Clinical Financial Analyst

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) for eligible employees

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in North Chicago is seeking a Clinical Financial Analyst to assist with disbursement transactions and financial reconciliations. You will support the R&D Clinical Payments organization, ensuring timely resolution of inquiries and effective contract entry. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Business or Finance, proficient SAP experience, and a strong background in data analytics, including AI and Power BI. Competitive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of equivalent related work experience required.
• Proficient experience in SAP required.
• Strong background in data analytics and technology applications.
• Ability to work within a team and autonomously; effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing R&D disbursement transactions.
• Apply critical thinking to resolve payment issues.
• Conduct final payment reconciliation for all assigned studies.
• Perform final payment reconciliations for studies and suppliers.
• Identify risks, trends, and propose mitigation strategies across studies.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and R&D Clinical Contracting.
• Provide data analytics support for dashboards and reporting.
• Plan and organize work effectively in a dynamic setting.

Skills

SAP

Data analytics

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Power BI

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 key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, and the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com.

Job Description

Working independently, the Clinical Financial Analyst will assist with processing and administration of disbursement transactions requiring revision while supporting timely investigation and resolution of disbursement‑related inquiries for the R&D Clinical Payments organization. Other activities include contract budget entry into financial systems and performing financial reconciliations.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with processing and administration of R&D disbursement transactions requiring revision and timely investigation and resolution of disbursement inquiries, primarily within SAP.
• Apply critical thinking skills to resolve any payment issues that arise by interacting with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide accurate and timely contract entry and configuration for executed supplier agreement budgets into the appropriate finance system, investigate discrepancies and collaborate with suppliers regarding missing backup for submitted invoices.
• Conduct final payment reconciliation for all assigned studies/suppliers.
• Identify risks and trends during contract configuration, payment processing, and reconciliation and propose mitigation strategies/efficiencies across studies and suppliers.
• Establish and maintain relationships with assigned suppliers, R&D Clinical Contracting, and provide timely responses to supplier inquiries.
• Provide forward‑thinking data analytics to support dashboards and other reporting that advance operational efficiencies.
• Demonstrate excellent planning and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting preferred and/or 2+ years of equivalent related work experience required.
• Proficient experience in SAP required; prior SAP accounts payable processor experience preferred.
• Strong background in data analytics and technology applications, including AI usage and Power BI.
• Proficiency in Excel preferred.
• Able to work well within a team and autonomously; able to influence without authority.
• Strong communication skills and customer‑support orientation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range described below represents the possible base pay that the Company believes in good faith will be paid for this role at the time of posting, based on the job grade. Actual compensation will vary by factors such as geographic location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Eligibility to participate in short‑term incentive programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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