Job Description

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.


We are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the world's fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality and differentiated branded generic medicines reaches across multiple therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, women's health, cardiometabolic, pain management/central nervous system, and respiratory.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

This role covers affiliates across APAC, and requires an independent, fast-paced and highly motivated individual who is able to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, improves processes and drive continuous improving process management. This position is responsible for supporting Area Finance in FP&A including systems implementation and coordination, and will play a key role in the forecasting, planning, analysis, reporting and monitoring of performances relating to the division. Working closely with different cross functional teams, responsibilities will also include forecasting and support relating to cross functional teams, while continuously improving processes Working across countries, running multiple priorities at a fast pace while also being highly motivated in a very fast and ever-changing environment, and having a strong will to manage various changes and multiple requirements

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Directly support forecasting, performance reporting, month-end close, and tactical analysis for Area/countries, LBE process Being able to maneuver quickly to support various countries and reprioritize based on needs Understands financial analysis concepts and recommends course of actions Gather, synthesize and analyze weekly and monthly reports relating to Sales, P&L, Balance Sheet, Capital, Cashflow, Margin Profitability. Congregate, compile and analyze Quarterly LBEs (Latest Best Estimates)/Plan and any other ad-hoc reports as required internally or for Division Support of New Products Introductions reports and requirements on a monthly and ad-hoc basis Independently identify, develop and deployment of analytical tools and models for future of finance transformation and optimization Develop and deploy scalable and optimized data analytics for data transformation and discovery Automate, evaluate and develop process visualization for operational support, while transforming complex data into actionable insights within a business context Devise and publish reports timely and with elevated level accuracy and provide perspicacious commentaries of variances against various benchmarks. Analyze, detail and publish current financial status, and conduct research of historical financial data Track and monitor financial performances, and provide perceptive, insightful commentaries Attend, minute, and track follow up items regarding performance or actions points for meetings Support financial management and operations to meet LBE expectations by facilitating execution to plan and highlighting and minimizing business or operations risk Render financial support cross functionally to other business or operations needs Evolve and develop templates, processes and procedures when required Assist in intercompany billings, monthly transactions and expenses relating to Area or HQ. Support and render help to affiliates when required, in terms of completing templates and otherwise Coordinate with relevant ITs or Global HQ as and when required or relevant Extend systems support and assistance to affiliates Provide guidance to financial and non-financial stakeholders on finance processes, systems, tools and reports Ensure business operating within appropriate Abbott financial policies, procedures, and controls Involvement in any other projects or ad-hoc requirements that Area Finance is working on Ad hoc financial or project activity as required will be very common

REQUIREMENTS

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Strong tertiary education credentials with a Bachelor's Degree A minimum of 6 years experience with the last 3 years in a highly analytical finance role Meticulous, analytical, self-starter and self-motivated team player with a hands-on mentality. Possess advanced working knowledge in MS Excel and PowerPoint Knowledge in systems such as Hyperion, SmartView, Oracle, SAP, SAC would be a plus Prior exposure to Power BI / Tableau, Python, R, C++, Hadoop, Scala will be advantageous. Experience in dealing with voluminous data, statistics and research methodology. Ability to be independent and strive in a fast-paced, results oriented environment. Good interpersonal skills with effective communication capabilities to be able to engage with and articulate relevant data to stake holders. Takes initiative and anticipative and able to provide insights and expertise on diverse perspectives High ability to multi-task, manage parallel assignments and work across countries and functions Strong competencies in analysis, goal setting, quality focus, interpersonal relations, teamwork, leadership, customer service and risk management. Candidates with relevant cross border international working experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare sector will be considered favorably.

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.