Strategic Finance Leader: Global R&D Study Forecasting

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Finance Lead, Global R&D Study Forecasting to partner with clinical teams. You will perform financial analysis, budget reconciliations, and forecast management across Plan, LBE, LRP and Portfolio submissions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, 6+ years in finance, and knowledge of SAP, Power BI, and BPC. CPA or MBA is a plus. This full-time role offers a USD salary range of 96,500–183,500 annually.

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).
• Knowledge of SAP, Power BI and BPC a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports clinical trial budget process including cost analysis and forecast updates.
• Gathers data from multiple sources to support planning decisions.
• Prepares predefined reports for clinical teams and finance management.
• Leads assessment of study spend vs. forecast and communicates variances.
• Updates forecasts monthly and during quarterly reviews.
• Interacts with management across organization levels.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

BPC

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Finance Lead, Global R&D Study Forecasting to partner with clinical teams. You will perform financial analysis, budget reconciliations, and forecast management across Plan, LBE, LRP and Portfolio submissions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, 6+ years in finance, and knowledge of SAP, Power BI, and BPC. CPA or MBA is a plus. This full-time role offers a USD salary range of 96,500–183,500 annually.