Senior Financial Analyst

Key information

  • Publication date:14 November 2025
  • Workload:100%
  • Contract type:Permanent position
  • Place of work:Basel

Job summary

Join Abbott as a Senior Financial Analyst in Basel! Be part of a mission to enhance lives.

Tasks

  • Lead month-end closing processes across global sites with accuracy.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams to consolidate financial data efficiently.
  • Support planning cycles and deliver insightful reports for leadership.

Skills

  • Bachelor's in Finance or related field; 3-5 years experience.
  • Strong in SAP and data visualization tools like Power BI.
  • Ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations.

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<p><b>At Abbott</b>, we’re driven by a mission: to help people live healthier, fuller lives. With a presence in over 160 countries and a team of 114,000 diverse colleagues, we’re committed to advancing innovation across diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals.</p><p></p><p><b>Senior Financial Analyst – Join Our Global Team in Basel</b></p><p></p><p>Are you passionate about making an impact and bringing your expertise to a collaborative environment? We’re looking for a <b>detail-oriented and proactive Senior Financial Analyst</b> to join our <b>Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD)</b> at Abbott’s global headquarters in Basel.</p><p></p><p><b>Why This Role Matters</b></p><p></p><p>As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a <b>key role in shaping financial insights</b> that support strategic decisions across our Operations and Quality Assurance teams. You’ll work closely with the Financial Controller and cross-functional partners in Manufacturing and Quality, ensuring that your contributions help drive innovation and excellence.</p><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Do</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Lead with confidence:</b> Manage the month-end closing process across global sites, ensuring accuracy and timely communication.</p></li><li><p><b>Collaborate and connect:</b> Partner with diverse teams to consolidate financial data and provide meaningful insights that influence business outcomes.</p></li><li><p><b>Drive strategy:</b> Support planning cycles, including annual plans and forecasts, and deliver reports that empower leadership decisions.</p></li><li><p><b>Innovate and improve:</b> Enhance reporting tools and dashboards (Power BI, Qlik) to make data accessible and actionable.</p></li><li><p><b>Support growth:</b> Assist in resource management and project coordination, contributing to initiatives that shape the future of our organization.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What We’re Looking For</b></p><ul><li><p>A <b>Bachelor’s degree</b> in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s or certifications like CPA, CMA, ACCA are a plus).</p></li><li><p><b>3–5 years of experience</b> in financial planning & analysis, ideally in a multinational environment.</p></li><li><p>Strong skills in <b>SAP, Hyperion HFM</b>, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Qlik).</p></li><li><p>Ability to <b>translate complex data into clear, strategic recommendations</b>.</p></li><li><p>A mindset that values <b>collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement</b>.</p></li><li><p>Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What Makes You Stand Out</b></p><ul><li><p>You thrive in <b>dynamic environments</b> and enjoy working across teams.</p></li><li><p>You’re <b>curious, adaptable, and eager to learn</b>, with a proactive approach to challenges.</p></li><li><p>You bring <b>confidence and empathy</b> to leadership situations, stepping in when needed.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Why Abbott?</b></p><p>At Abbott, we believe in <b>empowering people to grow and succeed</b>. You’ll join a team that values <b>diverse perspectives</b>, encourages <b>innovation</b>, and supports <b>work-life balance</b>. Your voice matters here, and your ideas will help shape the future of healthcare.</p><p></p><p>If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV (PDF format preferred). We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.</p><p></p><p>(If you want to upload several documents, don`t save in between uploading them to be able to do so. Once you save your uploads, you will not be able to add more documents)</p>

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