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This position works out of our Maidenhead location in the Core Diagnostics Division. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
We are looking for a highly motivated Finance Business Partner (FP&A) to provide critical financial planning and analysis support across UK/I. This role plays a key part in driving financial performance, enabling commercial decision-making, and ensuring robust financial governance.
You will partner closely with business leaders, acting as a trusted advisor while leading regional FP&A processes, reporting, and consolidation activities.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead regional FP&A processes including planning cycles, forecasting, and consolidation
Own and deliver accurate and compliant month-end close activities
Analyse monthly financial performance and provide actionable insights
Implement and maintain planning, reporting, and analysis frameworks
Business Partnering & Commercial Support
Partner with senior leaders to drive accountability and financial performance
Support customer negotiations (tenders, renewals, KPIs, disputes)
Provide financial input into acquisition opportunities and renewal evaluations
Leverage data to enhance margin analysis and support commercial decision-making
Performance Management & Controls
Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial targets across the region
Drive profitability and capital-efficient growth initiatives
Ensure strong balance sheet management and financial discipline
Maintain a robust controls environment aligned with company policies and IFRS
Systems & Process Excellence
Oversee financial systems (SAP, HFM, Cognos, etc.) and ensure data integrity
Support audits and ensure timely and accurate reporting
Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives
About You
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field
Master’s degree or professional accounting qualification (preferred)
Experience
Experience in a Commercial Finance / FP&A role
Healthcare or Diagnostics industry experience (advantageous)
Strong track record of business partnering and delivering results
Skills & Competencies
Strong commercial acumen with a customer-focused mindset
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence and collaborate across a matrix organisation
Resilient, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
Advanced MS Office and SAP expertise
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)
WHAT WE OFFER
As you’d expect from a global healthcare company, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including competitive salaries, a superb defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance and a flexible benefits scheme.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
