Sr Regional Financial Analyst-MEAP

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• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• 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 - Sr Regional Financial Analyst MEAP

This position works out of UAE office in the Abbott Nutrition Division.

About Nutrition Division

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including Similac PediaSure Pedialyte Ensure Glucerna and ZonePerfect to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

What Youll Do-

• Consolidate and submit forecasts and RLBE3 summaries with supporting documentation.

• Track and analyze actuals vs. goals budgets and benchmarks.

• Prepare periodic internal financial reports with clear actionable insights. Ensure timely accurate and comprehensive financial submissions with concise commentary.

• Conduct detailed analysis of Sales SG&A and GTN; work with affiliates to identify and implement opportunities.

• Enforce financial controls in line with Abbotts compliance and policy standards.

• Monitor internal controls conduct audit sampling and flag key risk areas. Deliver business analytics to support growth initiatives and strategic planning.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and streamline financial processes.

• Prepare management reports highlighting risks opportunities and contingency plans. Review accruals and coordinate with CFS/ALOG for accurate month-end close.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with atleast 5-6 years of relevant FP&A experience in pharma/healthcare segment

• Analytical skills to digest and quickly grasp substantial amounts of data and to recognize key issues / opportunities and act accordingly.

• Demonstrated responsibility for adhering to all local laws and with full compliance of Pharma policies/procedures

• Cost conscious mentality with an ability to drive change cross culturally and implement with speed.

• Broad knowledge and ability to handle broad distributorship networks challenges and varying sourcing models.

• Ability to manage financial ERP systems across but not limited to full functional finance scope of operation.

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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