AbbVie Looking for Manager, Finance at Lake County, IL Full Time

The HUMIRA Forecasting Manager is responsible for developing accurate/timely projections of Total HUMIRA volumes and assumptions including biosimilar modeling for all Plan, LBE, LRP, and Actual submissions. The individual builds and maintains knowledge of the business through close communication across a variety of cross-functional partners including executives, Marketing & Sales Management, Marketing Analytics and Business Insights and Commercial Finance.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support HUMIRA sales forecasting including file preps, process leadership, demand, and pipeline forecasts to ensure and develop accurate sales projections to be utilized in Plan, Update, LBE, LRP and Portfolio submissions – using sound analytical assumptions and effective communication of rationale/methodology with close collaboration from the Immunology Associate Director, Humira Forecasting and Rheum, Derm & Gastro forecasters.
• Develop HUMIRA Monthly ADS (Abbvie Demand Statement) SKU level forecast to be used for production scheduling.
• Drive weekly & month-end actual reporting and close processes including the preparation of Price, Pipeline and Demand variance and Close commentary; communicate key drivers of performance to finance and commercial leadership for HUMIRA while supporting the process across total Immunology.
• Operates independently to prepare and create sales reporting/key metric Forecasting Packages.
• Drive ad-hoc analytical support on various business needs.
• Lead enhancement, simplification, and standardization of financial models, processes, and forecasting deliverables to ensure forecast accuracy and robust analytics of business environment.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Analytics, Mathematics/Statistics, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or Marketing
• A minimum of seven years combined experience in analytics, forecasting, and/or financial planning and analysis is required
• Must have strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, along with good interpersonal skills to effectively work with all levels of management
• Ability to triangulate a wide variety of data sets and analytics (e.g. market research, competitive events, prescriptions, epidemiology, patient flow, etc.) to inform forecasting and financial impacts
• Agility to prioritize and quickly understand issues and assess data integrity is critical due to challenging deadlines
• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills are required; strong PowerPoint skills are preferred
• Ability to work independently and self-starter, supporting the business and forecasting leadership
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Previous pharmaceutical and forecasting experience is preferred

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.