Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Marketing Budget and Planning Lead

Working at Abbott

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 them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division.

Job Responsibilities

The Marketing Budget & Planning Lead reporting to the Head of Strategic Planning & Operations within the Internal Agency, Creative + Digital Services (CDS) plays a critical role in the financial planning and operational management of Abbott Nutrition’s internal creative agency. This role functions as a financial analyst and strategic partner, responsible for budget forecasting, tracking, and reporting across brand portfolios. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Core Job Function

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead financial planning processes for the internal agency, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide analytical support for complex budget projects, including Statement of Work (SOW) planning.
• Estimate quarterly favorability/unfavorability based on brand SOW forecasts.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and identify variances.
• Manage planning and budget-to-actual comparisons for division-level cost centers.
• Interpret financial results and recommend strategic options based on data analysis.

Budget Management & Reporting

• Prepare and distribute financial templates, instructions, and guidelines for LBE (Latest Best Estimate) planning.
• Record monthly expenses and reconcile accrual accounts.
• Generate weekly and monthly budget reports for each ANPD brand SOW.
• Analyze and prepare financial presentations for leadership meetings with CDS Director and department heads.
• Oversight for vendor POs
• Respond to ad hoc financial requests and provide timely insights.

Agency Talent & Performance Metrics

• Work with internal departments heads on contract worker resource management including tracking utilization and other key talent KPIs
• Primary Liaison with staffing agencies on Contract/Freelance talent.
• Responsible for Monthly Agency Scorecard

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Portfolio Leads to support technical aspects of the budget process.
• Establish strong relationships with business units to gather financial inputs and ensure alignment.
• Interface directly with key financial managers across the division.
• Provide financial support and baseline data to non-financial managers during strategic planning.

Operational Excellence

• Operate with a high degree of autonomy and proactively navigate internal networks to accomplish goals.
• Support continuous improvement of financial processes and tools within the agency.
• Ensure compliance with Abbott’s financial policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or budget management.

Preferred

• Experience in a marketing or agency environment preferred.
• Strong proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, Hyperion).
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

MISC:

• This is an on-site role - not a remote role.
• There is no relocation provided for this role.

Apply Now

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.

The base pay for this position is $85,300.00 – $170,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.