Manager, Finance Transformation

Role Summary

The Manager, Finance Transformation collaborates with senior management and AbbVie functional leaders (R&D, Operations, Commercial, HR, Corporate) to lead Finance Transformation related workstreams. The role is a key member of the Finance Transformation Team and may participate in driving the execution of other enterprise wide, cross-functional/divisional, and global transformation programs. The Manager will oversee cross-functional teams to lead and deliver best-in-class transformation management practices, manage dedicated resources, and coordinate with external consultants to ensure timely, budgeted, and quality-delivered work.

Responsibilities

• Leading development and alignment of Finance Transformation strategies and execution plans
• Accountable for driving results within a matrixed environment, including functional, cross-functional, and global teams
• Lead cross-functional and global project teams and support multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Interface with company leadership to ensure successful program visioning and execution
• Design of key processes and metrics to oversee working teams and reporting to Transformation Steering Committee(s), Executive Leadership Team, or other management
• Track and report on key milestones and financial metrics
• Make sure all tasks are completed within the set budget and on time
• Regularly review how well your team and any local or global partners are performing, and address issues as they come up
• Supervise key outside vendors or consultants involved in the project
• Support team members by organizing or delivering training on new processes, frameworks, and tools
• Maintain and update playbooks, and look for ways to use automation to improve planning and financial modeling
• Confirm that all activities follow AbbVie’s policies and standard procedures
• Demonstrate professional behaviors and lead by example to encourage a positive team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• Minimum 4-6 years of work experience in consulting or similar business environment
• Significant experience in large-scale transformational programs
• Cross-functional and global project team leadership experience
• Demonstrated project management ability of multiple simultaneous projects with many moving pieces
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive attitude and strong planning capabilities
• Strong financial acumen and familiarity with financial systems and processes
• Executive-ready communication skills with ability to communicate complex concepts and processes in simple language
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership skills and ability to influence individuals significantly senior to self
• Experience interacting independently with senior leadership on strategic, tactical and confidential issues that have both immediate and long-term business impacts
• Global mind-set

Preferred

• MBA or Advanced Degree
• Management consulting or similar experience and strong financial acumen
• Advanced skills in Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Smartsheet
• Emerging / advanced expertise in automation and visualization tools
• International or global work experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field