Plant Controller

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

 

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Plant Controller serves as the financial leader of the Des Plaines manufacturing site, in the establishment of business goals; strategies; priorities and tactics; as well as assessing the resources and funding required to meet commitments. You will provide guidance in setting strategic direction and designing business plans to achieve the long-term mission of the assay manufacturing plant. Through close partnership with the business, your role will ensure financial and business commitments are delivered. 

What You'll Do 

• The Site Controller is responsible for the financial leadership in an assay manufacturing plant >300 employees and > $200MM Thruput / SCOP.  The position’s functional responsibilities influence Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering and Materials Management through budget decisions, financial training, financial recommendations and general business guidance.

• In conjunction with the Site Director, sets appropriate financial direction ensuring the proper reflection of financials results and forecasts.
• Prepare and co-ordinate Plan, Long range plan (OEM), and rolling LBE (Latest Best Estimate) for submission to the Global Operations group. Responsible for reporting month end variances against Plan and LBEs.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of annual cost standard cost for Molecular Diagnostics products manufactured at the site in Des Plaines including existing and new products and well as all purchased Finished goods from third party manufacturers.
• Ensure effective financial and system controls are established and maintained consistent with Abbott policies and procedures as well as generally accepted accounting principles and controls that safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of the financial accounts.
• Promote and maintain compliance with Abbott policies and procedures and external requirements.
• Provide all financial planning, analysis and accounting to achieve strategic and day-to-day business objectives.
• Control of the applicable financial applications of the Site ERP system, financial applications and transaction processing functions to ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of all financial-related information including compliance with Corporate and Division Policies and Procedures.
• Drive and oversee division capital prioritization and strategy.
• Identify and provide financial partnership to business on Gross Margin Improvement Initiatives (GMI) ensuring projects are accurately vetted, supported, and executed to achieve annual division targets and future OEM cost reduction targets.
• Provide support for new product launches including cost targets, strategy, commercial finance partnership and business model preparation, and business guidance.
• Position has direct and indirect staff reports and is responsible for day to day managing their staff.
• Financial staff development, including coaching and counselling, and participation in short and long-range talent development planning and execution of strategic initiatives. Actively promote and ensure diverse and inclusive environment.

Education and Experience You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Accounting/Finance field.
• 5 – 8 years of progressive experience in Finance / Accounting and including personnel leadership.
• Experience in Manufacturing environment including nancial reporting, cost accounting, internal control, policy development and project accounting preferred.

Misc: This is an onsite role at Abbott location in IL. This is not a remote role/opportunity.

Apply Now

• Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com
• Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

     

The base pay for this position is

$113,300.00 – $226,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

     

DIVISION:

AMD Molecular

        

LOCATION:

United States > Des Plaines : DP01

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

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.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf