Finance Manager

Operations Finance is a global and dynamic group going through a period of rapid change driven by internal and corporate initiatives. The Finance Manager will spearhead the Reporting and other HQ functions with strong partnership and FP&A knowledge while maintaining appropriate controls. This position will play a critical role in driving change as systems and the business environment changes. Successful candidates will have a high performance track record and ability to coach and develop staff. This position interacts with various groups within AbbVie requiring excellent communication skills and strong inter-personal skills.
Key Responsibilities Include:

• Reporting functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Month-end close process
• Publish internal metric and report generation
• Support frontline resources with Accounting guidance and counseling
• Coordinate audits, internal, external and SOX
• Lead internal quality reporting initiatives
• Support or lead the following projects:
• Close Acceleration
• Accounting changes, GAAP and internal policies
• TM1 deployment, on-boarding
• Partner with FP&A function to ensure a streamlined and efficient process
• Lead Ops monthly Accounting Forum
• Other duties as necessary
  

Qualifications
Basic:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• 6 plus years of accounting or finance experience
• Experience in supporting and presenting to senior business and finance management.
• Firm understanding of AbbVie's financial policies (CFMs), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and internal controls.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in business applications, TM1, SAP and HFM.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to change to achieve required timelines.
• Initiative and ability to work in team environment.
• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods.

Preferred:

• Previous FP&A roles in pharmaceutical/healthcare manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Previous Cost Accounting experience preferred.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functional partners to enable higher performance.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.
• Anticipates problems and opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled