(Senior) Financial Analyst (m/w/d) in Wetzlar

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott 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.

In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott's German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge , Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena and Hamburg.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to :

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• An attractive benefits package (e.g. attractive Abbott Pension Plan, a company bike, employee stock purchase program)
• 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.
• A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry
• To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team
• Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication
• Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Wetzlar site in the Abbott Vascular – Abbott Medical GmbH. We’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.

In this role you will take ownership of key FP&A processes for DACH, providing advanced financial analysis and partnering with stakeholders to drive business decisions. You will also act as a subject matter expert for reporting tools and process improvements.

Your Tasks:

• Preparing and analyzing financial reports on Profit & Loss and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all DACH countries.
• Serving as a strategic finance partner to key stakeholders—including Division Managers, Sales, and Marketing—by supporting business cases, analyzing monthly trends, leading LBE planning sessions, and setting sales targets.
• Acting as a subject matter expert for reporting tools and processes, leveraging Essbase, Excel, and Power BI, while driving greater adoption of Power BI and introducing AI solutions (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to enhance reporting efficiency and automation.
• Supporting the FP&A Manager and EMEA HQ team in consolidating and reviewing deliverables for LBE (Last Best Estimate), MEC (Month-End Close), and Confirm cycles.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to strengthen financial operations and optimize business performance across the DACH region.

Your Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; ACCA, CPA, or CIMA membership is a strong asset.
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or audit (international companies or Big 5), ideally within an international or divisional structure.
• Strong understanding of divisional financial processes and their impact on overall business performance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders across all levels of management.
• Advanced system proficiency, particularly in Excel and multi-dimensional reporting/BI tools; experience with SAP, HFM, and Power BI is a plus.
• Fluency in German is required. Fluency in a second language and cross-cultural/international experience are highly desirable.

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.

We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned.

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the base pay for this position is N/A. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Financial Planning and Analysis

DIVISION: AVD Vascular

LOCATION: Germany > Wetzlar : Schanzenfeldstr. 2

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable