Plant Controller, FP&A Manager (Atlanta)

Job ID: 31157291Posted: Posted 3 Days AgoStart Date: 2026-07-28Location: United States - Georgia - Atlanta, United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeAbbott 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:Job TitlePlant Controller, FP&A ManagerWorking at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The Opportunity This position works out of our Atlanta, Georgia location in the Heart Failure Division of Abbott. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.The Atlanta Plant Controller, as a member of the plant management team, provides leadership in the design, maintenance, and evaluation of all financial activities for the plant in accordance with established plant, division, and corporate policies. Provides guidance in setting strategic direction and designing business plans to achieve the long-term mission of the plant.The major duties and responsibilities are to provide a system of internal control to safeguard assets, assure the accuracy and reliability of financial data, promote operational efficiency, and assure adherence to established division and corporate policies and procedures. Monitor maintenance of sound financial procedures and systems in the following areas:Financial Planning and AnalysisProduct Standard CostingProduction/Inventory Control DataCost/Inventory AccountingCapital/RCE Investment Analysis and ControlFixed Asset ControlInterfaces with various Plant, Division, and Corporate Accounting SystemsWhat You’ll Work OnThe Controller is responsible for financial leadership in the plant. The position’s functional responsibility influences Manufacturing, QA, Technical Services and Materials Management through budget decisions, financial training, financial recommendations, and general business guidanceThe position is the financial point of contact with local government, internal/external auditors, certain suppliers, and certain regulatory bodies (tax, customs)Interacts with the Global Manufacturing Controllers and the Divisional VP of Manufacturing through presentations of financial plans/analyses/strategies and is responsible for representing the plant in these discussionsIn conjunction with the Plant Director, sets the appropriate financial direction ensuring the proper reflection of financial results and forecastsFacilitates proper reporting, analysis, and monitoring of actual results across manufacturing organizationsCoordinate, consolidate and generally manage the development of plans for the plant including standards, LBE’s (Latest Best Estimates) and capital budgetsPrepares annual cost standards for products at plant, including existing and new productsWorking in conjunction with Plant and Operations management, develop and implement financial and operational measurement tools focusing on productivity and customer service improvementsAccountable for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting of accounting and financial data for the preparation and presentation of meaningful reports, and recommendations to both Plant and Division Management.Assures compliance to all relevant GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, as well as Corporate and divisional policies and procedures.Facilitates development and deployment of processes and tools to enable improved budget planning and monitoring across all organizationsAs a member of the Plant Director’s staff, leads the financial aspects of the plant’s strategic planning processResponsible for hiring, training, and developing staffDevelop and deploy financial acumen and education programs to plant employeesRequired QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business requiredMinimum 4+ years Accounting or Finance experienceDemonstrated leadership skillsGeneral Accounting Financial Planning and Analysis Management/Supervisory Experience Excellent communication (both oral and written) & interpersonal skills. Must be results oriented, self-starter/motivated, a strong managerial background with good business senseTechnical proficiency: Advanced user of Excel (e.g. Pivot table, common Excel functionalities), Word, and PowerPointPreferred QualificationsMBA or equivalent preferredMinimum 6 years of accounting / financial planning and analysis experienceFamiliarity with Essbase, Dodeca, and SAP preferred.Health care industry understanding / experience preferred.Proven success in entrepreneurial environment preferred.Experience working in a large organization, and in an international setting preferredCost Accounting preferred A background in all areas of manufacturing accounting, specifically in cost, planning and analysis and manufacturing systems is preferredApply NowLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: 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.Connect with us at , on Facebook at , and on Twitter @AbbottNews.The base pay for this position is $113,300.00 – $226,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:Financial Planning and AnalysisDIVISION:HF Heart FailureLOCATION:United States > Atlanta : 387 Technology Circle NW Suite 500ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 10 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT 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: is the Law link - Espanol: