Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Title: Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Abbott Park, Illinois

Duration: 4+ Month Assignment

100% Onsite

Job Description:

Lead financial accounting and reporting for the Corporate Benefits and Corporate Insurance organizations in Abbott Corporate Finance.

General Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting and/or Finance. CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of work experience in accounting function
• General knowledge & understanding of accounting and GAAP.
• Knowledge of technical accounting principles and practices used in financial record keeping and reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Demonstrated experience performing analytical, research and problem-solving responsibilities
• Advance level proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a supportive, diverse team environment
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilizes a computerized financial management software system to maintain and process financial data and records
• Utilizes a computerized spreadsheet program for reporting, reconciling, and analyzing data.
• Reconciles general ledger balance sheet accounts and follows up on discrepancies and prepares reconciling general journal entries
• Reviews and reconciles bank statements
• Prepares financial reports
• Researches and summarizes a variety of financial and budget information to assist accounting staff
• Prepares and verifies journal vouchers, ledger entries, and varied records and reports
• Performs a variety of general office support tasks such as: maintaining files, proofreading, and assisting with business partner inquiries
• Monitors for compliance with company financial policies
• Performs other related work as required

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.