Financial Analyst IV

Title : Financial Analyst IV Location : Princeton, NJ Duration : 12 Month 100% Onsite Minimum Qualifications 7+ years of finance experience, including roles of increasing responsibility in accounting and/or finance Strong Excel skills; demonstrate initiative, analytical thinking, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills Demonstrated ability to provide data and analysis to support decision making; methodical approach to problem solving; rational ideas supporting them; ability to keep learning and teach others; traditional accounting knowledge; facilitator of management needs; streamline functions within the department; efficient work ethic Month‑end close; PFN side of the business, consolidation, submission; working with corporate, division VP Financial planning & analysis Strong Excel proficiency Analytical and critical thinking Financial modeling and data mining GAAP knowledge Strong communication and presentation skills; collaborative team player; worked on global projects Excel is must have A systematic mindset is best; eager to learn (Preferred Experience) Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Familiarity with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Experience in global marketing finance support (Background not a good fit) Responsibilities Prepare financial analysis and reports (such as Plans, Latest Best Estimate (LBE's) and Long‑Range Projections (LRP)) for P&L and balance sheet metrics that meet timing and quality of presentation requirements, facilitate management review and decision making while ensuring integrity of data and compliance with GAAP as well as Abbott's operating policies Maintain an effective and efficient planning process for the division and functional areas being supported, including the coordination of a planning calendar with key dates and deliverables Develop flexible, comprehensive tools and templates to support the consolidation and timely completion of corporate schedules as well as develop system solutions and process improvements that meet the needs of the financial planning and/or reporting requirements Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by managing the reporting of monthly financial performance metrics such as sales and expense variances, cash conversion cycle (CCC), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), etc. Provide financial support to Global Marketing organization. Partner with marketing team to create annual budget and forecast Complete month‑end close activities: tie out monthly revenue, prepare journal entries, expense summaries, and project spend analysis Prepare and analyze daily and weekly sales reporting / projections Maintain finance scorecard on deliverables from other APOC finance organizations Perform ad‑hoc requests and drive cross‑business analytic projects for senior management, with financial modeling, data mining and presentation support Education Requirements : Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Consultant Benefits (upon waiting period) Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account (for High‑Deductible Health Plans) Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit) Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state) Long Term Disability Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance 401(k) #J-18808-Ljbffr