ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena and Hamburg.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred education or background: Accountancy/ Controlling/ Financial Management/Software Engineering/Mathematics
• Computer acumen (Microsoft Office Excel and VBA, Powe BI is an advantage).
• Ideally ERP systems basic knowledge (learnt at school or other internship, preferable SAP)
• Fluent in English (both speaking and writing). German is an advantage

SOFT SKILLS

• Good communication skills, open to learn and develop into full-time position.
• Motivated to challenge the status quo, willing to engage with stakeholders outside finance to improve existing processes.
• Open to learn about Healthcare industry and grow within an international organization.
  Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
  

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We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned.
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• Preparation and consolidation of periodic business performance reports. That would include Sales Analysis by country, profitability by country and line of business. Identify performance trends and report findings to commercial stakeholders.
• Support in the Month End Closing and Forecasting process. Assist Transfusion Finance Manager with preparing monthly management review decks.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation. Work with commercial stakeholders on developing data analytics tools.
• Analysis of main variances vs Plan and latest best estimate. Work with regional controlling team on identifying drivers of performance. Present finding to Area Controller and Finance Manager
• Other ad-hoc tasks and projects as applicable.