Finance Controller - ANI Malaysia at Abbott

Selangor, Malaysia

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, NutritionIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
  • Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA
  • Minimum 10–15 years of senior-level finance/accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of cultural, political, and economic environments, especially in healthcare systems
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels
  • Demonstrated managerial courage and decision-making capability
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to manage large data sets
  • Experience working in a matrix organization with strong negotiation and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial control, planning, reporting, analysis, and cash flow management for the division
  • Monitor actual sales and margin performance, prepare commentary, and take timely action on variances
  • Manage operational finance functions including CDOH, inventory, and departmental expenses
  • Ensure accurate month-end processes and accounting entries
  • Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure financial reporting integrity
  • Prepare Plan, RLBE’s, and other affiliate reviews with critical assessment of assumptions
  • Provide analytical support to commercial teams on KPIs, distributor contracts, tenders, pricing, and parallel imports
  • Participate in business process enhancements, margin improvement initiatives, and financial effectiveness programs
  • Support compliance with local and corporate financial policies
  • Engage in key customer and distributor reviews, assessing creditworthiness
  • Support the Finance Director with day-to-day finance activities

Skills

Financial Planning
Financial Control
Financial Reporting
Financial Analysis
Cash Flow Management
Internal Controls
Budgeting
Variance Analysis
Month-End Close
Inventory Management
ACCA
CIMA
Compliance
KPIs
Pricing

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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