(Senior) Financial Analyst

Abbott seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in Zurich to support its Thoratec division, providing financial insights for life-saving heart pump systems like CentriMag and HeartMate 3.

This position sits within Abbott’s global medical device division, specifically at Thoratec Switzerland GmbH. The role focuses on delivering financial guidance for the CentriMag System and HeartMate 3 products, which serve patients with advanced heart failure. By shaping financial insights, the analyst helps drive innovation, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a financial partner for cost centers, capital projects, inventory, and change orders.
• Manage the annual budgeting cycle and conduct periodic forecasting for assigned areas.
• Collaborate with business units to track performance, spot opportunities, and drive improvements.
• Oversee the full capital lifecycle, including planning, tracking, and post-investment review.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate financial impacts by working with the local supply chain.
• Enhance financial processes, tools, reporting accuracy, and data integrity.
• Maintain strict compliance with financial controls, policies, and reporting standards.
• Deliver tasks consistently, accurately, and on time.
• Lead month-end activities, including journal entries, variance analysis, and report preparation.

Requirements

• A degree in Finance or a related field.
• Around five years of professional experience, including at least three years in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).
• Strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for various stakeholders.
• Proficiency with systems such as SAP, Dodeca/Essbase, Excel, and Power BI.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
• Capacity to manage priorities and thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
• Fluent proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in manufacturing or operations finance.

What the company offers

• A purpose-driven role contributing to life-saving medical technologies.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialization, such as becoming a costing subject matter expert.
• Flexibility and autonomy in managing daily work.
• A modern workplace located in central Zurich.

About the company

The team at Thoratec Switzerland GmbH is diverse and collaborative, comprising approximately 130 colleagues across development, quality, and production functions. The company seeks curious and motivated individuals who enjoy solving problems, working together, and making a meaningful impact.

• A diverse and collaborative team environment with around 130 colleagues.
• A focus on curiosity, motivation, and problem-solving.
• An inclusive culture that values different perspectives.
• A modern workplace in the heart of Zurich.