Abbott

Financial Analyst

Switzerland - Basel Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Financial Analyst – EPD Headquarters

Abbott

At Abbott, our mission is simple—and powerful: we help people live healthier, fuller lives. With a global team of 114,000 professionals across 160+ countries, we are united by innovation, purpose, and the drive to make a meaningful impact.

Our Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) brings trusted medicines to millions of people worldwide, especially in fast‑growing emerging markets. Now, we’re looking for a Financial Analyst to join our EPD HQ Finance team.

Why This Role Matters

Step into a dynamic position where your analysis will directly shape strategic decision‑making across a global healthcare business. You’ll partner with experienced finance leaders, support high‑visibility initiatives, and strengthen your expertise in advanced financial modeling, valuation, and performance analytics.

This is an opportunity to grow, contribute, and truly make an impact.

What You’ll Do

Lead and support key areas of EPD HQ Finance, including:

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Drive FP&A activities for Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, ensuring accurate, insightful reporting.

  • Develop and maintain standardized reporting tools and dashboards.

  • Prepare the Monthly Sales Report and provide ad‑hoc analysis that highlights trends and performance drivers.

Intangible Asset & Valuation Work

  • Manage the quarterly intangible asset impairment process, ensuring full compliance and alignment with Corporate Finance and auditors.

  • Support ad‑hoc entity valuation projects by delivering robust models and analytical insights.

Budgeting & Cross‑Functional Processes

  • Coordinate the annual budget transfer cycle, ensuring smooth execution and stakeholder alignment.

  • Collaborate with international teams to gather inputs, communicate updates, and streamline processes.

What You Bring

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (required)

  • Master’s degree or equivalent (preferred)

Experience

  • 2+ years in FP&A, financial reporting, or general accounting

  • Experience with SAC Planning (or similar tools) is an advantage

  • Pharmaceutical industry background is a plus

  • Experience working with diverse, international stakeholders is beneficial

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and numerical reasoning skills; excellent attention to detail

  • Solid understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow interactions

  • High proficiency in Excel

  • Comfort working with multiple systems (SAC, SAP, etc.)

  • A proactive, results‑driven mindset with a “can‑do” attitude

  • Strong communication skills and fluency in English (additional languages are an asset)

  • Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to thrive in a global environment

Why Abbott

Join a company where people are at the heart of everything we do. Discover why so many talented colleagues build long-term careers at Abbott—and how you can grow your own.

Ready to Join Us?

If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to learn more about you.
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The base pay for this position is

N/A

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION:

Switzerland > Allschwil : H-127

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable