We are looking for a **Financial Analyst** **– Region South** to join our **Heart Failure** Division at Abbott, based in Brussels. **About the Opportunity** The primary focus of this role is the support of the **Commercial Teams** and the **Regional Controller** in the day-to-day operations as well as on the medium/long term planning processes and ad-hoc requests. Eventually, the successful candidate will become the point of contact for the teams for key selected finance related topics and owner of specific tasks **Why Join?** + Exposure to both local and regional dynamics + Exposure to full P&L, from top to bottom line + Fast-paced, multicultural environment where 1-size-fits-all approach does not always work + Chance to gain an in-depth view on how local business models, tenders and healthcare systems work + Chance to work with experts in different fields of the healthcare world + Act as compliance steward in one of key players in the medical devices industry **Key Responsibilities** + Support the Regional Controller in the management of the full P&L of the Region South (both at country level and consolidated view) + Take progressive ownership of specific parts of P&L (i.e. marketing activities/scrap) + Support Commercial team and Regional Controller in the development and the delivery of all budget/forecast commitments during the year, creating and rolling out appropriate templates, following up on their completion and ensuring timely submission of the material + Support Regional Controller in all Balance Sheet work, coordinating with European Headquarter FP&A + Ensure full financial compliance with all activities in scope and support process improvement initiatives. + Provide ongoing standard analysis on all levels of the P&L (both country level and consolidated), mainly revenue, margin and operating expenses, identifying risks/opportunities + At country level, support the management of agents (commissions’ calculations, contracts management) and distributors (development of business cases, contracts management) + Actively work with the European Headquarter FP&A group and Shared Service Center on closing processes, DSO management and account receivable collections, Treasury (to define payment terms) and Customer Service to drive results and expected outcomes. **Key Requirements** + Master’s degree in Business and/or Finance. + Similar work experience of at least 3 years in an international corporate environment is critical to be successful. + Proficiency on large data handling and tool-driven data analysis. Strong experiences on Excel and an established data-cube system (Hyperion, Dodeca, etc.). SAP/Power BI capabilities are a plus. + Prior experiences should have been gained in product-related industries, preferably in a Commercial Finance context. MedTech industry experience is a plus. + Quick adaptability to different cultures, mindsets, point of views and willingness to travel sporadically + Resiliency, eye for the details, curiosity and ability to thrive even in busy periods + Team player within a matrix organization design + Fluent (spoken and written) in **English** , **Italian** considered a strong plus An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com