Lead, Finance Immunology

Allergan Aesthetics; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Lead Finance professional for the Immunology department in Montreal. The role entails overseeing financial planning and analysis, managing a significant sales portfolio, and leading a finance team. Ideal candidates will possess a strong financial background and have experience in the bio-pharmaceutical sector. The position demands advanced English proficiency and offers a full-time schedule with a collaborative office environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant financial experience.
• Bio-pharmaceutical or research finance experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide finance leadership to the Immunology department, aligning financial strategies.
• Oversee financial closing activities related to budgeting and expense management.
• Lead all Profit & Loss (P&L) planning aspects for immunology projects.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Cost Optimization

GAAP Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

CA, CGA, CMA, or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

TM1

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie'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 AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day. AbbVie Canada is recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada.

When choosing your career path, choose to be remarkable.

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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, vision care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Overview

The Lead Finance - Immunology is a senior strategic leader responsible for overseeing the financial planning and analysis functions within the Immunology department, managing an Immunology Sales portfolio of USD $500MM and SG&A expenses totaling USD $120MM. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and driving the success of the Immunology business unit. The Lead will manage a high-performing finance team, collaborate with senior leaders across departments, and elevate financial insights to inform key initiatives within the Immunology space.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Provide finance leadership to the Immunology department, aligning financial strategies with overall business objectives.
• Oversee financial closing activities related to budgeting, expense management, and financial variance analysis.
• Lead all Profit & Loss (P&L) aspects of financial planning for immunology projects, including Long Range Plans (LRP), annual operating plans, and monthly forecasts (LBEs).
• Develop and evaluate business cases for investments and sales opportunities, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and financial objectives.
• Champion value and measure cost optimization programs within the department.
• Liaise with financial auditors and support audit-related requests, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Oversee activities of financial analysts, setting goals and priorities, and motivating the team to deliver exceptional financial results.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to financial team members within the department.
• Support various process improvements, fostering a culture of continuous enhancement within the finance function.

Core Competencies

• Strong leader and collaborator, exhibiting ownership and capability to deliver results in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to influence decisions through sound financial analysis and relay complex financial data in clear, understandable terms.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial controls in a research context.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Initiative-driven with an inquisitive mindset, promoting continuous improvement and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional designation preferred (CA, CGA, CMA, or MBA).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant financial experience.
• Bio-pharmaceutical or research finance experience preferred.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as SAP and TM1.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Additional Information:

• Travel: No/Limited
• Job Type: Experienced
• Schedule: Full-Time, 3 days in office policy (Montreal office)

AbbVie strives to provide a French working environment for its employees in Quebec. Although it has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing the following requirement, advanced knowledge of English / Fluency in English is an essential requirement for the position of Lead, Finance, including but not limited to interactions with English-speaking employees outside Quebec, clients outside Quebec, and Anglophone regions.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities to apply.

Additional Information

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. For more, visit this link. Applicants seeking accommodations can find more information at this link.