Finance Lead, Global R&D Budget & Forecasting

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Finance Lead, Global R&D Study Forecasting, to drive financial analysis and budgeting for neuroscience clinical studies in North Chicago/IL. You will partner with clinical teams and finance to manage forecasts across Plan, LBE, LRP and portfolio submissions.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, a finance or accounting degree, and strong Excel skills; CPA or MBA is a plus. Expect collaborative, data-driven decision making in a global biopharma environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• CPA or MBA a plus.
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive and related experience.
• Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficient Excel Skills Required.
• Knowledge of SAP, Power BI and BPC a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports all aspects of the clinical trial budget process including trial cost analysis, scenario planning, contract funding approval, and study budget management through the study life cycle.
• Gathers data from a variety of sources and provides quality clinical study budget information and metrics to Clinical and Finance Management to aid in planning decisions.
• Responsible for preparing predefined and ad hoc reports for the clinical teams and finance management, communicating on a timely basis for variance discrepancies and issue resolution.
• Leads the business in assessing and investigating study spend vs. forecast.
• Demonstrates awareness and use of data sources by proactively updating previously established forecasts at a regular cadence (monthly LBEs, Quarterly ROSS reviews, 50%/100% enrollment timepoints, ad hoc requests and annual cost validation), and updates manager as to the status of the study being forecasted (startup, Main ROSS, reconciliation and close-out).
• Interacts with various levels of management and functions within the organization.
• Supports finance management on ad-hoc requests and projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

SAP

Power BI

BPC

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or MBA

Tools

SAP

Power BI

BPC

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Finance Lead, Global R&D Study Forecasting, to drive financial analysis and budgeting for neuroscience clinical studies in North Chicago/IL. You will partner with clinical teams and finance to manage forecasts across Plan, LBE, LRP and portfolio submissions.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, a finance or accounting degree, and strong Excel skills; CPA or MBA is a plus. Expect collaborative, data-driven decision making in a global biopharma environment.