JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division Donegal

The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre system.

Role Purpose

The Financial Analyst will support business performance through advanced financial analysis, data modelling, and the automation of reporting processes. This role is pivotal in moving the function away from its current reliance on manual, non-automated activities, and toward a more streamlined and efficient way of working. By introducing data-driven insights and automation solutions, the role will significantly enhance the speed, accuracy and impact of financial reporting and decision-making

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Analysis & Business Partnering

Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasts, and variance analysis
Partner with operational teams to translate performance data into actionable financial insights
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Identify key business drivers and build financial models to reflect them
Challenge assumptions and provide data-driven recommendations

2. Data Analytics & Insights

Analyse large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Develop interactive dashboards and visualisations using tools such as Power BI etc
Build and enhance data models to improve performance tracking
Perform ad hoc analysis to inform strategic and commercial decision-making
Apply statistical and analytical techniques to strengthen forecasting accuracy

3. Automation & Process Improvement

Drive the automation of recurring financial reports, replacing existing manual, time-intensive processes
Identify legacy reporting and analysis activities that can be streamlined or eliminated
Automate recurring financial reports using tools such as:
- Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA)
- Power BI / Power Automate
- Python / SQL (where applicable)
Identify manual processes and implement automation solutions
Standardise and optimise finance workflows to improve efficiency, consistency and scalability
Collaborate with IT / data teams to enhance data architecture and availability

4. Data Governance & Quality

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data
Design and maintain appropriate checks and controls within automated processes
Maintain documentation for models, reports, and automation solutions

5. Systems & Continuous Improvement

Support implementation and enhancement of ERP and reporting systems
Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, with a focus on digitisation and automation
Stay current with emerging tools and analytics techniques
Promote a data-driven and automation-first culture within the finance function

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field

Professional Qualifications (Preferred but not essential)

ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or working towards)
Data analytics certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Tableau, Python) are advantageous

Technical Skills

Advanced Excel (including Power Query and Power Pivot)
Strong experience with Power BI (or similar BI tools)
Working knowledge of SQL and/or Python (desirable)
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into meaningful business insight
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Strong communication, able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Proactive and curious mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement and automation
Comfortable working across finance and data/technology, with an interest in digital transformation

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

Ireland > Donegal Town : R267

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Dl39S8.3 (Ireland)

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

Financial Analyst - Data Analytics & Automation

Job Description