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About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena and Hamburg.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
An attractive benefits package (e.g. attractive Abbott Pension Plan, a company bike, employee stock purchase program).
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry.
To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team.
Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication.
Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise.
Primary Objective of Position
Responsible for local month end close, including system processes, submissions, accruals.
Provide in depth financial analysis when requested by key stakeholders. Generate and communicate insights and propose solutions and actions based on the analysis conducted.
Ensures that all activities are performed in compliance with quality system requirements.
Perform Planning, Reporting and Analysis process
Support monthly financial IBP and quarterly LBE process.
Support Acquisition teams and Customer Experience group through financial calculations
Ensure professional support for cross Division shared service responsibilities.
Support implementation of process improvements across department and work groups.
Assist with training and coaching of more junior finance staff.
Participate in various financial projects and provide information for management for decision making.
Ensure compliance with Abbott policies and procedures.
Requirements
University degree, preferably in a Business or Finance/Accounting related discipline.
MBA/CPA/CFA preferred.
A minimum of 5 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably in international environment
Attention to detail (in data consolidation, reporting, analytics, analyzing trends)
Strong business partner attitude to support the Commercial business groups.
Strong organizational and management skills.
Must have excellent system skills, aptitude and experience, especially with Excel, knowledge of SAP, PowerPoint, previous experience with financial forecasting & reporting systems a plus.
Fluent in English and German.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com