Global R&D Study Forecasting Finance Lead — Oncology

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

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.