Principal Financial Analyst

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Free medical coverage for employees
  * via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• 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.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Join our Finance team as a Principal Financial Analyst and play a key role in delivering financial insights that drive strategic decision-making and business performance. In this role, you will lead complex financial analyses, forecasting, planning activities, and cross-functional projects while partnering with leaders across the organization to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead financial analysis and reporting to support business objectives and strategic decision-making.
• Develop forecasts, annual profit plans, and long-range financial plans.
• Analyze financial statements, profitability, gross margin, cost of goods sold (COGS), cash flow, and balance sheet performance.
• Prepare, review, and evaluate capital expenditure requests and purchase orders.
• Perform pricing and profitability analyses to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Support resource allocation and headcount planning initiatives.
• Conduct supply chain and demand analytics to improve operational performance.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate financial records and reporting.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Partner with internal and external auditors by providing financial analysis and supporting documentation.
• Lead cross-functional projects, present findings, and recommend actionable solutions to leadership.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple functions and serve as a key finance business partner.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or a related business function.
• Experience performing financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and internal controls.
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Experience working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or operations finance environments.
• Experience with capital planning, investment analysis, and profitability modeling.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or similar enterprise financial platforms.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance-related activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.

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