EP Operations Finance Controller
Abbott
Summary
The Operations Finance Controller, as a member of the site finance team, provides leadership in the design, maintenance and evaluation of all financial activities for the site in accordance with established plant, division and corporate policies.
Job description
Provides guidance in setting strategic direction and designing business plans to achieve the long-term mission of the site. The position influences Manufacturing, Quality, and Materials Management through budget decisions, financial training, financial recommendations, and general business guidance.
Interacts with the Site Operations team through presentations of financial plans/analyses/strategies and is responsible for representing finance in these plant discussions.
- In conjunction with the Site Operations team, sets the appropriate financial direction ensuring the proper reflection of financial results and forecasts
- Facilitates proper reporting, analysis and monitoring of actual results across manufacturing organizations
- Coordinate, consolidate and generally manages the development of plans for the site including standards, LBE’s and capital budgets
- Prepares annual cost standards for existing and new products
- Assures compliance to all relevant GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, as well as Corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
- Facilitates development and deployment of processes and tools to enable improved budget planning and monitoring across all organizations
- Develop and deploy financial awareness and education programs to plant employees
What You'll Work On
The major duties and responsibilities are to provide a system of internal control to safeguard assets, assure the accuracy and reliability of financial data, promote operational efficiency and assure adherence to established division and corporate policies and procedures.
Monitor maintenance of sound financial procedures and systems in the following areas:
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Monthly close for P&L and balance sheet
- Product Standard Costing
- Production/Inventory Control Data
- Capital/RCE Investment Analysis and Control
- Fixed Asset Control
Requirements
- Bachelors’ Degree in Finance/Accounting
- 7+ years combined General Accounting
- Strong PC skills. Can use the major office-based software programs, e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Power BI etc.
- Excellent communication (both oral and written) & interpersonal skills as considerable personal contact is required with all levels of plant management, as well as a variety of people both within and outside the organization
- Must be results oriented, self-starter/motivated, a strong managerial background with good business sense
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student debt program
- Education benefit
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.