Director Finance

Overview

Abb Vie'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 immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at  Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Linked In and Tik Tok.

Abb Vie'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 immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Purpose

This position oversees the consolidation of actuals and other HQ activities for Abb Vie Operations. The team coordinates the monthly close calendar and consolidates the P&L, balance sheet, and specified charges. Additionally, the role oversees manufacturing variance deferral accounting for the U.S., including related financial planning activities. This position is the Operations business lead for BPC and represents Operations on the Finance Master Data Council.

Lastly, the position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the financial statements and staff development. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to and interaction with the Vice President, Controller, Operations.

• Oversee consolidations and monthly actuals reporting for the P&L, balance sheet and specified charges
• Manage the manufacturing variance deferral accounting for the U.S., including related financial planning activities
• BPC business lead for system, ensuring system performance and performing related troubleshooting activities
• Master data:
  Represents Operations on the Finance Master Data Council ensuring Operations needs and point-of-view are represented in policy and projects
• Accounting:
  First-line resource for Operations Finance teams on accounting related questions, including consultations for new contracts and audit support for sites
• 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 LRP objectives
• Financial statement accuracy:
  Ensure accurate monthly reporting associated with functional strategic projects
• Staff 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

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA and/or advanced degree is a plus.
• Strong accounting skills and a solid understanding of Abb Vie accounting policies.
• Strong understanding of Abb Vie financial systems, including SAP S/4
  
  HANA and BPC.
• Experience in a complex global organization. Pharmaceutical sector experience is a plus but not required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with 5+ years of management experience.
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience, including leadership in organizing, planning and executing projects from vision through implementation across multiple reporting and organizational lines.
• Strong analytical skills; able to synthesize data into information to make decisions and provide recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix organization, build partnerships, and access available resources.
• High personal integrity, energy and objectivity.
• Process-focused with experience in implementing process improvements or change management initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in coaching and career development.

• The compensation range described…