Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 125 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 150 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life.

Responsible for creation and maintenance of annual budgets and periodic forecast updates. Provide financial analysis and support to operating managers on strategic planning, budgeting and operations planning, performance monitoring and variance analysis. Assist in financial evaluation of future business opportunities. Perform ROI and payback analysis on new products and major capital expenditures. Manage internal investor relations function.

* Demonstrate an understanding of the application of the Quality Policy through daily activities. Maintain vigilance to ensure adherence to the Quality Policy and system procedures by promptly reporting noncompliance issues to management Prioritize compliance to the QSR through ongoing support and communication of the Quality Policy. This will be accomplished through leading by example on a daily basis, establishing clear measureable goals for subordinates, and ensuring prompt corrective action for any noncompliance issues raised by subordinates. Prepares Plans, Updates, LBEs, LRPs and Monthly Reporting that meet timing and quality of presentation requirements, facilitating management review and decision making while ensuring integrity of the data and compliance with GAAP as well as Abbotts operating policies. Quality includes no omissions that could have been foreseen through reasonable internal review and relevant management reviews. Develop and maintain a finance organization capable of meeting Division and Corporate requirements. Provide financial counsel and oversight for acquisitions, alliances and other strategic programs, including ad hoc analysis and decision support to all functions as needed. Develop system solutions and process improvements that meet Planning and Reporting requirements. * Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and performing other duties as assigned by management

* BS or BA in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; MBA preferred. * 5-7 years financial analysis experience. Manufacturing experience a plus. Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems. Knowledge of the principles, processes and standards for integrated financial analysis and reporting. Highly proficient in Excel. Experience with Essbase a plus.