Abbott Laboratories America Job Recruitment

Serving Global Health Care Needs
We are a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself - addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years.

Abbott has sales, manufacturing, research and development, and distribution facilities around the world, close to where our customers need us to be. We are recognized for our global reach and our ability to serve our customers around the world.

Turning Science into Caring
Throughout our 120+ year history, Abbott people have been driven by a constant goal: to advance medical science to help people live healthier lives. It's part of our heritage. And, it continues to drive our work. Today, approximately 90,000 employees around the world share the passion for "Turning Science Into Caring." It's a commitment to focusing on what matters most: life and the potential it holds when we are feeling our best.

Winning in the Workplace
Abbott prides itself on being recognized as a good place to work because we strive to provide an environment that enables employees to succeed. We have received numerous local, national and international distinctions for our commitment to workplace excellence. Our programs range from award winning health care benefits to a variety of convenience and wellness services and long-term retirement benefits

Advancing Access to Health Care Around the World
Our commitment to improving life extends to humanitarian causes. We recognize that as a leading provider of innovative health care products, we have a unique responsibility and opportunity to ensure people have access to them – whether they are among the poor and underprivileged or victims of natural disasters. We’re determined to do our part through creative and varied social programs.

The promise of our company is in the promise that our work holds for health and for life.

Jobs Available
At Abbott, we provide the perspectives and experience necessary to translate science into real solutions for patients in over 130 markets worldwide. Today, Abbott's nearly 90,000 employees are doing work that matters.

1. SYSTEMS AND REPORTING ANALYST
2. MGR FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS
3. Financial Analyst
4. Senior Financial Analyst
5. FX Planning Sr. Analyst
6. Junior Financial Analyst
7. Associate Financial Analyst
8. Finance Manager, Supply Chain

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Finance Manager and Supply Chain Jobs Abbott Laboratories America

We are a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself - addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years.

Abbott has sales, manufacturing, research and development, and distribution facilities around the world, close to where our customers need us to be. We are recognized for our global reach and our ability to serve our customers around the world.

At Abbott, we provide the perspectives and experience necessary to translate science into real solutions for patients in over 130 markets worldwide. Today, Abbott's nearly 90,000 employees are doing work that matters.

Finance Manager and Supply Chain

Job Description

• Responsible for consolidation of Plans, Updates, LBE, LRP and month end financial results for the Global Purchasing and Business Operations functions within Supply Chain.
• This role will be a key business partner with the Business Operations group including Third Party Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Global Production Planning and the Commercial Liaison group.
• Responsible for alignment of production volumes across multiple functional areas.
• Provide ad hoc analysis on key strategic initiatives and communicate recommendations in clear, concise manner.
• This role provides an excellent opportunity for U.S. and International Supply Chain experience.

Major Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and support the month end close for Global Purchasing and Business Operations including preparation of management reporting packages with clear, concise and effective commentary and facilitation of monthly review meetings.
2. Financial responsibility for Global Third Party Manufacturing Project Expense, Lake County-based Business Ops. Admin departments and Strategic Sourcing.
3. Prepare Plan, Update, LBE and LRP schedules meeting published deadlines including presentation materials for management reviews.
4. Provide financial support, guidance and insights to Business Operations managers, Directors and DVP related to financial results and forecasts.
5. Point person for volume alignment across Supply Chain and Commercial functional areas during planning cycles.
6. Provide ad hoc analysis including new product costing, what-if scenarios and assessment of other strategic initiatives.
7. Finance lead for Global Purchasing and Business Operations regarding new system implementations and process changes.

Skills/Experience Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of Finance/Accounting experience.
• Previous Manufacturing/Cost Accounting experience is preferred.
• Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with individuals across all functions and at all levels of the organization.
• This position will interface on a regular basis with Directors, Controllers and Division VP’s.
• The individual must have strong analytical and problem solving skills, along with a proven track record of meeting deliverables.
• Must have strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles and apply this knowledge to support business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• MBA/CPA/CMA is a plus, but not required.

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Associate Financial Analyst Jobs Abbott Laboratories America

We are a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself - addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years.

