Sr. Financial Analyst (LATAM Region)

Company: Abbott Laboratories Inc
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION:The EPD Latam BU team, Hollywood FL location, has an opportunity for a Regional FP Analyst role . The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of all financial planning processes, including consolidation, reporting and management analysis for the EPD Latam Region which represents approximately $1B in Net Sales. This role is also responsible for the Region Headquarter budget and must ensure strong and effective financial controls are in place and executedIn addition to formal financial processes, this individual will be responsible for Ad -Hoc Region and/or Divisional requests and will interact with Finance professionals in Affiliates within Latin America, Senior EPD Business Unit leadership, and EPD Division HQ.Major Responsibilities:Support consolidation and analysis of Quarterly and Annual Planning processes, including preparation and review of the LATAM Income Statement, Balance Sheet, currency exchange and Risks/Opportunities.Assist in analyzing and preparing presentations of financial materials for meetings with the division and Corporate senior leadership.Interpret financial results and recommend options based upon analysis of data and information.Support the month-end close process, assisting affiliates as appropriate to ensure accurate results and financial recordsServe as a key business partner with affiliates and Region commercial team to manage projects and key initiatives including the communication of the results on a regular basis (Gross to Net, Compete and Other Profitability initiatives).Work with relevant stakeholders to manage regional/HQ departmental budgets providing appropriate analysis and monthly LBE forecasting of financial position.Responsible for balance sheet reporting, as well as reporting and explaining trends for monthly business unit package.Proactively seek to improve and enhance Area financial and business processes.Ensure that financial information is communicated on time, the information is accurate, complete and policies and standards are met.Maintain an effective system of internal financial controls. Responsible for assuring that Division and Corporate accounting and financial policies, procedures and practices are adhered to during the course of operations.Effectively manages communication with and understands cultural differences in the affiliates to ensure alignment with Region, Division and Corporate expectations.Background:Candidate should possess:Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance or accounting, required. BS, Master or CPA preferred5+ years of financial experience demonstrating a progressive level of responsibility.Understanding of commercial FP and technical accounting issuesAnalytical and problem solving skills; ability to identify and concisely communicate the business implications of forecasts and actual results.Spanish/Portuguese is a plusExcellent communication and interpersonal skills as this role interfaces across all affiliates within the RegionThe individual must be highly motivated and have a desire to innovate. The ability to work independently is essentialIncumbent should be able to work under pressure, consistently meet deadlines and direct activities on several projects at one time.Candidate must possess strong PC/system skills; specifically Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to learn new systems quickly.JOB FAMILY:Financial Planning and Analysis DIVISION:EPD Established Pharma LOCATION:United States > Hollywood : 4000 Hollywood Boulevard ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Standard TRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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