The Opportunity
This position is based in Wiesbaden within our Diabetes Care business (Abbott GmbH – 1106). Our Diabetes Care division is dedicated to helping people manage their diabetes through life-changing products that deliver accurate data for better-informed health decisions. Through our innovative sensing technology, we are revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels.
As Finance Manager DACH, you will act as a trusted finance business partner for the commercial organization across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. You will provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership, support business growth through meaningful financial insights, and contribute to the continued success of Abbott Diabetes Care in the DACH region.
This role reports to the Financial Controller DACH and offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders within the region and international organization.
Please note: For this role, we will only consider applicants with demonstrated professional fluency in German and English.
What You’ll Do
1. Partner closely with the ADC DACH commercial leadership team and provide financial guidance to support strategic business decisions
2. Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages
3. Lead month-end close activities and deliver flash reports, commentary, and variance analysis versus key benchmarks
4. Develop and monitor financial KPIs to evaluate business performance and ROI of commercial programs
5. Support forecasting and planning cycles
6. Perform headcount and financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis
7. Analyze large and complex data sets, including price-volume variance analyses and ad-hoc reporting
8. Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and timely responses
9. Provide training and guidance on financial processes, systems, and compliance standards
Qualifications & Experience
10. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
11. Approximately seven years of experience in finance or controlling, ideally within an international or matrix organization
12. Fluent German and English language skills are essential – applications without professional German language proficiency cannot be considered
13. Experience in healthcare, medical devices, life sciences, or other fast-paced commercial environments is considered an advantage
14. Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across functions and seniority levels
15. Experience in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering
16. Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach
17. Ability to translate complex financial topics into clear business recommendations
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people live healthier and fuller lives. You’ll also have opportunities to grow, learn, and be your authentic self. You will have access to:
18. Career development with a team that values professional progression and personal growth
19. An attractive benefits package including an employee stock purchase program, long-term savings account, a company bike scheme, and many other wellness-focused offerings
20. 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
21. A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for, as well as a best workplace for diversity, working parents, female leaders, and scientists
22. A challenging and rewarding role in a fast-growing, stable industry
23. A collaborative, highly skilled, and motivated international team
24. Flat hierarchies, open communication, and an appreciative working culture