Financial Analyst - Production Controlling (m/f/d)

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior Financial Analyst (m/f/d)

Join Abbott Diagnostics Manufacturing and help drive financial performance for a leading global healthcare manufacturer. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will partner with Operations and Finance leaders to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and contribute to the success of our manufacturing organization. Reporting to the FP&A Manager & Controller, you will play a key role in planning, reporting, costing, and continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing business.

What You'll Do

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities for manufacturing operations.
• Analyze financial performance, standard costs, and manufacturing variances, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Partner with Operations leaders on productivity, investment, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Support month-end close activities, reporting, and financial reviews.
• Build business cases and financial models to support strategic decisions and capital investments.
• Drive process improvements through automation, standardization, and enhanced reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and accounting standards.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in FP&A, Controlling, Cost Accounting, or Manufacturing Finance.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business partnering.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into clear business recommendations.
• SAP and advanced Excel skills; experience with BI or reporting tools is an advantage.
• Fluent German and English.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and process optimization.

Why Abbott?

At Abbott, you'll do meaningful work that helps improve lives while developing your career in a collaborative and inclusive environment. We offer ongoing development opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to work alongside talented colleagues in a global organization committed to innovation and excellence.

We are proud to foster a culture where diverse perspectives are valued and where every employee can thrive. Abbott has been recognized globally as a great place to work for women, working parents, and diverse talent.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences and strongly encourage everyone who is excited about this opportunity to apply, even if they do not meet every single qualification.

We ask for your understanding that we only consider applications submitted through our online application system. Applications sent by email or post cannot be processed.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and learn more about careers at Abbott.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

     

DIVISION:

CRLB Core Lab

        

LOCATION:

Germany > Wiesbaden-Delkenheim : G01

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable