Finance Manager

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Our Nutrition business develops science‑based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. The Opportunity This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division. We are seeking a results‑driven Finance Manager – Logistics to lead financial planning, analysis, and operational oversight within our distribution and logistics network. This role will be responsible for financial ownership of both the Abbott distribution network and freight budgets, ensuring accurate reporting, forecasting, and compliance across all logistics‑related activities. The Finance Manager will lead critical financial processes, oversee key reporting functions, and partner with operations and supply chain leadership to drive performance and accountability. This role includes direct management of one Finance Supervisor and requires a balance of hands‑on analytics and strategic oversight. WHAT YOU’LL DO Lead the annual Plan, LBE, and forecasting processes for freight and distribution spend, ensuring accurate financial projections and alignment with business objectives. Manage financial performance across transportation, warehousing, distribution, and third‑party logistics operations by monitoring results against budget, forecast, and prior‑year performance. Provide financial oversight of the Abbott distribution network and third‑party logistics providers, identifying key cost drivers, risks, and opportunities to improve performance. Lead logistics financial reporting, including monthly business reviews and Management & Performance (M&P) reporting, providing actionable insights and recommendations to leadership. Serve as a trusted finance business partner to logistics, transportation, and distribution leaders by quantifying the financial impact of operational initiatives and supporting cost savings and network optimization efforts. Oversee the freight and distribution forecasting, reporting, and analytics processes led by the Finance Supervisor, ensuring accurate, timely, and actionable financial insights to support decision‑making. Lead, develop, and mentor the Finance Supervisor, providing direction and oversight for logistics finance activities while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ensure strong financial controls and inventory compliance practices, including support for inventory audits and internal and external audit requirements. Drive continuous improvement in logistics finance processes, reporting, forecasting, and automation to enhance efficiency, visibility, and decision support. Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance; CPA and/or MBA desirable. Minimum 8 years of applicable experience in diversified finance/accounting roles. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving skills and oral/written communication skills, as well as an ability to effectively manage workload to ensure deadlines are met. Proven critical thinking skills to identify and share business implications of financial results. Possess proven leadership skills and demonstrate the ability to complete assignments involving all levels of management and functional areas. Excellent communication skills are essential, as this role interacts with multiple levels within the organization. Self‑starter and highly motivated; ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong PC/system skills, experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP expertise is desirable. Misc. Travel; 10% depending on the needs. This is an onsite role located in Columbus OH – this is not a remote role/opportunity. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Financial Planning and Analysis DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter #J-18808-Ljbffr