About the role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Finance Supervisor FP&A, Pedialyte
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
- The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division.
The Financial Supervisor, FP&A – Pedialyte is responsible for delivering comprehensive financial planning, analysis, and decision support to drive profitable growth and sustain market leadership for the Pedialyte brand. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams—including Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain—to provide actionable insights, ensure financial discipline, and optimize investments that maximize brand performance and long-term value creation.
As a key financial business partner, this role translates strategic brand priorities into financial plans, evaluates critical investments (e.g., media, trade, innovation), and proactively identifies risks and opportunities to ensure delivery of revenue and margin objectives. The position also plays a critical role in enhancing financial visibility, enabling faster, data-driven decisions in a dynamic and competitive consumer health environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Serve as the primary finance partner to the Pedialyte brand team, owning the full commercial P&L and ensuring alignment between financial targets and brand strategy.
- Analyze key business drivers, including volume, pricing, mix, promotional spend, and marketing effectiveness, to identify risks and opportunities.
- Evaluate ROI of brand investments including advertising, innovation launches, packaging changes, and channel expansion initiatives.
- Partner with Marketing to optimize media and promotional spend, ensuring investments are allocated to the highest-return activities.
- Support innovation pipeline through business case development, scenario modeling, and post-launch performance tracking.
- Lead annual planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment on key assumption.
- Identify and drive productivity and margin opportunities, enabling reinvest in brand growth initiatives.
- Enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics to improve financial visibility and enable faster decision-making.
- Own month-end close responsibilities, including journal entries and P&L analysis versus plan and benchmarks
- Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with GAAP and internal policies
- Develop concise, executive-ready presentations for leadership forums (e.g., LBE, forecast reviews), translating complex financial data into clear business recommendations
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
Required:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
- Finance experience (FP&A, Cost/General Accounting or Financial Reporting).
Preferred:
- Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
- Experience supporting brand or commercial teams in a business-partnering capacity
- Knowledge of integrated financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes
- Ability to design and improve financial reporting tools and systems
MISC
- This is an on-site role - not a remote role.
- Sponsorship: we will not provide sponsorship of any kind for this role (including OPT).
- Relocation assistance is not offered for this role.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$86,700.00 – $173,300.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Financial Planning and Analysis
DIVISION:
ANPD Nutrition Products
LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : RP02
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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Aplyr's read
Abbott Laboratories is a leader in healthcare innovation, attracting professionals dedicated to advancing medical technology and patient care on a global scale.
What's promising
- •Abbott's diverse product range offers stability and growth opportunities.
- •Strong global presence enhances career mobility and international experience.
- •Commitment to R&D fosters a culture of innovation and learning.
What to watch
- •Regulatory challenges can impact product launch timelines.
- •High competition in the healthcare sector pressures market share.
- •Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.
Why Abbott
- •Abbott's focus on both diagnostics and nutrition sets it apart from typical pharmaceutical companies.
- •Extensive global footprint provides unique cross-border project opportunities.
- •Abbott's investment in emerging markets offers growth in diverse regions.
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About Abbott
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company that develops and manufactures a wide range of medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals.