Abbott has sales, manufacturing, research and development, and distribution facilities around the world, close to where our customers need us to be. We are recognized for our global reach and our ability to serve our customers around the world.

At Abbott, we provide the perspectives and experience necessary to translate science into real solutions for patients in over 130 markets worldwide. Today, Abbott's nearly 90,000 employees are doing work that matters.

Associate Financial Analyst

Job Description

1. Ensure that the General Ledger is set-up to track expenses by project to allow Integrated Marketing to ensure that expenses are within the funding provided and facilitate sharing of information with Business Unit customers.
2. Provide the financial support for all media; ensure approved PO’s are in-place, prepare monthly accrual from media orders, process media bills for payment and prepare a monthly reconciliation of the accrual to be shared with Business Unit customers.
3. Ensure that Integrated Marketing projects are completed in compliance with Abbott/Ross policies and sound internal control practices.
4. Provide the financial support required for each project; includes providing financial approval for all Purchase Orders, processing vendor invoices and/or ACR’s for payment, creating month-end accruals as needed to expense work completed but for which vendors have not yet sent an invoice and reconcile accrual accounts. Set up PO's and ACR as required.
5. Serve as an active member of the Finance team, supporting Divisional and Business Unit goals.
6. Ensure that financial information is communicated on time, the information is accurate, policies and standards are met, and the group provides value-added analysis to the end customer.
7. Monthly accrual for Market research, Label and artwork accrual, and cafe expenses
8. Prepare balance sheet re-conciliation.
9. Plan of Purchase tracking.
10. Support Supervisor on Budgeting, Forecasting and reporting as required.

Skills/Experience Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Up to 2 years of applicable experience; strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• The analyst must be a self-starter and be highly motivated.
• Constant interaction with multiple levels requires solid communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Requires strong PC/system skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing customer demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or finance preferred.

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Junior Financial Analyst Jobs Abbott Laboratories America

We are a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself - addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years.

Abbott has sales, manufacturing, research and development, and distribution facilities around the world, close to where our customers need us to be. We are recognized for our global reach and our ability to serve our customers around the world.

At Abbott, we provide the perspectives and experience necessary to translate science into real solutions for patients in over 130 markets worldwide. Today, Abbott's nearly 90,000 employees are doing work that matters.

Junior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Mission Statement:

• Support the Supply Chain, QA and MS&T controllers in the collection and preparation of data for reporting tasks (monthly reports, Plan, Update, LBE`s).

Tasks / Responsibilities:

1. All activities related to Essbase for monthly reporting, Plan, Update, LBE (upload of data, retrieval of data, and download of flash reports)
2. Preparation of monthly Journal Entries
3. Collect local input from the countries (expenses, headcount,..) for monthly reporting, Plan, Update, LBE
4. Prepare ad-hoc reports requested by stakeholders

Skills/Experience Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in controlling

Languages:

• English – good knowledge (written and spoken)

Skills:

• Knowledge in Finance & Accounting
• Analytical skills
• Capability to manage databases from different systems (SAP, Essbase, Excel, MS Access).
• Good communication skills
• Task oriented (respect deadlines)

Attitude / behavior:

1. reliable
2. accurate working style
3. pro-active
4. detail oriented
5. flexible
6. team oriented
7. keeps the overview in hectic times
8. independent working style
9. meets deadlines

Education Requirements

• Bachelor`s degree (or comparable degree) preferable in Finance/Accounting related discipline

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FX Planning Sr. Analyst Jobs Abbott Laboratories America

We are a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself - addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years.

Abbott has sales, manufacturing, research and development, and distribution facilities around the world, close to where our customers need us to be. We are recognized for our global reach and our ability to serve our customers around the world.

At Abbott, we provide the perspectives and experience necessary to translate science into real solutions for patients in over 130 markets worldwide. Today, Abbott's nearly 90,000 employees are doing work that matters.

