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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.

Working at Abbott

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

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• 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.

The Opportunity

This position is based at our Mississauga, Ontario office within Abbott’s Core Lab division and requires on‑site presence four days per week, with the option to work remotely one day.

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, this role is responsible for assisting in the analysis and preparation of the annual Plan, monthly Latest Best Estimate (LBE), daily sales reporting and the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) reporting submissions. In addition, the Financial Analyst will maintain and support all financial systems used for submissions.
 

This role works closely with not only the local Finance team, but the Area Finance group.

Responsibilities:

• Support the analysis and consolidation of the Division Local Planning Cycles. Work closely with Departmental Management to ensure success of the cycles (Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, Service, Distribution and Admin).
• Assist in the completion of the commercial requirements for sales forecasts and expense management with respect to the financial planning/monthly forecast submissions. Provide financial support to managers within Abbott Diagnostics Division Canada and Area HQ.
• Ensure compliance responsibilities are completed in accordance with policies & procedures for area of responsibilities.
• In coordination with the Finance Manager, produce, compile, analyze and deliver key reports; Annual Plan, Month end Reporting, Expense Management, Latest Best Estimate (LBE) and assist with preparation of the monthly Integrated Business Planning cycle (IBP).
• Assist with the compiling and distribution of monthly reports to management including KPI’s and commentary.
• Assists with local month end procedures including P&L variance commentary
  Track and prepare analysis related to Sales incentive plans
• Ensure all deliverables and financial expectations to Area Finance are met.
• Create, maintain and publish various Power BI, Smartview TM1 and Cognos reports
• Implement improvements related to local planning systems and procedures.
• Support ad hoc projects involving the analysis of financial, accounting and process improvements.
• Provide ongoing financial recommendations and answer queries.
• Strive for Business Excellence and improvements in areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for handling confidential information.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance.
• CPA or currently enrolled.
• One to three years of experience in a relevant role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Excellent English communications skills.
• Receptive to change and a team player.
• Ability to prioritize and to meet strict deadline requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, Vlookup, Hlookup, etc) and financial applications.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timelines.
• Working knowledge of Power BI.

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. 

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

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