Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

The Opportunity

As an FP&A Manager within Abbott's Heart Failure business, you will play a critical role in driving financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making for a growing commercial organization. This highly visible position partners closely with executive leadership, sales, marketing, and cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable insights that help improve business performance and support life-changing cardiovascular technologies.

What You'll Work On

• Lead monthly financial close activities and quarterly forecasting cycles, including Latest Best Estimates (LBEs), for the U.S. Commercial organization.
• Drive sales forecasting processes across bi-weekly and monthly cadences, partnering with Commercial Sales and Field Finance teams to deliver accurate business outlooks.
• Support annual operating plan (AOP) and long-range planning activities.
• Serve as a key finance partner in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, collaborating with Commercial Excellence, Demand Planning, and Marketing.
• Provide financial guidance and strategic support to Commercial Leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Manage balance sheet responsibilities, including variance analysis, forecasting, and ongoing business support.
• Develop financial models and perform data analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable business insights.
• Create executive-level presentations and reporting that communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting, reporting, and financial planning efficiencies.
• Leverage automation and reporting tools to improve scalability and decision-making capabilities.
• Coach and mentor finance analysts, providing ongoing development and day-to-day support.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses, reporting, and special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or a related finance function.
• Proven ability to deliver financial insights, reporting, and recommendations that influence business decisions.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a commercial sales organization.
• CPA and/or MBA.
• Medical device, healthcare, or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Experience with financial planning and forecasting tools such as Essbase, Hyperion, or similar platforms.
• Experience building dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or related tools.
• Proficiency with SAP and Salesforce.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements.
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior finance professionals.