Director, Finance

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree 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 Reporting to the Division Controller of Finance, this Director role will be responsible for the oversight and coordination of the Division's financial planning activities including the compilation, analysis, and distribution of management review packages for Long Range Plans, month end reporting and Latest Best Estimates (LBEs). Oversight of the preparation and analysis of Division Office P&Ls for the above planning activities as well as for month – end Actuals, being the liaison between Division Finance and the various divisional financial planning groups around the world plus Corporate Finance, and oversight of all Division-level daily and month-end sales reporting. What You’ll Work On Coordination of all scheduled planning activities (such as the creation and distribution of all division-level templates, schedules, instructions, guidelines and calendars) Employee management, coaching, and development for exempt individuals Month-end close and reporting for Division Office (journal entry review, variance analysis and commentaries, etc.) Coordinate financial submissions to Corporate via follow-through (via various divisional finance groups) of management review, finance-related action items Oversee BU/Division-level daily, month–end and ad hoc sales reporting activities Perform and / or coordinate ad hoc analyses (such as forecast scenarios) for Division Controller, Division President, Senior Staff, MDD (Medical Device HQ team) and Corporate Required Qualifications Four-year degree in accounting, financial planning and analysis, financial auditing, or related 10 years of relevant work experience Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately communicate across the finance organization, cross-functional teams and Sr. leadership Demonstrated initiative, analytical thinking, critical-thinking, problem-solving skills Ability to operate independently with broad scope of responsibility under minimal supervision and under challenging time constraints Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree or CPA Skills Problem-Solving Skills Leadership / team development Forecasting Data Analytics tools (Power BI) Variance Analysis Financial Planning and Analysis Accounting Financial Auditing Analytical Thinking APPLY NOW Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: 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. Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal The base pay for this position is $172,000.00 – $344,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: General / Shared Services DIVISION: AVD Vascular LOCATION: United States > Santa Clara : Building B - SC ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), 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: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: