Associate Director, Immunology Finance

AbbVie•Mettawa, IL

45d•$141,500 - $268,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Immunology Finance will provide financial leadership and business support for the Rheumatology. 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 Rheumatology franchises. In addition, this position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the financial statements and staff development as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Requires 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

Nice To Haves

MBA in Accounting or Finance and/or CPA/CMA
Multi-division experience and knowledge of the financial planning process
Solid understanding of automated accounting systems such as TM1, desktop productivity and mainframe accounting applications

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 Rheumatology 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
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
Ensure accurate monthly reporting associated with functional strategic projects and P&L Actuals
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