Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional's and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.This position works out of ourTemecula, CAlocation in theAbbott Vasculardivision.
Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents.
The Opportunity
The Site Finance Manager in Temecula, CA ensures the accuracy and reliability of plant‑level financial data,maintainsstrong internal controls, and partners closely with plant and functional leaders to support both daily operational decisions and long‑term performance. This positionis responsible foroverseeing the systems and processes that support cost accounting, financial planning, capital evaluation, and operational efficiency.
The Site Finance Manager also contributes to the plant’s financial strategy by developing analyses, financial recommendations, and tools that drive continuous improvement and ensure the proper reflection of the plant’s financial results and forecasts. The role has direct management of a senior financial analyst, supporting their development and ensuring effective andtimelyanalytical support for plant operations.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead development of the plant’sannualoperatingplanAOP, LBEforecastcycles, and monthly financialreporting.
- Analyze actual results across manufacturing andprovideactionable insights on variances, cost drivers, and saving opportunities.
- Prepare financial models and business analyses to support operational decisions and long-range planning.
- Partner with the Plant Controller on financial updates and performance presentations.
Cost Accounting & Product Costing
- Maintain cost accounting systems and ensureaccuratelabor, overhead, and material costing.
- Prepare and update product standard costs; analyze cost trends and manufacturing variances.
Capital Investment & Fixed Assets
- Support financial justification of capital and RCE requests (NPV, IRR, payback).
- Assistwith capital tracking, reporting, andpost completionreviews.
- Ensureappropriate controlsand procedures for capital spending.
- Maintain fixed asset records, including capitalization, tagging, anddepreciationaccuracy.
Business Partnership & Operational Support
- Serve as the primary financial partner for the EngineeringDirectorand functional leaders.
- Provide guidance onoperatingbudgets, staffing plans, andcost savingsinitiatives.
- Support efforts to improve cost control and operational efficiency.
- Develop dashboards, KPIs, and tools that enhance decision-making.
Leadership, Development & Team Coordination
- Coordinate and support thehiring anddevelopmentof junior staff.
- Promote financial education and cost awareness across the plant.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard assets and ensure compliant financial reporting.
- Ensure adherence to GAAP, SOX, and corporate/division financial policies.
- Oversee plant-level financial documentation and support audit activities.
Systems, Tools & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure effective use of ERP and financial systems (e.g., SAP).
- Improve processes related to reporting, data accuracy, analytics, and cost tracking.
- Maximizeuseof system tools to delivertimely, reliable operational and financial information.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldrequired;Master’spreferred.
- 7+ years of FP&A, cost accounting, or operational finance experience (manufacturing strongly preferred).CPA or CMA preferred.
- Experience with cost accounting, planning, analysis, and manufacturing systems.
- Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to work effectively across all levels.
Additional Skills
- Strong FP&A and general accountingexpertise.
- Strong understanding of product costing, inventory accounting, financial statements, and internal controls.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Results-oriented,self motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong business acumen withabilityto translate financial insights into recommendations.
- Proficient with ERP systems (SAP), advanced Excel, and analytics/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
