Business Finance Manager

  • Full-time
  • Workday Global Grade: 16

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, FacebookInstagramX and YouTube.

Job Description

This important roles serves as a key financial advisor to business leaders, providing insights, analysis, and recommendations to drive strategic decisions and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a strategic advisor to Business Unit Directors and Brand Team Leaders, supporting decision-making.
  • Closely cooperate with Market Access Value Proposition Managers on scenario planning, price change requests, price controls (actual vs approved) and financial analysis.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support business initiatives, investments, and cost management.
  • Lead the Business Plan, Long Range Plan, and LBE processes for designated Therapeutic Areas, aligning with company objectives.
  • Manage sales and demand planning in cooperation with commercial teams.
  • Prepare S&OP financial reports and presentations, including KPIs and performance metrics.
  • Calculate, plan, and maximize Brand Product P&Ls.
  • Continuously improve financial models, reporting tools, and processes to drive better decision-making and forecasting accuracy.
  • Oversee expense planning and review and comment actual spending versus multiple benchmarks (Plan, LBE, PY, LRP).
  • Identify risks and opportunities, recommending corrective actions.
  • Support month - and quarter- end closing with accruals and reserves calculations, ensuring accuracy of accounting entries in cooperation with Financial Shared Service staff.
  • Liaise between Finance and other departments, translating financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
  • Train and onboard Brand Team members in Finance.
  • Educate and upskill non-finance commercial staff in key financial principles, tools, and best practices to enhance financial literacy and business decision-making.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar.
  • Professional certification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) strongly preferred.
  • 7+ years’ experience in FP&A, business partnering, or related finance roles, ideally within pharmaceutical or biotech industries.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication, able to distill complex financial information for diverse audiences.
  • Experience managing complex budgets and providing actionable insights.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP/BI tools (SAP, Power BI) is a plus.
  • Strong commercial acumen, balancing tactical and strategic priorities.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Fluent in English.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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