A Financial Operations Specialist specializes in foreseeing or carrying out financial transactions or other routine operations that are influenced by compliance needs. Requires some knowledge of accounting, billing, customer service and contracts. Helps businesses and their customers resolve financial billing and reconciliation issues.
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year 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 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®, and Glucerna® - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. Our finance organization is focused on transforming how we operate—leveraging automation, data, and digital tools to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across global processes. This role will play a key part in advancing that transformation by leading projects that modernize financial operations and enable data-driven decision-making.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Responsibilities:
Execute global finance automation and process improvement projects. Partner with finance, accounting, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and efficiency gains across global processes. Drive adoption/introduction of Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, and Power Apps) to the Nutrition finance organization. Leverage SQL and data querying capabilities to support data validation, reporting, and automation initiatives. Accountable for Training, Adoption, and Support for SAPàDART integration project (need to put in something generic to explain what
SAP/DART
is, for external folks) Support data infrastructure initiatives, including working with modern platforms such as Databricks to enable scalable and efficient data processing. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence within the finance organization.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU'LL BRING
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within finance, transformation, or technology-driven environments Transformative and vision-driven mindset, willing to challenge the status-quo. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail Significant experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, Power Apps) Experience with SQL for data extraction, transformation, and validation Ability to engage stakeholders across multiple levels and geographies Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
Experience with Databricks or similar cloud-based data platforms. Familiarity with finance processes (FP&A, accounting, reporting, or forecast processes)
WHAT WE OFFER
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.
We offer:
A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs Paid time off 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 - $156,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY
IT Operations
DIVISION
AN Abbott Nutrition
LOCATION
United States >
Columbus :
2900 Easton Square Place
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
WORK SHIFT:
Standard TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link -
English:
http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link -
Espanol:
http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
