Finance Analyst - Gulf & Pakistan

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  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
JOB DESCRIPTION:About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Working at AbbottAt 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 will have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.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.FINANCE ANALYST-GULF & PAKISTANThis position works out of our UAE location in the Abbott Diabetes Care division.Medical DevicesOur medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.About Diabetes CareWe’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.The Finance Analyst is responsible for providing financial support and counsel to country management in the following specific activities: financial planning and analysis, forecasting, management reporting, and internal controls. Comprehensively oversee, direct and coordinate key aspects of the Financial Planning processes and ensure alignment with Middle East, Turkey, Pakistan Regional HQ.Manage and coordinate country business partners on the business review presentations and related analysis. The presentation, backup, and analysis must be comprehensive and include the assessment of all data and assumptions, used in the planning development, for reasonableness and the degree of achievability of these forecasts.Responsible for integrity and validity of financial information, which is critical to the organization in making timely and informed business decisions which support regional goals and objectives.What You'll DoResponsible geographical area includes Gulf and Pakistan.Support Forecasting/Business Reviews (Monthly, Quarterly LBE)Working closely with the country GM on sales and expenses forecast.Correlating sales pipeline to forecastProvide in-market/to-market, inventory analysis for distributor marketsHeadcount/Expense forecasting by country by functionFacilitate variance analysis versus financial commitments.Prepare and communicate timely forecasting package to Regional HQForecast load into Financial systemCoordinate monthly closing of financial booksResponsible for the maintenance and integrity of the P&L including Sales, Expenses, Headcount and Investment data for LBE'sDevelop business cases for new product launches, tenders and other country projects.Work with country teams in identifying new business opportunities.Assist Region HQ Function Managers and Country Management with ad hoc reports and analyses, as requested.Continually work to improve current operations through process improvements and value-added analytics.Ensure compliance with corporate / local policies and procedures.MINIMUM EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:BS or BA in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; MBA or professional qualification preferred.At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in financial planning and analysis in a pharmaceutical/healthcare industry.Highly proficient in MS Excel and other MS office programs.Experience with Cognos based systems is an added asset.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Optimistic and enthusiastic team player.Strong business acumen, analytical and data gathering skillsAbility to work under tight delivery timelinesAbility to take initiatives proactivelyStrong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skillsFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.The base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: Financial Planning and AnalysisDIVISION: ADC Diabetes CareLOCATION: United Arab Emirates
Dubai : Building #49ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

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