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Abbott · 2 days ago

Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$73K/yr - $145K/yr

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Consolidate financials from various global manufacturing sites and Divisional cost centers and provide succinct effective communication to leadership on business performance to identify opportunities and drive improvement. Scope includes Month-End Close, Quarterly Forecasts, Annual Plan & Standard Costs.

Develop budgets in support of Annual Plan and Quarterly Forecasts for Divisional cost centers. Perform variance analysis and identify key drivers in support of business decisions. Conduct regular financial reviews with business partners to communicate financial performance and business issues. Provide valuable insight to influence business to achieve financial goals.

Execute Month-End Close process including journal entries preparation, spending/headcount review, variance analyses, and reporting of monthly results to management.

Provide ad-hoc analyses to support complex decision making within global manufacturing operations and present recommendations to management. Serve as financial lead in cross-functional team environments.

Identify areas that can be improved and constructively propose new solutions that drive efficiencies. Develop and utilize sound financial processes to drive improved business performance.

Support ad hoc internal and external audit requests.

Qualification

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Financial PlanningExcelPowerPointProblem-SolvingCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingAttention to DetailCost AccountingManufacturing IndustrySAP ERPHyperion PlanningEssbase SystemsFinancial AnalysisTime ManagementAdaptabilityInitiativeLeadership

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

4+ years of Financial Planning and Analysis experience

Advanced level of proficiency with Excel (e.g., Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, other functionalities)

Proficiency with PowerPoint

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate

Ability to articulate financial results based on audience

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred

Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Progressive accounting and/or financial planning and analysis experience in a cost accounting/manufacturing industry environment

Experience with SAP ERP and Hyperion Planning/Essbase systems

Ability to manage tight time commitments in high-pressure situations

Ability to work effectively under uncertainties and flexibility to meet changing priorities in a proactive manner

Strong results orientation and bias for action including a high degree of initiative

Self-motivation in understanding business needs and leading others to meet those needs

Benefits

Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit

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