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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

The Senior Financial Analyst provides comprehensive financial support for the Liberty manufacturing site, with a strong focus on financial performance monitoring, standard costing, forecasting, month‑end close, and analytical tool development. This role collaborates closely with Operations and site leadership to ensure accuracy of financial data, improve cost visibility, and support data‑driven decision‑making across the manufacturing environment. The position serves as the site’s subject matter expert for costing and financial reporting.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Monitor site financial and operational results by comparing Actuals vs. Plan and LBE across cost centers and GL accounts

Analyze spending trends, identify material variances, and recommend actions to improve performance

Prepare and distribute financial reports and site reporting packages by gathering, validating, and analyzing financial data

Consolidate Actuals and LBE submissions across site functions for review with Division HQ and Site Leadership

Create dashboards, reporting tools, and KPIs to improve visibility

Act as the site SME for financial reporting processes and data accuracy

Forecasting, Budgeting & Planning

Develop detailed financial forecasts using historical data, trends, and current business drivers.

Support development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and the Latest Best Estimate (LBE

Monitor departmental spending versus budget and highlight variances using system‑generated reports

Build and maintain forecasting models, tracking tools, and financial templates to support planning processes

Accounting & Month-End Close Support

Prepare journal entries and assist with the month‑end close to ensure timely and accurate site financial reporting

Monitor, track, and reconcile key balance sheet accounts

Support standard financial controls and ensure accuracy of reported results

Standard Costing & Cost Accounting

Support the annual standard cost update process, including BOMs, routings, labor rates, overhead rates, and cost build reviews

Ensure manufacturing product costs are accurate, updated, and aligned with operational changes

Analyze and explain manufacturing variances (material usage, labor, overhead, PPV, scrap, absorption, etc.) to Operations leadership

Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to identify and support cost‑reduction initiatives

Ensure strong controls around cost rolls, inventory valuation, and manufacturing accounting

Financial Analysis & Business Support

Perform financial analyses to support site leadership and deliver insights that drive operational and strategic decisions.

Act as a Finance Business Partner by collaborating closely with Operations and other functional leaders to provide financial guidance, interpret results, and support data‑driven operational decisions.

Support evaluation of spending initiatives and operational changes through financial modeling.

Systems, Data Integrity & Reporting Tools

Manage site financial data processes, including uploading, retrieving, reconciling, and validating data to ensure accuracy across reporting systems

Use SAP to load and maintain standard cost data, run financial and operational reports, and extract information needed for variance analysis and cost reviews

Develop automated tools, models, dashboards, and reporting solutions to enhance data reliability and efficiency.

Improve financial reporting processes and ensure high-quality data governance across systems

Collaboration & Working Style

Establish and maintain strong cross‑functional relationships with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and leadership teams

Collaborate effectively across the site to gather data and communicate financial insights

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Minimum 4 years of experience in FP&A, Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Finance, or similar roles

Strong knowledge of standard costing and manufacturing financial processes (critical requirement)

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills (PivotTables, formulas, data modeling, VBA)

Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of financial statements

Experience working with SAP

Experience with financial reporting tools and data analysis

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work independently and cross‑functionally

Strong presentation skills and comfort working with leadership

Continuous improvement mindset

Proactive, resourceful, and able to learn quickly

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business

Experience with Dodeca or similar reporting/consolidation tools

Familiarity with cost optimization, variance analysis, and KPI development

Experience developing financial dashboards, models, and automation tools

The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.