Job Information
Abbott Sr. Financial Analyst in Madrid, Spain
About Abbott
At Abbott, we’re dedicated to helping people live more fully, in everything we do. We’re creating the future of healthcare through life-changing technologies and products that make you healthier and stronger, quickly identify when you have a
medical need, and treat conditions to help you get back to doing what you love.
With headquarters in north suburban Chicago, we serve people in more than 160 countries with leading medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues are helping millions of people to live better and healthier, every day around the world.
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 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
This position works out of our Spain location in the Diabetes division. We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
As a Senior Financial Analyst , you’ll have the chance to provide the required financial information and support to the country management team.
What You’ll Do
Full support in development of Sales plan and other related forecast inputs.
Participation in the financial month end closing, providing all required information to the different accounting departments, in compliance with Abbott Financial policies and US GAAP procedures.
Monthly reporting package preparation including Full P&L and Balance Sheet variance analysis and commentary.
Facilitate monthly financial reviews with country commercial staff.
Development of all required country forecast submissions including Plan, Updates, monthly forecasts.
Collaborate on key financial and strategic issues with the country managers.
Sales price/volume, product cost/mix analysis and demand analysis
Cost center modelling and analysis including payroll, travel, allocations, etc.
Preparation monthly sales report, promo expenses, samples
Perform ad-hoc analysis as needed.
Support Country Controller in internal controls and financial audits
Required Qualifications
Adequate University Degree in Finance (Bachelor, Master)
7-10 years’ experience in Finance/Controlling.
Fluent in English and Spanish – Further languages is a benefit.
Excellent Excel skills, good skills on database applications and general interest in software applications.
Strong analytical skills.
Teamwork spirit.
Very good interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate within Finance as well as to Area Managers and Senior Management.
Self-starter.
Reliable in meeting timelines.
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.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com