About the Opportunity
This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Electrophysiology Division.
In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
As EMEA Controller, EP (internal title "EMEA Assistant Controller EP") you will be responsible for leading the HQ finance team in charge of Sales forecast and analytics (Price/Volume), Balance sheet reviews and strategic projects (OEM, pricing, internal/external Audit liaison, etc), partnering with the commercial leadership in managing the business. You will also lead the coordination of the Rolling Latest Best Estimate (RLBE) process, quarterly confirmation process and month end close activities. This role and the team reporting to it will provide leadership oversight, coordination and planning, in order to execute the financial planning processes and ensure timeliness, accuracy and integrity of financial information.
You will be responsible for delivering analytics and business support to enable informed decision making by the executive staff as well as presentation of performance summaries to be shared with senior leaders across the organization. You also act as the link to all the Global and Divisional teams within EP functions for topics related to EMEA commercial performance.
What You'll Do
- Position has full responsibility for coordinating, consolidating, and developing an Annual Plan, Latest Best Estimate (RLBE) and other financial forecasts for all aspects of EP EMEA.
- Be the liaison between Division FP&A and various finance teams within EP and Commercial Organization.
- Develop and maintain a financial organization capable of meeting Division requirements. Responsible for staff development, mentoring, performance management, engagement and recruiting.
- Lead, coach and develop a team of 3 (FP&A manager, HQ/GMI Controller and Sr. Finance Analyst)
- Manage the month-end close process and reporting of monthly financial performance metrics.
- Develop flexible, comprehensive tools and templates to support the consolidation and timely completion of Divisional schedules as well as develop system solutions and process improvements that meet the needs of the financial planning and/or reporting requirements.
- Maintain an effective and efficient planning process for the division and functional areas being supported, including the coordination of a planning calendar with key dates and deliverables.
- Proactively develop and present analytics to drive financial and operating excellence across all areas and with commercial partners.
EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Master’s Degree or MBA in Accounting or Finance preferred, but not required
- Minimum 6 years to 10 years accounting or finance experience.
- Minimum 2 years of Direct management/supervisory experience.
- Experience in performance development/review of staff required.
- Financial Planning Experience in either a Commercial, Manufacturing or Corporate background
- Incumbent will demonstrate problem solving and analysis within a broad framework of Abbott’s financial policies (CFMs), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Business problems are solved through the identification of pertinent data and subsequent collection, analysis, and interpretation thereof.
- This position requires an individual with the ability and desire to search out and evaluate business problems and opportunities, as well as the capability to direct efforts to achieve answers and results.
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