Senior Financial Analyst

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Senior Financial Analyst

for its global Pharma Division Headquarter based in Allschwil- Basel.

Primary Job Function:

The primary objectives of this position are to provide financial support and financial transparency to EPD’s Global Marketing, EPD Strategy and EPD Finance management. The HQ Senior Financial Analyst is accountable for the quality and timeliness of the financial reports / submissions to division HQ Finance team and will act as business partner for EPD Global key support functions.

Core Job Responsibilities:

As a Team Member of our motivated and proactive EPD Headquarter Finance team the primary duties and responsibilities of the job, within a fast growing, challenging and interesting environment will include:

• Coaching and partnering with EPD Global Marketing and Strategy Team on any financial matter

• Develop budgets and accurate forecasts in support of annual Plan, quarterly LBE (Latest Best Forecast) and Quarterly Confirmation

• Guarantee a smooth and compliant monthly closing process in cooperation with the teams

• Analyze monthly results, prepare adequate monthly Reporting and discuss with main stakeholders

• Conduct various Ad hoc analyses and drive efficiency improvement initiatives

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent

• Master’s degree (or comparable degree) would be preferred

Minimum Experience/Training Required:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, general accounting and or financial reporting

• Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry would be an asset

• Experience in coordinating multiple relationship (including non-Finance stakeholders) at the international level would be an asset

• Experience in project controlling would be an asset

Competencies/Attributes:

• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to details

• Good presentation and interpersonal skills

• Business Partnering

• High Level of professionalism and integrity

• Critical thinking

• Forecasting accuracy

• Result-driven, like hands-on work, pragmatic

• Ability to work under pressure and tight timings.

• Knowledge of Financial Statements (P&L / Balance Sheet), US GAAP/IFRS

• Proficient Excel knowledge and good numerical reasoning

• Excellent command of English is mandatory, any other languages would be an asset

• Willingness to work in an international and multicultural environment

Do you like the sound of this job and think you’ve got what it takes? Then send us your CV today. We look forward to receiving your application as pdf.

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