Finance Manager - Neuroscience

Location

Marlow, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Finance Manager, Neuroscience

• Reporting to Associate Finance Director, Eye Care and Neuroscience
• Based in Marlow, United Kingdom with 3/2 flexible working offered 
• Comprehensive salary, bonus and benefits package 

Role overview:

The Finance Manager, Neuroscience will provide financial support & leadership for Abbvie brands within the Neuroscience portfolio, within International Marketing Commercial Operations (IMCO). Specifically, this position is responsible for financial planning and analysis related to LRP (Long Range Plan), Plan, Update, LBE (Latest Business Estimate) , decision-making support and recommendations to Senior Management. The incumbent will collaborate cross functionally and cross geographically, will take into consideration market dynamics, market share, market access and resourcing to monitor and plan asset performance (on market and launch assets). In addition, this position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial statements.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive monthly, quarterly reporting and annual Plan, LRP and LBEs as required, including Sales, P&L and demand forecasts, using planning systems and incorporating review changes of both financial and operating management.
• Cross functional working relationships with Commercial Areas & Affiliates leading them successfully through the Plan and LRP process.
• Strategic partner for commercial functions, portraying a compelling narrative using robust financials and deliverables that can be reviewed with Senior management.
• Partner with cross-functional and international stakeholders, Commercial Areas, GCF (Global Commercial Finance) , Market Access, Pricing, PCS (Pipeline Commercialisation & Strategy) and IMABi (International Market Analytics & Business Intelligence) contacts to track and analyse on market asset performance. This includes the development of commercial models to monitor and plan the elements of the brand performance.
• Assist in asset launch preparation through the development of clear Brand Guidance, Investment Framework and sensitivity analysis/ scenario modelling.
• Support ad hoc analysis as required such ELT (Executive Leadership team) reporting, demand forecast for S&OP, Brand TA LBE, support quarterly earning preparation, and companywide initiatives.
• Provides management with clear insights into drivers of business and financial performance, assessing business dynamics & market opportunities whilst providing strategic recommendations.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance.
• ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualified or equivalent international qualification.
• Proven background and experience in progressive FP&A roles.
• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry is desirable.
• Technical skills, knowledge of systems such as SAP BPC and proficiency with Microsoft BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, able to summarize complex business dynamics into deliverables for executives.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability and desire to proactively search out and evaluate business problems and opportunities.
• Ability to operate independently, lead multiple processes and meet tight deadlines while balancing competing priorities.
• Multi-division experience and knowledge of the financial planning process.

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.

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