Financial Analyst - Production Controlling (m/f/d)

Join Abbott Diagnostics Manufacturing and help drive financial performance for a leading global healthcare manufacturer. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will partner with Operations and Finance leaders to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and contribute to the success of our manufacturing organization. Reporting to the FP&A Manager & Controller, you will play a key role in planning, reporting, costing, and continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing business.

• →Prepare financial plans, forecasts and reports (Plan, LBE, and LRP) for P&L, headcount and balance sheet metrics, providing clear variance analysis and business insights.
• →Calculate standard costs, activity rates and manufacturing variances, identifying risks, opportunities and recommended actions.
• →Partner with manufacturing leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and strategic decision-making.
• →Develop detailed financial forecasts using historical trends, current business performance and operational drivers.
• →Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, accrual management, expense analysis and project spend tracking.
• →Manage headcount and payroll reporting, ensuring data integrity across SAP and Workday.
• →Develop and evaluate capital expenditure business cases, including ROI analysis and investment recommendations.
• →Prepare financial reviews and presentations for senior management and support ongoing business performance discussions.
• →Maintain financial systems, approval workflows and reporting databases.

• Own assigned financial processes and deliver high-quality, accurate and timely results.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, financial controls, GAAP and internal control requirements.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner, supporting the achievement of operational and financial objectives.
• Prioritize competing demands effectively while meeting key deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Proactively identify issues, recommend solutions and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong organizational, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Several years of experience in FP&A, Controlling, Cost Accounting or Manufacturing Finance.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing finance, including standard costing, variance analysis and cost management.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and business partnering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and SAP skills; experience with BI and reporting tools is an advantage.
• Fluent German and English.
• Proactive, collaborative and continuous improvement mindset.

At Abbott, you'll do meaningful work that helps improve lives while developing your career in a collaborative and inclusive environment. We offer ongoing development opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to work alongside talented colleagues in a global organization committed to innovation and excellence.

We are proud to foster a culture where diverse perspectives are valued and where every employee can thrive. Abbott has been recognized globally as a great place to work for women, working parents, and diverse talent.

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.