JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena and Hamburg.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
An attractive benefits package (e.g. attractive Abbott Pension Plan, a company bike, employee stock purchase program)
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.
A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry
To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team
Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication
Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Wiesbaden site in the Abbott Diabetes Care - Abbott GmbH. 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.

Your Tasks:

Ensure that all financial activity is completed in accordance with Abbott policies and procedures as well as local laws and regulations

Manage, consolidate and report the financial KPIs for new business expansion programs
Provide leadership and day to day support in LRP and LBE process, ensuring a proper preparation of Area review, presentation of results, insights and future action for Germany as well as consolidate the DACH region for reporting purpose
Provide financial and strategic support to Commercial Heads and Regional Controller during business reviews and in all other Financial process to Senior Management in ADC
Take active part in all relevant cross-functional project related meetings
Support value creation in the decision-making process
Drive investment efficiencies by providing guidance and relevant assessment of ROI and payback
Build relevant pre- and post-evaluations
Develop reporting logic of the revenue recognition allocation to selected project
Deliver regular as well as ad-hoc reporting and analyses
Timely management of all relevant Purchase Orders
Responsible for alignment with EMEA finance team for forecasting, reporting and status review
Drive execution of the project related activities with required controls in place and in compliance with Abbott finance policies
Work to continually provide process improvements that benefit both/either our regions or HQ and provide improved profitability/cost effectiveness

Your Qualification:

Master’s degree, preferably in Finance and/or Accounting
Min. 10 years of experience in controlling or finance consulting department
Outstanding leadership, analytical, communication and presentation skills.
Must have excellent system skills, attitude and experience, especially with Essbase Excel and Power Point
Fluent in English and German
Ability to successfully work with senior executives and provide sound strategic guidance regarding business opportunities and challenges
Experienced in leading and motivating a team in a challenging environment and ensuring the team achieves their professional goals and site objectives
Excellent MS Office skills, with high level of expertise in Excel
Ability to present and summarize complex issues in a simple way
Capabilities to challenge status quo and develop innovative processes & solutions
Self-Starter with problem solving skills and ability to meet deadlines
Ready to work under high pressure and tight deadlines

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.

We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

Germany > Wiesbaden-Delkenheim : G20

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: