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Abbott Finance Director in Alimos, Greece
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.
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 will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
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 Opportunity
This position works out of our office in Alimos, Athens in Greece within the International Finance Division (IFO).
As the Finance Director , you will lead the financial activities of the shared service function, ensuring compliance with all regulations, accounting principles, and internal standards. You will act as a key business partner to affiliate leadership teams, driving financial stewardship, strategic insights, and proactive decision support across the organization.
Beyond functional finance excellence, this role plays a critical part in shaping collective company governance and strengthening cross-functional collaboration by working closely with commercial, HR, QA, and other business leaders.
What You’ll Do
Act as a trusted advisor to business and commercial leaders, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and solutions that drive growth and operational excellence.
Strengthen cross-functional collaboration by fostering transparency, shared governance, and effective decision‑making across the affiliate and regional teams.
Provide strategic financial insights to support resource allocation, commercial strategies, and achievement of business objectives.
Represent Corporate Finance in respective Committees/Leadership meetings and governance forums, contributing to strategic discussions and business reviews.
Maintain strong relationships with the business and promote a customer‑centric mindset, ensuring finance supports value creation for internal and external stakeholders.
Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, promoting a culture of accountability, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
Drive a proactive financial culture through forward‑looking analysis, early risk identification, and continuous process optimization.
Oversee core financial operations, ensuring strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and accurate financial reporting.
Prepare and present financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, forecasts, audits, regulatory filings) that clearly communicate insights to senior leadership.
Ensure timely and compliant submission of tax returns and all required statutory documentation.
Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and consultants to maintain high-quality financial governance.
Evaluate investment and financing strategies to support organizational needs and long-term sustainability.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree or professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA preferred).
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or controlling, ideally within a multinational or matrix organization.
Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cash flow management.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights.
Language requirements: Fluency in English (written and spoken), Greek language proficiency
Solid understanding of IFRS/GAAP, tax legislation, and internal control frameworks.
Demonstrated success in business partnering and influencing senior stakeholders.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to build and develop teams.
Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel.
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.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com