FX Planning Sr. Analyst

Job Description

Mission Statement:

• Manage foreign exchange exposures generated by the Affiliate.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the foreign exchange exposure management system similar to the processes currently in place for ALOG.
• Responsible for hedging foreign currency exposures to minimize the impact of changes in exchange rate movements on earnings.
• Coordination of foreign exchange exposure forecasting, development of hedge plans for forecasted exposures, and communication of the exposures to Corporate Treasury for placement of internal trades.
• Evaluate and modify the process to reduce exposures and reduce costs.
• Develop Plans and Updates for key financing P&L and Balance Sheet line items.

Core Job Responsibilities:

1. Regularly review the foreign exchange exposures as a result of the distribution plan/strategies of the affiliate with local materials management personnel.
2. Consolidate the inputs into foreign exchange exposures, and develop a hedge plan to mitigate those exposures.
3. Prepare the Monthly Hedge form – FX Trade Request and forward to Corporate Treasury to cover the Affiliate’s exposures.
4. Adjust the hedges, as needed, prior to settlement to reduce exposures as forecasts are updated on status.
5. Work with Accounting to ensure that all foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities and related exchange gains and losses are properly recorded – see the B.2.0 Financial Procedure.
6. Support the Treasurer in the preparation of financing expense and income for APO for Plans, Updates, LBEs and LRPs.

Position Accountability / Scope:

• Reports to the APO Treasurer, who reports into the Director, Finance – APO, with dotted line reporting responsibility to the Distribution Area Treasurer.
• Total accountability and control of financing expense/income totalling over $140MM in interest expense and $4MM in exchange losses based on the 2012 Plan.
• The foreign exchange exposures are over $1.7 billion.
• The risk of mismanaging financing (debt/investment) activities or any one of the foreign currency exposures can cost Abbott as much as $10+ million.
• Knowledge of the structure, purpose and business relationships behind Abbott International Operations is required.

Skills/Experience Requirements

Experience:

1. 4 progressive years experience in Finance, Accounting; 1+ years in International Business or Treasury preferred.
2. Prior experience in an International Area or at an affiliate is preferred.
3. Must have the ability to interact with all levels of management and have strong verbal and communication skills.

Languages:

• Excellent command of English is essential, German and French as any other languages would be an asset

Skills:

• Excellent knowledge in accounting
• Good knowledge of Excel
• Good SAP knowledge
• Attention to details and accuracy.
• knowledge of auditing practices and principles
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and towards strict deadlines without losing focus on accuracy and quality of work

Attitude / behaviour:

1. Pro-active behaviour
2. Close attention to rules and guidelines defined
3. Strong sense of responsibility and reliability
4. Work efficiently and independently
5. People and service-oriented attitude
6. Team working
7. detail oriented
8. judgment and problem solving

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting required
• MBA and/or CPA preferred

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Senior Financial Analyst Jobs Abbott Laboratories America

We are a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself - addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years.

Abbott has sales, manufacturing, research and development, and distribution facilities around the world, close to where our customers need us to be. We are recognized for our global reach and our ability to serve our customers around the world.

At Abbott, we provide the perspectives and experience necessary to translate science into real solutions for patients in over 130 markets worldwide. Today, Abbott's nearly 90,000 employees are doing work that matters.

Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Primary Job Function:

• Responsible for financial planning and analysis in support of Commercial Operations Western Europe (EPD).

Core Job Responsibilities:

1. Consolidate financial forecasts (Plan, Update, Long Range Planning, and Latest Best Estimate) and provide comprehensive analytical financial support at Area and Country level.
2. Interact with the various countries and finance management to prepare planning schedules and key monthly management reports, focusing on variance analysis, trends, and key business issues.
3. Provide reliable, timely, and accurate financial information to enable effective decision-making. Apply appropriate logic and financial concepts to solve problems and recommend solutions.
4. Work with a variety of functions and various levels of management to evaluate strategic initiatives and cost saving opportunities.
5. Prepare a wide range of financial services and deliverables, including ad-hoc management reporting, submission of financial schedules to Area and Division, coordination of planning schedules and meetings, as well as month end activities such as journal entries and account reconciliations.

