Abbott
Abbott

FP&A Analyst - Regional Service Center

RoleFinance
LevelMid Level
LocationKarachi, Pakistan
WorkOn-site
TypeFull-time
Posted2 days ago
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About the role

JOB DESCRIPTION:

FP&A Analyst – Regional Service Center: Role Purpose:

The FP&A Analyst – Regional Service Center plays an important role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the MEAP & TR-CIS region.

This role is responsible for ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and integrity within planning systems, while partnering closely with affiliates and HQ teams to deliver high-quality financial support and standardized processes.

Major responsibilities: RLBE System Management

  • Lead the end-to-end RLBE (Rolling Latest Best Estimate) data loading process in SAC across multiple countries, channels, currencies, and performance units.
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of P&L, Balance Sheet, Causals, and P23B submissions within defined timelines.
  • Develop and maintain standardized templates and financial models to support affiliates in preparing and submitting forecast data.
  • Act as a key point of contact for affiliates, providing guidance on data input, structure, and system requirements.
  • Perform data validation, reconciliation, and variance checks, proactively identifying and resolving inconsistencies.
  • Support HQ teams with RLBE validation processes, ensuring alignment between affiliate submissions and system outputs.
  • Continuously improve tools and processes to enhance efficiency, automation, and data reliability.

Portfolio Optimization & Brand P&L Analysis

  • Develop and maintain Brand P&L models, including robust allocation methodologies across cost components.
  • Design standard input templates to streamline data collection and improve transparency of allocation logic.
  • Partner with affiliates to define and optimize allocation mechanisms, ensuring consistency and business relevance.
  • Support affiliates in the preparation of financial decks and presentations.
  • Contribute to portfolio optimization initiatives, providing analytical insights to support decision-making.

Financial Processes & Operational Support

Annual Standard Cost Cycle:

  • Lead the centralized standard cost reconciliation across SKUs.

  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of cost data, identifying gaps and coordinating with affiliates to resolve them.

  • Manage data uploads for all affiliates in SAC, ensuring consistency and quality.

  • Organic Execution Model (OEM):

  • Prepare and maintain templates supporting the annual OEM cycle.

  • Manage data uploads for all affiliates in SAC, ensuring consistency and quality.

Month-End Close Support:

  • Develop and maintain models to support affiliates in sales and expense closing activities.
  • Ensure alignment between reported results and planning data.

Financial Analysis & Reporting Tools

  • Maintain and enhance internal analytical tools, including:

  • Statistics & performance tracking files

  • Plan-to-Actual (P2A) analysis

  • Cash flow tracking models

  • Causals analysis frameworks

  • Drive automation and optimization of reporting and analysis files to improve efficiency and usability.

  • Develop and maintain FOC (Free of Charge) analysis models, integrating them into sales upload tool to assess real-time impact on margins.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
  • Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (experience with SAC is a plus).
  • Ability to manage large, complex datasets across multiple dimensions.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automation.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver within specified timelines.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
  • 1–3 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or similar roles.
  • Experience in a regional or Service Center structure is a strong advantage.
  • Familiarity with forecasting, planning cycles, and financial systems.

The base pay for this position is

N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Accounting & Reporting:

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma:

LOCATION:

Pakistan > Karachi : Plot No ST-2;KDA Scheme

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Required skills

FP&A

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Data validation

P&L analysis

About Abbott

Pakistan - Karachi

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