Senior Financial Analyst, Procurement/TPM

28 July 2026
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Permanent position
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Job summary

Join Abbott, a global healthcare leader, enriching lives daily. Experience a collaborative environment with impactful benefits.

Tasks

Lead financial planning and analysis for Procurement and TPM.
Conduct cost accounting and variance analysis for informed decisions.
Deliver strategic insights and support cross-divisional initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP literacy.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work autonomously.

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<div>At Abbott, we help people live healthier, fuller lives — physically, emotionally, and socially. As a global healthcare leader with more than 107,000 employees across 160+ countries, we develop breakthrough technologies and solutions that support health at every stage of life.</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Within our Established Pharmaceuticals (Branded Generics) business, we provide trusted, high‑quality medicines to over 18 million patients every day, with a strong presence in high‑growth regions such as LATAM, APAC, India, and Emerging Markets. Our broad portfolio spans essential therapeutic areas including Women’s Health, Gastroenterology, Cardiometabolic, CNS & Pain, and Respiratory, addressing critical unmet medical needs worldwide.Abbott is a place where science, purpose, and people align — and where diverse perspectives and collaboration are key to delivering meaningful impact for patients.We are currently looking for a Senior Financial Analyst, Procurement/TPM (Third Party Manufacturing) to join our EPD Headquarters team and help shape the future of our global brands.Primary Job Function:</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>This role within the Established Pharmaceuticals Division is responsible for financial planning, analysis, and accounting for Procurement and Third-Party Manufacturing (TPM) within the PROC/TPM Finance organization. Key activities include preparing monthly flash reports, RLBEs, plans, standard and PO pricing updates, and conducting “What-If” analyses to support both operational and strategic objectives.Responsibilities also include cost accounting and variance analysis on actuals, forecasts, and plans to enable informed decision-making and strategic planning for Procurement and TPM operations. The Senior Financial Analyst actively participates in project teams and provides financial insights to guide business decisions.Core Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Deliver strategic financial analysis across PROC/TPM areas, including standard cost settings and related reviews.</li><li>Support PROC/TPM planning and LBE updates.</li><li>Define standard cost pricing, perform comprehensive price variance analysis, and provide strategic insights to optimize profitability and support long-term objectives.</li><li>Provide data-driven insights and present recommendations to senior leadership.</li><li>Manage month-end and year-end closings, ensuring clear variance analysis in P&L accounts.</li><li>Perform account balance analysis and ad hoc financial reviews as required.</li><li>Develop and execute comprehensive spend analysis and forecasting strategies to identify and deliver measurable cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Lead and engage in projects, including ERP enhancements, supply chain analytics, and global demand planning.</li><li>Conduct detailed cost analysis to support data-driven decisions in procurement and manufacturing.</li><li>Support SOX compliance during audits by providing required reports and documentation.</li><li>Drive PROC/TPM objectives by ensuring transparency and efficiency in transactional processes; raise awareness of financial procedures among business sponsors.</li><li>Operate independently under general management direction and represent Procurement/TPM Finance in cross-divisional initiatives.</li><li>Engage in frequent cross-divisional collaborations, including with CFS, and act as the primary point of contact for assigned projects.</li><li>Perform ad hoc analyses as required by the PROC/TPM Controller and business.</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate procedures and regulatory requirements in all financial processes.</li></ul>Minimum Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree (or comparable degree) preferable Accounting, Finance or Business & Administration or related field is required.</li><li>4+ years relevant professional experience required or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required competencies.</li></ul>Minimum Experience/Training Required:<ul><li>Knowledge in Procurement and Finance with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., PivotTables, Power Query, complex formulas, and data analysis).</li><li>Good practical knowledge of MS PowerPoint and Word software</li><li>SAP literate</li><li>Able to work autonomously and to take proactive initiatives</li><li>Understanding the operational impact of financial decisions and the financial impact of operational decisions</li><li>Good interpersonal skills and very task oriented (respect deadlines), able to work in a multicultural environment.</li><li>Excellent command of English is essential, any other languages would be an asset.</li></ul>Ready to Join Us?If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to learn more about you. Please submit your CV as a PDF.(If uploading multiple documents, be sure to add them before saving, as additional uploads cannot be added afterward.)

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