Skills/Experience Requirements

Position Accountability/Scope:

• The person in this position is accountable for the quality and timeliness of financial reports.
• He/she is in contact with the EPD Finance people in the countries as well as other functions in the Division and guarantees good communication with Area.
• Will be in charge of ad-hoc analysis and projects.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or MBA preferred.

Minimum Experience/Training Required:

1. At least two years of experience in a finance position (preferably with one of the bigger audit firms)
2. Excellent analytical skills and attention for details
3. Knowledge: US GAAP/IFRS
4. Very good excel & SAP knowledge, good numerical reasoning
5. Essbase knowledge an advantage
6. English mandatory, additional languages appreciated

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Financial Analyst Jobs Abbott Laboratories America

We are a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself - addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years.

Abbott has sales, manufacturing, research and development, and distribution facilities around the world, close to where our customers need us to be. We are recognized for our global reach and our ability to serve our customers around the world.

At Abbott, we provide the perspectives and experience necessary to translate science into real solutions for patients in over 130 markets worldwide. Today, Abbott's nearly 90,000 employees are doing work that matters.

Financial Analyst

Job Description

Mission Statement:

• Financial analyst is responsible for the products that are financially flowing through APO AG.
• This includes TPM variance reporting, follow up of product flows, price management (standard price, transfer price) and inventory reporting (schedule F, Monthly report, accruals related to shelf-life,) and D.5.6 (sales) reporting review.

Tasks / Responsibilities:

1. set up standard prices coming from manufacturing sites (transfer prices) or third party suppliers (purchase prices, tolling yields).
2. control of Transfer prices (supplied by the Transfer price in Chicago) to the affiliates
3. responsible for maintaining the prices (inbound and outbound) in SAPHEGA and pricing templates from Chicago (CCS file).
4. control the consistency of the master data in SAPHEGA (controlling and accounting views)
5. Follow up of regular price adjustment with third parties in cooperation with APO controlling
6. Follow up goods in transit for month end closing.
7. Main contact of the TCGM team - support and follow up of TCGM questions.
8. Control of inventory including monthly reporting (monthly inventory report, Schedule F, D37, flash comments on balance sheet, TPM variances) including accruals for shelf-life / quality issues.
9. Review monthly D.5.6 sales reporting for accuracy and completeness

Skills/Experience Requirements Skills:

• Knowledge in Finance & Accounting
• Knowledge on transfer prices
• Analytical skills related to variance reporting (analysis of TPM results)
• Knowledge of SAP (MM, SD, FI / CO)
• Good communication skills

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years

Languages:

• English – good knowledge (written and spoken)

Education Requirements

• Bachelor`s degree (or comparable degree) preferable in Finance/Accounting related discipline

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MGR Financial Planning & Analysis Jobs Abbott Laboratories America

We are a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself - addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years.

Abbott has sales, manufacturing, research and development, and distribution facilities around the world, close to where our customers need us to be. We are recognized for our global reach and our ability to serve our customers around the world.

At Abbott, we provide the perspectives and experience necessary to translate science into real solutions for patients in over 130 markets worldwide. Today, Abbott's nearly 90,000 employees are doing work that matters.

MGR FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION / PRIMARY GOALS / OBJECTIVES:

• Responsible for creation and maintenance of annual budgets and periodic forecast updates.
• Provide financial analysis and support to operating managers on strategic planning, budgeting and operations planning, performance monitoring and variance analysis.
• Assist in financial evaluation of future business opportunities.
• Perform ROI and payback analysis on new products and major capital expenditures.
• Manage internal investor relations function.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the application of the Quality Policy through daily activities. Maintain vigilance to ensure adherence to the Quality Policy and system procedures by promptly reporting noncompliance issues to management.
2. Prioritize compliance to the QSR through ongoing support and communication of the Quality Policy. This will be accomplished through leading by example on a daily basis, establishing clear measurable goals for subordinates, and ensuring prompt corrective action for any noncompliance issues raised by subordinates.
3. Prepare Plans, Updates, LBEs, LRPs and Monthly Reporting that meet timing and quality of presentation requirements, facilitating management review and decision making while ensuring integrity of the data and compliance with GAAP as well as Abbott's operating policies. Quality includes no omissions that could have been foreseen through reasonable internal review and relevant management reviews.
4. Develop and maintain a finance organization capable of meeting Division and Corporate requirements.
5. Provide financial counsel and oversight for acquisitions, alliances and other strategic programs, including ad hoc analysis and decision support to all functions as needed.
6. Develop system solutions and process improvements that meet Planning and Reporting requirements.

ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE:

• In providing financial analysis and support to operating managers on strategic planning, budgeting and operations planning, performance monitoring and variance analysis, inaccurate or incomplete information could result in financial exposure to the Company.
• Skills/Experience Requirements 5-7 years financial analysis experience.
• Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems.
• Knowledge of the principles, processes and standards for integrated financial analysis and reporting.
• Highly proficient in Excel.
• Experience with Essbase a plus.

Education Requirements

• BS or BA in Accounting, Finance or Economics; MBA preferred.

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Systems and Reporting Analyst Jobs Abbott Laboratories America

We are a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself - addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years.

Abbott has sales, manufacturing, research and development, and distribution facilities around the world, close to where our customers need us to be. We are recognized for our global reach and our ability to serve our customers around the world.

At Abbott, we provide the perspectives and experience necessary to translate science into real solutions for patients in over 130 markets worldwide. Today, Abbott's nearly 90,000 employees are doing work that matters.

SYSTEMS AND REPORTING ANALYST

Job Description

Primary Function / Primary Goals / Objectives:
The primary role for this position is to support the US Contracts & Pricing organization in developing a strategic and systematic infrastructure. They will act as a catalyst for change and stimulate others to change based on business needs. They will initiate and implement process improvements across departments and work groups. Most importantly they will develop long-term solutions to today's problems. Solutions will be dynamic and systematic.

This individual will provide ad hoc analysis to support complex decision-making. Propose final recommendations to client. Recognize the financial implications of all management decisions.

This person will also serve as project lead for highly visible projects with significant business implications. To do so effectively this individual must understand interrelationships between functions and provide guidance for overall business decision-making. Operate independently in project management role with significant interface across functions, groups, or sites. Balance demands of variety customers with potentially conflicting goals and perform project management tasks.

Skills will include:

• Ability to assess reasonableness and relevance of system assumptions.
• Excel in solving multifaceted problems.
• Use sound reasoning to effectively persuade.
• Willing to make difficult and unpopular decisions.
• Develop and propose solutions to ambiguous problems.
• Maintain leadership role in face of conflicts or barriers.
• Anticipate project issues; understand the implications and interrelationships of those issues to the client and other areas.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Analyze and interpret Data; Recommend Options: Integrate multiple approaches to analyze data and procedures taking into account business considerations; develop recommendations and implements solutions.
2. Understand and identify team member needs and requirements; work collaboratively to both educate and learn from team members; utilize team members knowledge in resolving issues; recommend new approaches to meet team member needs.
3. Develop Goals and Execute Plans: Establish timelines to ensure key financial deadlines or project milestones are met on time and within budget. Prioritize and coordinate resources needed to accomplish objectives. Establish project performance standards and communicate expectations to group.

Accountability / Scope:

• This position will work closely with Contract Marketing, Finance, sales and IT at all levels.
• Influences and provides guidance for decision making within the team, management, and functional groups.
• Process improvements will result in a significant reduction in non value added work allowing the Contract Marketing team to allocate more time to sales support and compliance issues.
• Individual will be responsible for the systematic storage and reporting of data supporting approximately $180MM chargebacks and rebates annually.

Skills/Experience Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 5 years related experience in finance, marketing or related area.
2. Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
3. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access.
4. Experience using SAP preferred.
5. Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple priorities.
6. Accommodating changing priorities while maintaining overall workload is essential.
7. Proven financial/mathematical competence.
8. Interpersonal and written/oral communications are vital.
9. Strong Analytical, financial, and information systems skills are required.

Education Requirements

• B.S. Finance or Business or related discipline.
• MBA preferred, but not required.

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