Finance Lead, Global R&D Forecasting for Clinical Trials

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Finance Lead for Global R&D Study Forecasting in Neuroscience. You will support and perform financial analysis and budget reconciliations for clinical trial budgets across studies, coordinating with clinical teams and finance management.

The role manages study expenses and forecasts for Plan, LBE, LRP and Portfolio submissions. You will gather data from diverse sources, prepare reports, monitor forecast accuracy, and communicate variances to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• CPA or MBA is 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

Budget management

Forecasting

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA

MBA

Tools

SAP

Power BI

BPC

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Finance Lead for Global R&D Study Forecasting in Neuroscience. You will support and perform financial analysis and budget reconciliations for clinical trial budgets across studies, coordinating with clinical teams and finance management.

The role manages study expenses and forecasts for Plan, LBE, LRP and Portfolio submissions. You will gather data from diverse sources, prepare reports, monitor forecast accuracy, and communicate variances to stakeholders.