Commercial Analyst

OVERVIEW

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

Operational

Internal Systems and Processes

• Comply with ARDx’s Quality Management System policies, procedures, work instructions and forms. 

• Ensure that all activities comply with the quality management system and the requirements of ISO9001.

Customers

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Highly competent oral and written communication skills.

• Highest levels of integrity and diplomacy.

• Capacity to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality internally and externally.

Financial

• Seek approval for expenses in line with department specific authorization levels.

People Management and Development

• No people management responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for own work and follow-up meetings with line manager as required.

• Undertake training and development as required.

Conduct

• Ensure all activities carried out by self are in accordance with legislative employment policies, health & safety requirements and corporate policy.

• Promote a standard of excellence for quality and customer focus at Abbott.

• Uphold Abbott’s Code of Business Conduct.

• Live our Abbott Values – Pioneering, Achieving, Caring, Enduring.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

Essential

• A Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, or Economics

• 5+ years of experience in Business Analytics or Finance

• Innovative thinking and analytical knowledge for assessment and interpretation of data

• Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to work with senior management.

• Exposure to business intelligence tools like Power BI and Tableau

Desirable

• Master’s in Business Administration or a similar field.

• Corporate finance knowledge, budget management training, and research skills.

Competencies and Attributes

Operational

• Analyze data, create reports, and communicate findings.

• Speed and high-level accuracy on revenue analysis and forecasting.

• Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel, SQL, or business intelligence software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to manipulate and analyze large datasets.

• Ability to use financial modelling software or Excel to create financial models for forecasting and decision-making.

• Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., MySQL, Oracle) to extract and manipulate data for analysis.

• Basic programming skills in languages like Python or R can be beneficial for automating tasks, data cleaning, and analysis.

• Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for accessing sales and financial data.

• Understanding of statistical concepts and techniques for data analysis.

• Ability to create visualizations and dashboards to present data and insights effectively using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Excel.

• Strong modeling background and application of various statistical/machine learning models for forecasting and predictive analytics.

• Able to perform in-depth data validation on data from various resources, research and resolve data discrepancies.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt, collaborate and influence positive outcomes.

• Well-developed record keeping and time management skills.

• Ability to plan and prioritise work according to business needs and change focus when required.

Internal Systems and Processes

• Ability to utilise business software e.g. Office 365, ERP systems, CRM systems.

• Ability to plan and prioritize work according to business needs and change focus when required.

• Create and support.

Customers and external stakeholders

• Strong interpersonal communication skills including collaboration with all teams within the organisation.

• Highly competent oral and written communication skills.

• Highest levels of integrity and diplomacy.

• Capacity to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality internally and externally.

Abbott provides some fantastic benefits for our employees, these include:

• Leading Learning and Development opportunities.

• Wellness programs.

• Discounted share options.

• Being part of an organisation reputed to be a World’s Top Employer recognised for our workplace culture that values healthy living, diversity and equal opportunity.

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott is committed to building a diverse workforce that values diversity across gender, age, culture, disability and lifestyle.

In order to be eligible to work for Abbott in Australia or New Zealand, you must hold current working rights with no restrictions for the respective country applicable.

We ask that recruiters respect our internal recruitment process and PSA panel by refraining from contacting us or forwarding unsolicited profiles.