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.

In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena and Hamburg.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of

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.

A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry

To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team

Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication

Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise

About the position
The assignment focus is on process improvement within  Abbott Transfusion Medicine Area Finance team, supporting the Finance Manager with month end activities and developing automated reports enabling commercial decision making.
During the assignment, the intern receives mentoring and coaching within an international finance department, as well as, an opportunity to engage with experienced global business leaders in the healthcare industry.

What You Will Do

Preparation and consolidation of periodic business performance reports. That would include Sales Analysis by country, profitability by country and line of business. Identify performance trends and report findings to commercial stakeholders.Support in the Month End Closing and Forecasting process. Assist Transfusion Finance Manager with preparing monthly management review decks.Identify and implement opportunities for automation. Work with commercial stakeholders on developing data analytics tools.Analysis of main variances vs Plan and latest best estimate. Work with regional controlling team on identifying drivers of performance. Present finding to Area Controller and Finance ManagerOther ad-hoc tasks and projects as applicable.
 

Qualifications

Preferred education or background: Accountancy/ Controlling/ Financial Management/Software Engineering/MathematicsComputer acumen (Microsoft Office Excel and VBA, Powe BI is an advantage).Ideally ERP systems basic knowledge (learnt at school or other internship, preferable SAP)Fluent in English (both speaking and writing). German is an advantage

Soft skills

Good communication skills, open to learn and develop into full-time position.Motivated to challenge the status quo, willing to engage with stakeholders outside finance to improve existing processes.Open to learn about Healthcare industry and grow within an international organization.

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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We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned. 

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