Financial Analyst II

About the role

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the Electrophysiology Medical Device division. In Abbott's Electrophysiology (EP) business, we're advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. This position partners with various levels of leadership to drive financial ownership, variance analysis and commentary for senior management, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Month-End close process including accrual requests, journal entries preparation, spending/headcount review, variance analysis to forecast, and reporting of monthly results to management.
• Capital consolidation during month-end close and quarterly forecasts. Own all inputs and provide detailed drivers of variances.
• Contribute to the quarterly forecast processes by independently taking ownership for assigned areas. This includes discussion with the respective business partners, understand business inputs and assumptions, consolidate inputs to division level, commenting on the final numbers, provide effective communication to leadership on performance and drivers, and driving excellence in both processes and used tools.
• Identify areas that can be improved and constructively propose new solutions that drive efficiencies.
• Develop and utilize sound financial processes to drive improved business performance.
• Financial modeling with extensive use of Excel.
• Support other Ad Hoc finance requests or enquiries from business partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field. 2+ years of full-time experience in FP&A (Financial Planning and analysis).

Excellent skills in computer applications (MS Excel and PowerPoint).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in matrix-oriented organization.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

High level of accuracy and attention to details.

Qualifications

Experience in consolidating P&L / Balance Sheet.

Experience in expense planning and financial modeling.

Experience in Hyperion Essbase.

Skills

Excel proficiency.

Benefits

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Pay

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.