Thoratec Switzerland GmbH is part of the medical device division of Abbott Laboratories, a fortune 500 company with over 115’000 employees worldwide. We are the global market leader for implantable and extracorporeal blood pumps based on magnetic levitation technology. Our life-saving systems, which we develop and manufacture in Zurich, are used for advanced heart failure patients needing short- or long-term circulatory support.
Our location in the heart of the city of Zurich has around 130 employees in the areas of development, quality and production of the CentriMagsystem and the HeartMate 3. Currently, we are expanding our team in Zurich and an exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and talented:
What You’ll Work On
Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
Interact with management to prepare planning schedules and key monthly management reports, focusing on variance analysis, trends and key business issues.
Provide reliable, timely and accurate financial information to enable effective decision-making. Apply appropriate logic and financial concepts to solve problems and recommend solutions.
Work with a variety of functions and various levels of management to evaluate strategic initiatives and cost saving opportunities.
Develop detailed financial forecasts incorporating historic, trended and current business information.
Monitor functional and departmental spending versus budget by highlighting material variances using system generated detail and trend reports.
Prepare journal entries and assist in month end close as needed to ensure proper accounting at the functional and departmental level.
Maintain data base (Dodeca) for reporting and Latest Best Estimate.
Prepare and distribute financial reports by gathering and analyzing information related to current performance.
Work with Business Partners on Capital and Project Expense.
Prepare a wide range of financial services and deliverables, including ad-hoc management reporting, submission of financial schedules to Division/Corporate, coordination of planning schedules and meetings.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or similar qualification
Min 3-5 experience in financial planning and analysis
Experience in Manufacturing and/or Operations (in addition to equivalent experience listed above)
Fluent English and comprehensive German is required
Strong communication, presentation and teamwork skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Capability to manage databases from different systems (SAP, Essbase, Excel, Dodeca, PowerBI)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to articulate financial results based on audience
Ability to manage tight deadlines in high-pressure situations
Ability to work effectively under uncertainties and flexibility to meet changing priorities in a proactive manner
Initiative and self-motivation in understanding business needs
Excellent command of English is essential, German comprehension would be an asset
Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and excellent proficiency with excel
Working at Abbott:
At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and fuller life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
A workplace in a fortune 500 company and the world’s leading manufacturer of medical devices
A challenging position in a crisis independent industry
To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team
Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise
Competitive compensations and benefits
A workplace in the center of Zurich
We are looking for highly motivated person who would like to be part of our passionate team with broad responsibilities. Do you have what it takes? Then send us your application including motivation letter, curriculum vitae, letter of recommendation and diplomas today. We are looking forward to meeting you in the heart of Zurich!
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Technoparkstrasse 1
8005 Zurich
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