Manager Financial Planning/ FP&A Manager

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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 to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Job purpose

An opportunity has arisen to join the finance team within the Nutrition division at Abbott Italy as FP&A Manager. 

The purpose of the FP&A Manager role is to support business leaders to deliver maximum finance results by providing accurate, timely and qualitative financial information including budgeting, forecasting, month end closing, support to business partners and to key company projects. 

Key responsibilities

Lead the Italy Latest Best Estimate forecasting process and ensure the business is executed as planned, aligned and compliant to Abbott policies and procedures.Provide solid financial support and guidance to Abbott Nutrition business (ANI)Manage and accurately forecast Italy balance sheet and cashflowManage the month end process and ensure that accounting entries are accurately reflected.Management of daily/monthly/quarterly reportingTake part to periodical financial reviews with Area/CorporateParticipate in ANI initiatives for enhancement of business processes and financial effectivenessBe a permanent advisor to sales, marketing and general management to help achieve company goal.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in business or FinanceMaster’s degree in business or finance or another professionally recognized accountancy qualification would be a plus.Minimum 8-year experience in Commercial Finance functionExperience of Healthcare or FMCG markets preferredAble to build strong relationships at all levels and to work effectively in a matrix structureProven ability of managing by influenceCommercial acumen and customer focusAdvanced SAP, Power BI & MS Office knowledgeEnglish fluent/proficient is a must.