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 Title** **Manager, FP&A – North America** role in **Lake Forest, IL** : At Molecular Diagnostics, we realize the potential of personalized care as the laboratory’s most trusted and preferred source for molecular diagnostic solutions. We are a division of Abbott Laboratories, a global, diversified healthcare innovator with a legacy of pioneering work in medical diagnostics. **Working at Abbott** At 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 contribution + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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** We’re seeking a **Manager, FP&A – North America** to join our **Molecular Commercial Finance** team. This role is a key business partner supporting the North American Molecular Diagnostics commercial organization, providing financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the U.S. sales and service teams. The ideal candidate will drive insights, support strategic initiatives, and help optimize gross margin and SG&A performance. **What You’ll Work On** + Serve as a key financial partner to the U.S. Molecular Diagnostics commercial team. + Lead the coordination and execution of quarterly rolling Latest Best Estimates (LBEs). + Manage monthly reporting of actual performance results, including sales, product margins, and sales & service expenses. + Provide budget planning and support to the sales and service teams. + Analyze gross and operating margins against benchmarks, customer mix, and product mix to deliver actionable insights and recommendations. + Identify and implement margin improvement initiatives to support business goals. + Deliver ongoing analytical and budgetary support to commercial stakeholders. + Contribute to long-term strategic planning and service gross margin improvement efforts. + Ensure compliance with and support the effectiveness of the quality system. **Additional Details** + This role includes **one direct report** . + **Domestic travel up to 5%** is required. **Required Qualifications** + BS in Accounting or Finance + 8 years of Finance or Accounting experience + Ability to work with commercial leaders to facilitate execution of sales & margin targets and planning/forecasting activities. + Ability to assess the reasonableness of expense forecasts and accurately project spending activities + Proven ability to identify root causes of sales and margin variances and recommend behavioral changes to maximize results going forward. + Ability to manage multiple planning, forecasting, and analysis activities and deadlines simultaneously. + Ability to analyze existing processes (transactional, financial planning, administrative, etc.), identify opportunities for improvement, and significantly reduce the amount of human capital involved in non-value add activities. + Ability to develop talent with direct support staff. **Preferred Qualifications** + CPA/MBA preferred. + Experience supporting a commercial sales team preferred. + Experience with TM1, SAP preferred. Apply Now (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com