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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents.
Our location in Temecula, California currently has an opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst Responsible for financial planning, reporting and analysis. Prepares financial plans and forecasts based on performance expectations. Gathers and publishes financial information related to historical, current and future performance. Performs financial analysis utilizing appropriate financial concepts and techniques. Recommends alternative courses of action.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop detailed financial forecasts incorporating historic, trended and current business information.
- Monitor functional and departmental spending versus budget by highlighting material variances using system generated detail and trend reports.
- Prepare journal entries and assist in month end close as needed to ensure proper accounting at the functional and departmental level.
- Prepare and distribute financial reports and packages by gathering and analyzing information related to current performance.
- Perform financial analysis, as directed by management, and recommend alternatives courses of action by utilizing appropriate financial tools . (e.g. EVA, NPV analysis).
- Evaluate new business opportunities, potential acquisitions, new products, tax planning and spending initiatives by modeling alternative financial scenarios (e.g. revenues, profitability etc).
- Prepare sensitivity analysis impact on revenue, expenses and profitability by modeling changes in key variables (recommending appropriate course of action).
- Develop and utilize sound financial processes.
- Establishes and cultivates an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments. Participates in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance, and offering counsel. May lead a project team. Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects. Influences middle management on technical or business solutions. May interact with vendors.
- Plans and organizes non-routine tasks w/approval. Initiates or maintains work schedule. Establishes priorities of work assignments.
- Exercises judgment in selecting innovative, practical methods to achieve problem resolution. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
- Works under minimal supervision. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in month-end close, financial variance analysis, and forecasting
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and data interpretation skills
- Highly organized with strong interpersonal and follow-up skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 - $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.