About Abbott
At Abbott, you play a crucial role in helping people live more fully at all stages of their lives. As a global healthcare leader, our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
Our Presence in Ireland
We employ over 6,000 people across ten sites in Ireland, with seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, Sligo, and Kilkenny, and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. We also have commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway.
Abbott Vascular Division – Clonmel
Abbott Vascular is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses, focused on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with world-class pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development, and advancing medicine through training and education.
Job Opportunity
We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team based at our vascular manufacturing plant in Clonmel.
Purpose of the Job
This role reports to the Finance Manager and supports site finance and operations teams across several key areas of the business. The ideal candidate must possess excellent data accuracy and analytical skills, be capable of working on own initiative, and able to prioritize tasks and meet deliverables in accordance with predetermined deadlines.
Major Responsibilities
* Complete a broad range of financial services and deliverables providing financial support to site manufacturing operations
* Assess reasonableness and relevance of financial assumptions with limited supervision
* Perform general accounting activities and reconciliations as part of the month-end processes
* Review and approval of capital project and inventory expenditures
* Prepare and review monthly KPI metrics for areas of responsibility and communicate to key business stakeholders and senior management
* Assist in the preparation of the site Annual Plan & quarterly Plan updates
* Maintain controls to assure compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley & internal Corporate Financial Policies assisting with Statutory & Internal audit activity as required
* Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure key business deliverables are being met whilst identifying and implementing initiatives to improve
Education & Competencies
* B.S. in Accounting or Relevant Business Course preferred
* Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with 2-3 years PQE
* Related industry experience an advantage
* Excellent financial analysis skills & strong attention to detail
* Excellent interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to work on their own initiative or as part of a team to prioritize tasks and objectives
* Ability to support area senior management and work with cross-functional teams
* High level of proficiency in MS Excel and understanding of financial accounting systems (SAP experience preferred)
Safety Statement
Please refer to the Site Safety Statement (SHE038447) for your safety, health, and welfare at work responsibilities.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Abbott Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.