Associate Director, Immunology Finance
AbbVie
Summary
The Associate Director, Immunology Finance will provide financial leadership and business support for Gastroenterology. Specifically, this position is responsible for financial planning and analysis related to Plan, Update, LBE and LRP, decision-making support and recommendations to Senior Management taking into consideration market dynamics, brand strategy, resourcing and strategic projects related to the Gastroenterology franchises. In addition, this position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the financial statements and staff development as required.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of the SG&A planning processes (Plan/LBE/LRP), ensuring deliverables are accurate, clear, concise and aligned with business strategy and ready for Executive level review and approval.
- Work closely with business partners to develop financial models that accurately incorporate market dynamics and brand strategy
- Be a strategic partner for US Gastroenterology and provide clear and concise output deliverables that can be reviewed with Executive management
- Work closely with business partners to ensure adequate and appropriate resourcing levels to successfully launch functional assets
- Decision Support/Special Projects -- Provide analyses for ad hoc or other business presentations that lend insight into key business drivers enabling operating management to adapt more appropriate tactics/strategy to meet the LRP objectives
- Financial statement accuracy – Ensure accurate monthly reporting associated with functional strategic projects and P&L Actuals
- Talent Development – responsible for delegating to and coaching a staff of employees to ensure an optimal level of support to the business and provide coaching and career development opportunities to sustain a high performing staff
- Individual is expected to successfully perform all responsibilities with a high degree of self-motivation and autonomy
- Hybrid schedule in IL required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Requires 8-10 years progressive accounting or finance experience.
- This position requires an individual with the ability and desire to proactively search out and evaluate business problems and opportunities
- Capability to direct efforts to achieve answers and results
- Ability to solve business problems through the proactive identification of issues and subsequent collection, analysis and interpretation of related data Demonstrated problem solving and analysis within a broad framework of AbbVie's financial policies (CFMs), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Preferred: MBA in Accounting or Finance and/or CPA/CMA
- Preferred: Multi-division experience and knowledge of the financial planning process
- Preferred: Solid understanding of automated accounting systems such as TM1, desktop productivity and mainframe accounting applications
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 8-10 years progressive accounting or finance experience
- Ability to proactively search out and evaluate business problems and opportunities
- Capability to direct efforts to achieve answers and results
- Ability to solve business problems through proactive identification of issues and analysis and interpretation of related data
- Demonstrated problem solving and analysis within AbbVie's financial policies (CFMs) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Preferred: MBA in Accounting or Finance and/or CPA/CMA
- Preferred: Multi-division experience and knowledge of the financial planning process
- Preferred: Solid understanding of automated accounting systems such as TM1, desktop productivity and mainframe accounting applications
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Long-term incentive programs
Company overview
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and markets advanced therapies for some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. Founded in 2013 as a spin-off from Abbott Laboratories, AbbVie has established itself as a leader in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, and virology. The company's flagship product, Humira (adalimumab), was one of the world's top-selling drugs for treating autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. AbbVie maintains a robust pipeline of innovative medicines and has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Allergan in 2020. With research facilities across the United States and globally, AbbVie focuses on advancing science to improve patient outcomes while maintaining strong commercial operations worldwide. The company operates with a patient-centric approach and invests significantly in research and development to address unmet medical needs across multiple therapeutic areas.