The Opportunity
This position works out of our Wetzlar site in the Abbott Vascular – Abbott Medical GmbH. Abbott Vascular offers innovative, minimally invasive products for the treatment of vascular diseases.
In this role you will take ownership of key FP&A processes for DACH, providing advanced financial analysis and partnering with stakeholders to drive business decisions. You will also act as a subject matter expert for reporting tools and process improvements.
Your Tasks:
1. Preparing and analyzing financial reports on Profit & Loss and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all DACH countries.
2. Serving as a strategic finance partner to key stakeholders—including Division Managers, Sales, and Marketing—by supporting business cases, analyzing monthly trends, leading LBE planning sessions, and setting sales targets.
3. Acting as a subject matter expert for reporting tools and processes, leveraging Essbase, Excel, and Power BI, while driving greater adoption of Power BI and introducing AI solutions (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to enhance reporting efficiency and automation.
4. Supporting the FP&A Manager and EMEA HQ team in consolidating and reviewing deliverables for LBE(Last Best Estimate), MEC (Month-End Close), and Confirm cycles.
5. Identifying and implementing process improvements to strengthen financial operations and optimize business performance across the DACH region.
Your Qualification:
6. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; ACCA, CPA, or CIMA membership is a strong asset
7. 4–6 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or audit (international companies or Big 5), ideally within an international or divisional structure
8. Strong understanding of divisional financial processes and their impact on overall business performance
9. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders across all levels of management
10. Advanced system proficiency, particularly in Excel and multi-dimensional reporting/BI tools; experience with SAP, HFM, and Power BI is a plus
11. Fluency in German is required. Fluency in a second language and cross-cultural/international experience are highly desirable