Retail Finance Manager - Columbus, OH

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
• 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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division. 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, Protality and Glucerna to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Primary Function:

Inform U.S. Nutrition business decision-making in all aspects related to retail shipment projections and inventory, leveraging data-driven insights and Retail Sales, Demand Planning, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain collaboration.

What Youll Work On

• Forecast weekly Retail Sales Projection (RSP) for ANPD retail brands, including coordination of monthly meetings with retail teams, consolidation of forecast inputs from Exceedra, review and challenge assumptions in team level forecasts, create brand level retail forecast, and use professional judgment in developing total RSP for supported brands.
• Integrate retailer inventory assumptions with Brand Latest Best Estimate (LBE) through collaboration with Brand Finance and Retail Sales. Understand LBE sales builds and identify variances between RSP and LBE assumptions.
• Lead Brand/RSP discussions by delivering projections and providing a clear point of view based on data and informed metrics.
• Accountable for analytics, insights and reporting of daily shipments and orders with subsequent communication of any material updates to stake-holders.
• Drive integration with Retail Sales through consistent communication on forecasts and trends as well as training on forecasting in and/or outside of Exceedra.

• Identify, develop and advocate ad-hoc projects related to process improvement, LBE integration and Retail Sales / Brand collaboration.

A successful individual in this role will be:

• Analytically strong and decisive with the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
• Able to collaborate with cross-functional partners, build strong relationships and influence others
• Confident in presenting to all stake-holders and able to defend their perspective while delivering difficult/unfavorable information in a productive manner
• Able to operate independently within own scope of responsibility under general supervision
• Able to prioritize and operate with a sense of urgency when needed, able to prioritize the needs of various customers (Retail Sales, Brand partners, ANPD leadership, etc.)
• Able to gain extensive knowledge of retail business conditions through interactions with Retail Sales

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive finance, sales or sales forecasting experience. Previous commercial finance, sales or sales analysis experience a plus.
• Undergraduate business degree or other discipline (e.g., mathematics, economics) that requires extensive quantitative knowledge
• Highly-motivated self-starter with proven problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing customer demands in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Excellent relationship builder with strong communication skills as this role interacts with multiple levels across the U.S. Nutrition organization
• Skilled in financial modeling, advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is required, experience with Cognos and Power BI is highly recommended

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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 www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is

$97,300.00 $194,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Financial Planning and Analysis DIVISION: ANPD Nutrition Products LOCATION: United States > Columbus : RP03 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No 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: