Business Analyst - Nutrition - Central Europe

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health and helping people live their best lives.

Our International Nutrition Division (ANI) is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the Central Europe cluster . This is a maternity-cover role with a minimum 18‑month fixed‑term contract .

You will support the financial performance and strategic decisions across 3–4 countries representing ~30% of the cluster’s sales.

What You’ll Do

• Drive core financial reporting (Sales, P&L, Balance Sheet, DSO, DOH, profitability KPIs) and deliver actionable insights with gap‑closing recommendations.

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycles for assigned countries in alignment with division and regional timelines.

• Prepare and support monthly Business Reviews and Forecast Review meetings.

• Partner with commercial, marketing, and demand teams to support strategic and tactical decision‑making.

• Lead or support business cases for major initiatives (e.g., new product launches, new market entries).

• Manage pricing and master data accuracy in SAP and support continuous improvement of financial processes and planning tools.

• Coordinate the Central Europe S&OP process together with Demand, Commercial, and Finance teams.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar business or financial analysis role.

• Experience in a comparable industry and/or in a matrix multinational environment is an advantage.

• Strong analytical mindset, proactive attitude, and results-oriented approach.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); SAP and HFM experience is a plus.

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow your career, and be supported both personally and professionally. When you join us, you can expect:

• Career development in a global organization where you can shape your future.

• Competitive compensation, and ongoing learning opportunities within a multinational environment.

• A workplace recognized globally as a Great Place to Work and listed among Fortune’s Most Admired Companies.

• An employer known as a top workplace for diversity, working parents, women leaders, and scientists.

Grow with Abbott

Pursue your career aspirations with a company committed to helping people live healthier lives.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.