Principal Financial Analyst

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of . • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity Join our Finance team as a Principal Financial Analyst and play a key role in delivering financial insights that drive strategic decision-making and business performance. In this role, you will lead complex financial analyses, forecasting, planning activities, and cross-functional projects while partnering with leaders across the organization to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence. What You'll Work On • Lead financial analysis and reporting to support business objectives and strategic decision-making. • Develop forecasts, annual profit plans, and long-range financial plans. • Analyze financial statements, profitability, gross margin, cost of goods sold (COGS), cash flow, and balance sheet performance. • Prepare, review, and evaluate capital expenditure requests and purchase orders. • Perform pricing and profitability analyses to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency. • Support resource allocation and headcount planning initiatives. • Conduct supply chain and demand analytics to improve operational performance. • Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate financial records and reporting. • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies. • Partner with internal and external auditors by providing financial analysis and supporting documentation. • Lead cross-functional projects, present findings, and recommend actionable solutions to leadership. • Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple functions and serve as a key finance business partner. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting • Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or a related business function. • Experience performing financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and internal controls. • Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations. • Experience working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or operations finance environments. • Experience with capital planning, investment analysis, and profitability modeli