Director, NEC Price Forecasting

AbbVie • Mettawa, IL

12h

About The Position

Primary Job Function: Position leads the Neuroscience and Eye Care (NEC) Price Forecasting team supporting the commercial brands and finance teams for all Gross-to-Net (GTN) sales planning and reporting. Estimate/review all rebates/discounts for products. Provide ad hoc financial analysis as needed. Prepare all required schedules for Plan/LBE/LRP. Train and lead team. The position will have five direct reports and will lead complex and critical processes that requires a high level of communication with teams and other organizations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive Accounting/Finance.
• The ability to interact with and support senior level management and to partner effectively and independently in a matrix organization.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, planning and decision making skills.
• Extensive interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint technical and content strategy skills.
• Strong broad systems knowledge across a wide range of technology.
• The ability to manage and coordinate multiple activities and shifting priorities under tight timeframes.
• A highly motivated self-starter who can translate broad directions into high quality analytical output.
• Open to new ideas, creative and utilizes value-added principles in approach.
• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience in pricing, forecasting, or FP&A.
• MBA/CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects for planning and reporting for NEC products for Plan, LBE and LRP.
• Full responsibility for detailed forecast of products within NEC portfolio.
• Work closely with Market Access and pricing to review GTN forecast.
• Attend LBE meetings and Plan/LRP meetings with the brand teams.
• Primary contact for brand team for any pricing related questions.
• Conduct and/or review price scenario analysis for various planning cycles.
• Assist in and/or review ad hoc analysis as requested on various marketing initiatives.
• Work with forecasting and commercial finance to present a consolidated net sales message.
• Coordinate all team monthly tasks and responsibilities.
• Provide leadership and support for the NEC reserve balance sheet process.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Train, mentor and develop direct reports and other team members.
• Create an environment that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse and highly talented workforce.
• Provide ad hoc support as needed for any systems related projects and various outside requests.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director