Junior Financial Analyst Job at Abbott, Pleasanton, CA

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  • Abbott
  • Pleasanton, CA

Job Description

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.

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.
  • 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 - 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

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Financial Analyst to support Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) Division’s R&D/SG&A activities in Pleasanton, CA. Heart Failure R&D/SG&A Financial Planning and Analysis team provides timely and accurate consolidated forecasts, reporting packages, executive level presentation content and analytics to functional leadership, HF consolidation teams, and the corporate as a whole. We are business partners driving positive outcomes with sound financial judgment, strong communication, and robust analytics.

What You'll Work On

  • Generate monthly reporting packages for DVP’s.
  • Participate in month end close activities; completing journal entries, reconciling month end results, driving reporting to HF HQ.
  • Drive and support the coordination and consolidation of rolling Latest Best Estimates (RLBEs).
  • Develop sustainable/repeatable reporting templates for quick and digestible analysis.
  • Support analysis and data aggregation for projects with Finance Director.
  • Participate and/or lead special projects from genesis to completion.
  • Serve as business partner for a key function within the business.
  • Innovate. Incumbent is encouraged to see things differently to help the team operate more efficiently and effectively.
  • Develop into an Abbott systems expert (SAP, Dodeca/Hyperion, Ariba, PowerBI).
  • Assist with ad hoc financial requests from leadership.
  • Responsible for maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System at the site in accordance with divisional requirements and applicable regulations.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in business administration, finance and accounting, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • 0- 2 years of finance or accounting experience. No prior experience required. This is an entry level position and all required financial training will be provided.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and ability to learn / leverage digital tools.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment, successfully prioritizing deliverables, meeting deadlines and fulfilling leadership requests without sacrificing quality.
  • Ability to leverage slower periods to proactively get ahead and manage busier periods more effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Essbase and Hyperion Financial Planning System (HFM).
  • Prior experience in a business finance function.
* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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 our website, on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $55,200.00 – $110,400.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Job Tags

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