Senior Financial Analyst, Procurement/TPM
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Basel
- First posted
• 28 July 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite period
• Basel
At Abbott, we help people live fuller lives—physically, emotionally, and socially. As a global healthcare leader with more than 107,000 employees in more than 160 countries, we develop breakthrough technologies and solutions that support health at every stage of life.
Within our Established Pharmaceuticals division (branded generics), we provide reliable, high-quality medicines to more than 18 million patients every day, with a strong presence in high-growth regions such as LATAM, APAC, India, and emerging markets. Our broad portfolio covers essential therapeutic areas, including women's health, gastroenterology, cardiometabolic, CNS & pain, and respiratory, meeting critical unmet medical needs worldwide.
Abbott is a place where science, purpose, and people align—and where diversity of perspectives and collaboration are essential to making a meaningful impact for patients.
We are currently looking for a Senior Financial Analyst, Procurement/TPM (Third Party Manufacturing) to join our EPD headquarters team and help shape the future of our global brands.
Main function:
This position within the Established Pharmaceuticals division is responsible for financial planning, analysis, and accounting for procurement and third-party manufacturing (TPM) within the PROC/TPM finance organization. Key activities include preparing monthly flash reports, RLBEs, plans, updates to standard prices and purchase orders, as well as performing "What-If" analyses to support operational and strategic objectives.
Responsibilities also include cost analytical accounting and variance analysis of actuals, forecasts, and plans to enable informed decision-making and strategic planning for procurement and TPM operations. The Senior Financial Analyst actively participates in project teams and provides financial insights to guide business decisions.
Main responsibilities:
• Provide strategic financial analysis in the PROC/TPM areas, including standard cost definition and associated reviews.
• Support PROC/TPM planning and LBE updates.
• Define standard cost prices, perform comprehensive price variance analysis, and provide strategic insights to optimize profitability and support long-term objectives.
• Provide data-driven insights and present recommendations to senior management.
• Manage month-end and year-end closures, ensuring clear variance analysis in P&L statements.
• Perform account balance analysis and ad hoc financial reviews as needed.
• Develop and execute comprehensive expense analysis and forecasting strategies to identify and realize measurable cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead and participate in projects, including ERP improvements, supply chain analysis, and global demand planning.
• Perform detailed cost analyses to support data-driven decisions in procurement and manufacturing.
• Support SOX compliance during audits by providing required reports and documentation.
• Drive PROC/TPM objectives by ensuring transparency and efficiency of transactional processes; raise awareness among business sponsors regarding financial procedures.
• Work independently under general direction and represent Procurement/TPM finance in cross-divisional initiatives.
• Frequently collaborate with other divisions, including CFS, and act as the primary point of contact for assigned projects.
• Perform ad hoc analyses as required by the PROC/TPM controller and the business.
• Ensure compliance with corporate procedures and regulatory requirements in all financial processes.
Minimum education:
• Bachelor's degree (or comparable degree) preferably in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required.
• More than 4 years of relevant professional experience required or a combination of education and experience demonstrating required skills.
Minimum required experience/training:
• Knowledge in procurement and finance with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas, and data analysis).
• Good working knowledge of MS PowerPoint and Word software.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Ability to work independently and take proactive initiatives.
• Understanding of the operational impact of financial decisions and the financial impact of operational decisions.
• Good interpersonal skills, highly task-oriented (meeting deadlines), capable of working in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent command of English indispensable, any other language would be an asset.
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