Finance Lead, Global R&D Study Forecasting

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in Illinois is seeking a Finance Lead for Global R&D Study Forecasting to support and perform financial analysis and budget reconciliations of clinical trial budgets. You will monitor forecasts, manage study expenses, and collaborate with clinical teams and finance leadership throughout the study lifecycle.

The role requires 6+ years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of SAP/Power BI. CPA/MBA is a plus; onsite work in Illinois is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• CPA or MBA a plus.
• Minimum 6+ years of 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

Strong financial analysis

Strong communication

Proficient Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or MBA a plus

Tools

SAP

Power BI

BPC

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Finance Lead, Global R&D Study Forecasting position is responsible for supporting and performing financial analysis and budgetary reconciliations of clinical trial budgets for ongoing and planned studies in Oncology. The Finance Lead monitors study forecasts and is responsible for managing complex study expenses and forecasts for Plan, LBE, LRP and Portfolio submissions. This position collaboratively interfaces with the clinical teams and respective finance management and supports many ad-hoc requests and projects.

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.

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.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.


• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.


• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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