Similac Financial Analyst

Abbott is a global healthcare company whose nutrition business develops science-based products, including Similac, for people of all ages. The Financial Analyst will support financial planning, reporting, and analysis for the US Similac Nutrition business, including forecasting, budgeting, month-end close, variance analysis, and reserve management. The role will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to provide financial insights and support business decisions.

What you'll do:

• Manage Excess & Obsolete (E&O) reserve processes, including analysis, reporting, forecasting, and identification of financial risks and opportunities
• Lead month-end close activities for Similac AP&G, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Support the development of monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range financial plans for AP&G, E&O and OMC lines of P&L
• Perform detailed variance analysis of actual results versus forecast, budget, and prior year performance, identifying key business drivers and trends
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to communicate financial results, provide actionable insights, and support informed business decision-making
• Prepare and distribute financial reports, dashboards, and management presentations that highlight performance, risks, and opportunities
• Ensure financial accuracy and compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance financial reporting, forecast accuracy, and overall business performance
• Collaborate with business partners to evaluate the financial impacts of strategic initiatives, spending proposals, and operational changes
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, operational finance, or a related finance function
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business performance analysis
• Excel and PowerPoint expertise is a must
• Advanced ability to develop Ad-Hoc reports using tools such as Cognos and Excel
• Expert Excel skills and experience a plus
• Analytically strong
• Able to communicate responses in a clear and concise manner
• Able to collaborate and compromise with multiple cross-functional partners and business stakeholders
• Able to prioritize and operate with a sense of urgency when needed, able to prioritize the needs of various customers (retail and BU partners, ANPD leadership, etc.)

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 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