Manager, Corporate FP&A
Abbott
Summary
This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the FIN Corporate Finance division. This is an onsite position. This role will lead several critical Corporate FP&A processes including executive reporting, enterprise performance analysis including geopolitical risk analytics across the enterprise, company profitability/risk profile analytics, executive goal setting and grading, and planning support for Abbott's senior leadership team. The position partners closely with Corporate Controller, Investor Relations, Treasury, HR, and divisional finance teams to deliver insightful analyses that support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will drive process excellence, leverage automation and AI to improve efficiency, and develop finance talent within the Corporate FP&A organization.
Job description
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the FIN Corporate Finance division. This is an onsite position. This role will lead several critical Corporate FP&A processes including executive reporting, enterprise performance analysis including geopolitical risk analytics across the enterprise, company profitability/risk profile analytics, executive goal setting and grading, and planning support for Abbott's senior leadership team. The position partners closely with Corporate Controller, Investor Relations, Treasury, HR, and divisional finance teams to deliver insightful analyses that support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will drive process excellence, leverage automation and AI to improve efficiency, and develop finance talent within the Corporate FP&A organization.
What You'll Work On
- Lead the monthly Sales Flash reporting process and executive performance reporting for the Corporate Controller and senior leadership.
- Lead consolidation of monthly operational and financial performance reporting packages for executive management.
- Provide meaningful analysis and insights on sales, profitability, market performance, and key business drivers as well as strategic analysis of geopolitical risk analytics based on changing external economic conditions.
- Serve as primary owner of country-level and market-level performance reporting and monthly Top Country analyses.
- Lead commentary development and executive narratives supporting monthly business reviews.
- Lead the coordination and consolidation of executive goal setting, APEX performance assessments, and Corporate Officer grading processes.
- Partner with HR and Corporate FP&A leadership to ensure accurate measurement, documentation, and reporting of executive performance against approved targets.
- Support annual planning, target-setting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate performance trends, strategic initiatives, and other corporate priorities.
- Partner with Investor Relations, Treasury, Corporate Financial Reporting, Tax, and divisional finance organizations on enterprise-wide analyses.
- Drive automation, AI, and process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting quality and efficiency.
- Maintain strong governance, documentation, and internal controls over key Corporate FP&A processes.
- Manage, coach, and develop members of the Corporate FP&A team.
- Lead special projects and ad hoc analyses for the CFO, Corporate Controller, and Corporate FP&A leadership team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- 7+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, accounting, or financial analysis experience.
- Demonstrated experience in planning, forecasting, executive reporting, and performance analytics.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate across multiple organizations.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous people leadership experience.
- Experience with Hyperion, Essbase, Planning, Power BI, Think-Cell, and advanced Excel modeling.
- Experience leveraging automation, AI, and data visualization tools to enhance financial reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 7+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, accounting, or financial analysis experience
- Demonstrated experience in planning, forecasting, executive reporting, and performance analytics
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate across multiple organizations
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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.