Senior Business Analyst - Emea (M/F/D)

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
  

Abbott Core Diagnostics, Abbott GmbH is looking for a Senior Business Analyst - EMEA (M/F/D)

Primary Objective of Position

• Provides senior financial counsel and support to dedicated country. 
• Prepares in depth analysis to support overall business decision. 
• Ensures proper Month End close.

Major Accountabilities

• Ensures that all activities are performed in compliance with quality system requirements.
• Responsible for local month end close retained activities (not outsourced to Corporate Financial Services group) including system processes, submissions, accruals.
• Perform Planning, Reporting and Analysis process for responsible Country and/or Business Unit.
• Support financial IBP process for responsible country and/or Business Unit.
• Support Acquisition process through financial calculations {EPICs) for new deals for responsible country and/or Business Unit.
• Support Customer Experience group through financial analysis for renewals for responsible country and/or Business Unit.
• Ensure professional support for cross Division shared service responsibilities.
• Provide in depth financial analysis when requested by key stakeholders. 
• Generate and communicate insights and propose solutions and actions based on the analysis conducted.
• Support implementation of process improvements across department and work groups. 
• Assist with training and coaching of more junior finance staff.
• Participate in various financial projects and provide information for management for decision making.
• Ensure compliance with Abbott policies and procedures.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance/ Accounting.

Background

• 3-5 years’ experience in Commercial Finance function, ADD preferred.
• Strong business partner attitude to support the Commercial business groups.
• High result and process orientation.
• Adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Set priorities and organize work to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good communications skills both verbal and written.
• Customer oriented mindset.
• Advanced MS Office knowledge. Strong database skills (e.g. Cognos, Access) preferred.
• Fluent in English, local languages are of advantage.

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. 

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