Manager FP&A Manufacturing / Production Controller (m/f/d)

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In Germany, Abbott has more than 3,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, 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. Abbott Automation Solutions in Hamburg (formerly GLP Systems) is now Abbott.

Abbott Transfusion Medicine Division is looking for a

Manager FP&A Manufacturing / Production Controller (m/f/d)

based in Wiesbaden.

Abbott Transfusion Medicine Manufacturing Operations Finance in Wiesbaden has a new opening for a Manager FP&A Manufacturing. This role will support the Site Controller with providing financial planning and analysis for the business and managing a team of 5 Senior Financial Analysts and Production Controllers.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide business and financial counsel to the site’s management team. This includes providing leadership in the establishment of business goals, strategies, priorities, and tactics as well as assessing the resources and funding required to meet commitments.
• Manage Plan, Long Range Plan (LRP), and Latest Best Estimate (LBE) activities and submissions. Responsible for reporting month end variance against Plan and LBE. Maintain and issue SAP standard cost data.
• A comprehensive set of controllership responsibilities, including general accounting, financial planning, financial reporting, financial analysis, manufacturing accounting, inventory control, spend management and fixed asset accounting. Control of the applicable financial applications of the ERP system (SAP), financial applications and transaction processing functions to ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of all financial related information including compliance with Corporate and Division Policies and Procedures.
• Financial staff development, including coaching and counseling.
• Being a business partner and active member of the site’s management team. Challenge management team to facilitate decisions that drive favorable financial performance.
• Establish and maintain internal processes, procedures and controls that safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of the financial accounts. Respond to audit requirements.
• Encourage an atmosphere of involvement, open communication, and effective teamwork.

Your Profile:

• Diploma or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Strong exposure to manufacturing controlling and financial planning
• Good people management & leadership skills
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills
• Experience in manufacturing environment including financial reporting, planning and analysis and cost accounting
• Fluent in English and German

Abbott Germany has a range and variety of jobs on offer in a positive and dynamic environment that allows you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We provide development opportunities as part of our comprehensive Talent Management Program. Your contribution to the company’s success will be rewarded with a competitive salary package. We offer comprehensive benefits to suit the lifestyles of all our employees, from a retirement plan that is far above market average, a save-as-you-earn program, to educational scholarships for children, and health management initiatives for staff and their dependents.

Do you like the sound of this job and think you’ve got what it takes? Then send us your CV today. We look forward to receiving your application.

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