ACCA Careers · 1 week ago
Commercial FP&A Manager
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Commercial FP&A Manager will serve as a strategic finance leader within the Structural Heart division, responsible for driving financial performance and supporting long-range strategic planning. This role involves overseeing financial planning cycles and leading a team of analysts to provide financial insights and business partnering across the organization.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Lead the division’s financial planning processes, including Annual Plan, LBE (Latest Best Estimate) updates, Long-Range Planning, and monthly forecasts
Oversee preparation of accurate and timely management reporting, including P&L reviews, variance analyses, dashboards, and performance scorecards
Synthesize US financial results and highlight risks, opportunities, and strategic implications for executive leadership
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Structural Heart leadership team, supporting decisions linked to portfolio strategy, product launches, market expansion, pricing, and resource allocation
Partner with cross‑functional teams—Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial—to evaluate business cases, model financial scenarios, and provide analytics based recommendations
Financial modeling for revenue forecasting, COGS performance, margin management, pricing assessments, and competitive dynamics
Identify emerging trends, business drivers, and leading indicators that impact divisional financial objectives
Improve forecasting accuracy through enhanced analytical methods, data integrity improvements, and real‑time insights
Provide guidance on inventory, SCOGS, capital expenditure requests, and productivity initiatives in collaboration with Operations and Supply Chain finance
Ensure adherence to Abbott policies, internal controls, and compliance standards
Support audits, financial governance, and standardization of processes across the division
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of high‑performing financial analysts
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, analytical excellence, and business partnership within the finance organization
Ensure clear priorities, accountability, and alignment with broader Abbott FP&A frameworks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree (such as a Master's or MBA) is desired
Requires at least 7+ years of experience
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to professionally interact with all levels of the organization. Position involves frequent interface with Directors, Controllers and Division Vice Presidents
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles with the ability to apply this knowledge to support business needs
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to prioritize; strong organizational and planning skills; strong intellectual curiosity
A proven track record of partnering cross-functionally with various stakeholders to produce and deliver well-synthesized analyses, narratives, and recommendations to diverse audiences, including senior management
Must thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic company environment
Strong financial modeling skills and business acumen, with the ability to drive projects from start to finish
We're looking for someone who is not afraid of detail and granularity, but can also think and operate at a higher level
Preferred
MBA, CPA or equivalent degree
Experience in global, matrixed organizations with cross‑functional business partnering
Knowledge of medical device financial drivers (e.g., pricing, gross margin, capital investments, operating expense management, etc.)
Prior leadership experience managing analysts or cross‑functional project teams
Benefits
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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.
Company
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Funding
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