Job Description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Finance Manager FP&A, Capital - Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, Glucerna and ZonePerfect to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our location in Columbus, OH currently has an opportunity for a Finance Manager.

Responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, planning and analysis related to Abbott Nutrition's global capital, project expense and financial support for engineering services. The Finance Manager directly supports the Nutrition Director of Global Engineering.

This position interfaces with upper management including Division VPs, operation directors and business unit controllers. The manager is expected to provide financial input on decisions that will drive the forecast. The position is responsible for working with senior management to develop targets for Capital Plan. Coordinates the consolidation, reporting and analysis of Capital, Cash Flow and Project Expense. Perform special projects based on strategic initiatives as it relates to the Capital Plan, LRP, etc.

WHAT YOULL DO

* Provide accurate, timely and complete information on project expense, property plant and equipment and molds and dies. Including balances, cash flow, depreciation, and amortization.
* Ability to look at processes, identify improvements and work cross-functionally to implement such improvements.
* Coordinate the division's Capital and Project Expense process for Plan. Ensure financial records are closed monthly in an accurate manner and on a timely basis Develop accurate and consistent financial data and present such data in a clear and concise manner enhancing the management decision making process.
* Provide financial training to Non-Finance people within ANSC.
* Ability to ensure that expense forecasts make sense and willingness to work constructively with operations personnel to ensure understanding and to challenge capital and expense estimates that are not well explained.
* Financial resource for division RCEs, providing guidance and direction as needed. Ability to handle wide-range of responsibilities by providing timely and clear instructions and directions to other by leveraging and challenging staff with assignments to ensure delivery of analyses within timeframes needed and internal controls.
* Manage direct staff of two employees.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOULL BRING

Required

* Bachelors Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance.

Preferred:

* Qualification: MBA, CPA
* 3+ years of people management experience are needed to be successful in this role.
* BS in Finance/Accounting with a minimum of 6-8 years Accounting, Financial Analysis and/or Audit experience.
* Strong computer and analytical aptitude required. Controls oriented. Knowledge of capital CFMs and processes a plus. In addition, the ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems is essential.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

* Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
* Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
* Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
* Paid time off
* 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
* The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:

United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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