Business Finance Manager

WhatJobs; Cham; Vor Ort; CHF 100’000 - 150’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Business Finance Manager to support commercial departments through the business planning cycle. This role involves financial analysis, strategy development, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Finance or Accounting and have at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, planning, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SoX, and preferably local GAAP.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Serve as a dedicated trusted partner for the respective commercial department.
• Develop financial strategies aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Deliver actual monthly and quarterly financial data compliant with reporting requirements.

Kenntnisse

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative treatments for some of the world’s most serious and complex diseases. Our goal is to make a remarkable impact on people’s lives across key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, and virology. Additionally, AbbVie offers products and services through its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. Patients in over 175 countries benefit from AbbVie medications.

Headquartered in Chicago, USA, AbbVie employs over 50,000 people worldwide, with approximately 250 employees in Switzerland. Our Swiss headquarters are located in Cham, ZG.

For more information about AbbVie, please visit our website.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Financial Director, the Business Finance Manager supports the Commercial Departments through the entire business planning cycle (including LRP, PLAN, LBE) and performs actual performance analyses of business results (sales, expenses) against benchmarks. As a trusted finance advisor, the Business Finance Manager provides ad-hoc financial analyses as needed and actively participates as a member of the commercial brand team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Serve as a dedicated trusted partner for the respective commercial department.
2. Be a key team member within the finance team.
3. Develop financial strategies aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
4. Provide financial counsel and analysis for strategic growth initiatives, monitor local operations against forecasts, and assess risks and opportunities.
5. Deliver actual monthly and quarterly financial data compliant with European and local reporting requirements.
6. Support management with reporting and administrative functions.
7. Lead the development and preparation of comprehensive financial business plans and analyses.
8. Advise management on profit maximization, licensing strategies, resource prioritization, and operational matters.
9. Anticipate market activities that could impact the business.
10. Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, SoX, US GAAP, Local GAAP, and tax regulations.

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred; a bachelor’s degree is required.
2. At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, planning, and financial analysis.
3. Business acumen, ideally in the pharmaceutical sector.
4. Knowledge of US GAAP, SoX, and preferably local GAAP.
5. Broad financial knowledge, including Gross to Net and expense management.
6. Proficiency with Office, SAP S/4HANA (including APT and BPC modules), and Power BI.
7. Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Critical Skills

1. Strong expertise in accounting, planning, and financial analysis.
2. Ability to collaborate across functions.
3. Excellent communication skills for effective storytelling at all management levels.
4. Problem-solving capabilities.
5. High ethical standards and compliance awareness.
6. Strong team orientation.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, innovation, community service, diversity, and inclusion. We hire qualified individuals without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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