Business Finance Manager

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

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