Finance Lead, US Commercial - Immunology Forecasting
AbbVie
August 29, 2026
Remote friendly (Mettawa, IL)
United States
$96,500 - $183,500 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
The Sales Forecasting Lead will assist in the creation of sales forecasts within the Immunology Gastro Franchise. Responsible for developing accurate/timely projections of commercial product volumes for all Plan, LBE, LRP, Portfolio and Actual submissions. Builds and maintains business knowledge through close communication with cross-functional partners including executives, Marketing & Sales Management, Marketing Analytics, and Commercial Finance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop accurate product sales projections for Plan, LBE, LRP and Portfolio submissions (including market and competitive landscape forecasts) using sound analytical assumptions and clear communication.
- Support month-end actual close process, including Price, Pipeline and Demand variance and close commentary.
- Operate independently to create sales reporting/key metric Forecasting Packages.
- Communicate monthly actual sales results and future period volume forecasts to Commercial VPs and Finance Leadership.
- Work with Commercial, Pricing, Finance, Market Analytics and Business Insight teams to solve business issues using analytical problem solving.
- Provide ad-hoc analytical support (e.g., product launch scenarios, channel/product mix impacts, key business drivers).
- Identify forecasting process optimization opportunities and drive projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
- 6+ years combined experience in analytics, forecasting, and/or financial planning and analysis (required).
- Strong analytical, technical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to triangulate diverse data (e.g., market research, competitive events, prescriptions, epidemiology, patient flow).
- Ability to prioritize quickly and assess data integrity under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; SAP, BPC and PowerBI preferred.
- Ability to work independently and self-starter across multiple locations.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities; excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Pharmaceutical and forecasting experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop accurate product sales projections for Plan, LBE, LRP and Portfolio submissions (including market and competitive landscape forecasts) using sound analytical assumptions and clear communication.
- Support month-end actual close process, including Price, Pipeline and Demand variance and close commentary.
- Operate independently to create sales reporting/key metric Forecasting Packages.
- Communicate monthly actual sales results and future period volume forecasts to Commercial VPs and Finance Leadership.
- Work with Commercial, Pricing, Finance, Market Analytics and Business Insight teams to solve business issues using analytical problem solving.
- Provide ad-hoc analytical support (e.g., product launch scenarios, channel/product mix impacts, key business drivers).
- Identify forecasting process optimization opportunities and drive projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
- 6+ years combined experience in analytics, forecasting, and/or financial planning and analysis (required).
- Strong analytical, technical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to triangulate diverse data (e.g., market research, competitive events, prescriptions, epidemiology, patient flow).
- Ability to prioritize quickly and assess data integrity under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; SAP, BPC and PowerBI preferred.
- Ability to work independently and self-starter across multiple locations.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities; excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Pharmaceutical and forecasting experience preferred.