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Junior Financial Analyst

Embark on a rotational Finance career path in FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) supporting Abbott's Corporate functions. Learn and execute financial processes and activities as well as analytics to support strategic business decisions. Position leads to potential career opportunities in any of Abbott's four global businesses as well as Corporate.

Our location in Lake Bluff, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for an entry-level Junior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team in Spring of 2026 supporting Abbott's Corporate area.

What You'll Work On:

• Learn key financial processes and activities, including budgeting, analytics, business support and general accounting. Includes training on SAP Financial modules and Oracle/Hyperion planning systems.
• Serves as a finance partner for one or several Corporate functions: Business Solutions and Technology/IT, Engineering, Legal, Procurement or Finance.
• Leveraging Abbott Shared Services organization, executes monthly close activities, provides clear and meaningful financial reporting and commentary. Ensures compliance and champions internal controls and procedures.
• Develops forecasts and prepares supporting analytics and review materials for presentation to business partners and Finance leaders. Helps to manage risks and opportunities through the use of external and internal signals and data.
• Partners with the business and finance manager to review and analyze projects. Assists with preparation and review of Requests for Capital Expenditure (RCEs). Provides analytical support for contract negotiations.
• Participates in the consolidation of financial results and forecasts for part or all of a Corporate function. Assists manager with ad-hoc analysis and preparation of review materials for presentation to Business and Finance leaders.
• Offer ideas and recommendations for continuous improvements and simplifications in financial and business processes.
• Actively promotes positive team environment. Participates in talent development opportunities including training and mentoring. Prioritizes self-development and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance or Accounting. Minimum of a 3.0 grade point average or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of experience in financial planning, analysis or accounting
• Demonstrated leadership ability in organizations or activities
• Proficient with financial modeling, systems, tools including Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact with and support business partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment

The base pay for this position is $50,000.00 $100,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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