Finance Director, Allergan Aesthetics Canada

AbbVie Inc; Markham; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global biotechnology company is seeking a Finance Leader for its Canadian operations. The role involves managing financial reporting, planning, and analysis while leading a finance team to drive business success. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance with proven leadership skills. Opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are emphasized in our corporate culture.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a similar role in an international corporation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team across boundaries.
• Experience in financial planning, accounting, and taxation principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance organization for Canada Allergan Aesthetics operations.
• Provide financial insights and decision support to management.
• Manage and develop the local finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Team management

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree in business (Accounting/Finance/Admin)

CPA or similar accounting certification

Job description

Company Description

At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/. Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.

Job Description

Joining Allergan Aesthetics (AA), an AbbVie company means you will be part of a team of

outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients’ lives. AA exists to empower confidence for consumers and customers, creating products and technologies that drive the advancement of aesthetic medicine. We believe in the power of shaping your own life, your own business, your own look – and we continue to evolve our business around the needs of those we serve. United by our shared belief in what we do and a commitment to doing what is right, we bring our best every day to empower confidence.

Lead the finance organization and manage all aspects of finance for Canada Allergan Aesthetics operations. Key member of the country leadership team and area finance leadership team.

Operate as the key business partner and influencer, providing financial insights and decision support to AA General Manager and the associated Country Leadership Team, as well as communicating with and supporting the Europe and Canada Area Finance Director. Effectively manage, coach, and develop local finance team, instilling a culture of compliance and financial control across the business.

Responsible for the company’s financial reporting, financial plans, S&OP, finance and accounting policies/practices. Direct all financial functions and activities to meet the company business objectives of growth, profitability, and working capital management in accordance with regulations, accounting principles, and standards. Accountable for planning, developing, implementing and administering financial control and analysis driving the financial success of the company.

Decision support and business partnering

• Provide country management team effective management reporting, analysis, and insights.
• Prepare financial analysis and evaluation of business results to support and influence resource allocation alternatives/proposals, investment and commercial decisions.
• Attend all local/regional business reviews with country manager.
• Provide analytical commentary of results versus budget and forecast, highlighting trends and variances and assist management in the formulation of action plans to correct deviations.
• Lead and coordinate the development of strategic and annual business plans and budgets as well as periodic forecasting processes.
• Develop financial outlooks and estimates to assist management in identifying risks and opportunities in achieving quarterly and annual objectives, including contingency planning to ensure Operating Income objectives are achieved.
• Support business development and alliance management activities.
• Effectively manage across local and global functions and develop strong working relationships.
• Direct S&OP process in close alignment with LBE process.

Working capital management

• Working with host, drive accounts receivable management. Working with local teams, commercial leaders, and FSSC to achieve timely collections and hit company DSO targets.
• Maximize and monitor all aspects of working capital including cash, DSO, DOH, DPO, etc.

Team management

• Recruit, develop, and retain financial talent.
• Lead and engage employees, providing clear expectations and support.
• Prioritize team activities and delegate tasks to appropriate levels of organization.
• Ensure capabilities and capacity exist to support requirements.
• Focus on coaching and development planning to ensure employees can reach their highest potential.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Lead and engage the financial team and be a role model and influencer of compliance and business support across the organization
• Provide accurate, timely and critical financial analyses, evaluations and recommendations under time and information constraints to facilitate local and corporate strategic and tactical decision making
• Identify financial risk and opportunity areas for the local business and all divisions in the short, medium and long term periods.
• Work in partnership with the various functions, maintain adequate communication flow to adhere to company policies and achieve Company objectives

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required. Graduate degree in business, particularly Accounting/ Finance/Admin.
• CPA or similar accounting certification required
• Five years of experience in similar role in subsidiary of an international corporation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and to work across boundaries
• Experience in financial planning, accounting, cost accounting and principles of taxation.
• Cross-functional analytical skills to assist and influence senior management decision making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at senior management level.
• Ability to work in English language

Why Allergan Aesthetics?

We believe in the work that we do and together we create the products and technologies that drive the advancement of aesthetic medicine. Our principles are shaped to empower us to deliver on that promise:

• Making your practice our purpose (YPOP)
• Inclusive of all people
• Putting science at the core
• Creating what’s next
• Connecting to patients.

We show up every day, energized by the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives. So, every day is one that counts. Aligning your interests with our imperatives as a business, you always have opportunities to step up and reach higher. So, we foster an inclusive, supportive environment where you’re empowered to ask questions, think big and build on each other's best ideas.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.

Additional Information

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