Senior Finance Manager
Abbott • Lake Forest, California • Full Time
Posted on Sat, May 9, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re 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. 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 high employer contribution
- Tuition 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 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
Abbott Diagnostics is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance to serve as the lead finance business partner for the Digital Health Solutions (DHS) Business Unit and the Service Organization across the Latin America and Canada Area.
- This is not a remote opportunity
- Qualified candidates must currently live in the Chicagoland area.
- Travel up to 15%
This role sits at the intersection of strategy, commercial execution, and financial leadership. The BU Controller plays a critical role in shaping business outcomes by providing decision‑ready insights, leading priority initiatives, and influencing senior leaders across the Area and broader Abbott organization.
The position is a balanced scope of strategic initiatives, business partnerships and people leadership that will provide a career runway to broader leadership roles within Abbott.
Strategic Business Partnership
- Act as the primary finance advisor for the DHS and Service organizations in LAC, supporting full P&L ownership and driving disciplined growth.
- Partner closely with Business Unit Directors, Area leadership, and country General Managers to:
- Evaluate business opportunities and tradeoffs
- Assess risks and upside scenarios
- Influence decisions related to pricing, investment, and resource allocation
- Develop a deep understanding of product portfolios, customer dynamics, and geographic market drivers to proactively guide strategy.
Financial Planning, Insights & Performance Management
- Lead area‑level financial planning and forecasting processes for DHS and Services, including:
- Sales and expense forecasts
- Long‑range plans and Latest Best Estimates (LBEs)
- Scenario modeling to support leadership decision‑making
- Deliver clear, insightful, and executive‑ready analytics that highlight performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Support the Area Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process with high‑quality financial insight and recommendations.
Value Creation & Strategic Initiatives
- Serve as finance lead for key area strategic initiatives, including:
- Margin and gross margin improvement
- Cash flow optimization
- Capital investment prioritization
- ROI and Economic Profitability (EP) analysis
- Partner closely with Commercial Excellence and Strategic Pricing teams to support new business growth and pricing discipline.
- Translate strategy into actionable financial frameworks that improve execution and accountability.
Governance, Controls & Stewardship
- Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of financial results through strong controls and disciplined execution.
- Lead month‑end close activities and ensure high‑quality P&L, balance sheet, and sales reporting in compliance with GAAP and Abbott policies.
- Maintain and support the effectiveness of the Abbott Quality System within the finance organization.
People Leadership & Talent Development
- Directly manage and develop a Supervisor responsible for balance sheet forecasting, cash flow and capital planning, and managerial reporting.
- Set clear expectations for analytical rigor, business acumen, and professional growth.
- Foster a collaborative, high‑performance environment that supports cross‑functional effectiveness and builds future finance leaders.
What Success Looks Like
- Business leaders actively seek your input as a trusted advisor and thought partner.
- Leadership has clear line of sight to performance drivers, risks, and trade‑offs across DHS and Services.
- Measurable improvements in forecast accuracy, margin performance, and capital efficiency are delivered.
- Finance processes run efficiently, enabling greater focus on insight and value creation.
- A strong bench of finance talent is developed and ready for increased responsibility.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, accounting, or related finance roles.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior business leaders and influencing decision‑making.
- Prior experience leading or developing other professionals.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or other advanced degree.
- Experience supporting commercial organizations, pricing, or investment decisions.
- Exposure to regional or multinational environments with matrixed stakeholders.
- Strong executive communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
- International and Commercial finance experience is a highly preferred
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.
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The base pay for this position is
$113,300.00 – $226,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.