About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Abbott has entered into an agreement to purchase Synlait’s North Island assets in New Zealand, including the Pōkeno manufacturing facility. Acquiring this facility supports Abbott’s anticipated growth in the Pacific Asia region across our adult and pediatric nutrition products. The pending close of the agreement is April 1, 2026.

In this role, you will support financial planning, analysis, product costing, and reporting activities for our sites, partnering closely with cross‑functional teams to drive business performance.

What You’ll Do

Financial Planning & Analysis

Support all aspects of forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis for the manufacturing sites.

Drive the annual budget process, quarterly forecasts, month‑end close activities, and routine weekly reporting cycles.

Consolidate and report financial performance across systems including SAP, HFM, etc.

Month‑End Close & Reporting

Manage month‑end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial report generation.

Monitor spending to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting aligned with divisional requirements.

Maintain high levels of financial integrity and ensure strong internal controls.

Product Costing & Manufacturing Finance

Lead the annual standard cost setting process, delivering SKU‑level standards and year‑over‑year cost driver analysis.

Analyze variances related to material usage, spending, operational performance, and cost improvement initiatives.

Support valuation, financial modeling, and implementation of Cost Improvement Projects (CIP).

Budgeting & Forecasting Support

Partner with department managers to develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts using a zero‑based approach.

Support the Plant Manager and Finance Controller in preparing review packages for leadership.

Fixed Assets & Compliance

Document fixed asset procedures and coordinate inventories.

Support internal and external audit activities.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

Develop strong understanding of business drivers and operational processes to lead or support process improvement initiatives.

Work cross‑functionally to gather insights, influence decisions, and support business outcomes.

Assist management with special projects and ad hoc financial analyses.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum 5 years of finance experience, including progressive responsibility in accounting and/or finance

Experience in cost accounting/management accounting/manufacturing finance

Proficient in SAP ERP (FICO), Microsoft Office, and other financial systems

Understanding of S&OP processes and fixed cost absorption (L&OH absorption)

Knowledge of integrated financial analysis and reporting standards

Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to provide data‑driven insights to support decision making

Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial accounting systems

Experience with Power Query, Power BI, or similar tools

Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively

Intellectual curiosity and a drive to identify root causes of issues

Experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment

Location:

This position is based in Waikato District > Pokeno.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.