Job Description

Senior Finance Analyst


Marlow, England

Function:

Corporate

Job Type:

Full-time Job ID: R00133039



Company Description



AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.







Regional Role - supporting Greater Europe Sub Region markets in Northern Europe, Poland & Ukraine, Central and Southeast Europe and Israel & Palestine Located in Marlow office (hybrid working 3 days in office) Reporting to Senior Finance Manager

The Company

AbbVie is a research biopharmaceutical company that works to develop innovative treatments and sustainable care solutions for serious diseases, with the goal of improving the lives of people affected by disease. AbbVie's focus areas are immunology, neuroscience, oncology, aesthetics and eye care. AbbVie is present in 175 countries and has approximately 55,000 employees.


At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch.



The Senior FP&A Analyst's primary responsibilities will be to provide financial support and control over the Greater Europe Region business under the supervision of the Senior Finance Manager.


The Greater Europe region consists of 4 sub-regional clusters, which cover a total of 27 countries (Northern Europe, Poland & Ukraine, Central & Southeast Europe and Israel & Palestine).


The Senior FP&A Analyst will support in the control of the Greater Europe Region's monthly management accounts and report on variances to senior management and the Europe & Canada regional consolidation team. The Senior FP&A Analyst will assist in the preparation, co-ordination and production of budget and forecasts.


The Senior FP&A Analyst is a proactive self-starter who demonstrates strong communication and business partnering skills, both with colleagues onsite and virtually through using Microsoft Teams.

Key accountabilities

Financial support to, and control over, the Greater Europe business:

Track and report daily sales to Greater Europe senior management and Europe & Canada area In conjunction with Financial Shared Services and the country finance teams, timely and accurate monthly financial close Production of appropriate monthly accruals/prepayments for the regional cost centres and accounts Production of Greater Europe monthly management accounts and reports covering all aspects of the P&L Production and review of sales and operating expenditure commentaries Monthly analysis and reporting of variances, identification of root causes and implementation of corrective actions in future forecasts and ways of working Manage the regional P&L, maintaining an overview of budget and spending. Track and analyse the Promo budget at a regional level. Regularly monitor and communicate performance vs latest targets to senior management Preparation of regular reports that provide detailed insight to the commercial lead for Europe Region Support the creation and update of the Greater Europe Monthly Operational Review presentation slides.

Support the preparation, co-ordination and production of budget and forecasts for Greater Europe:

Preparation of monthly financial forecasts, the annual Budget and Long-range Plan (where required) in cooperation with the Senior Finance Manager and Commercial teams Attendance at and facilitation of the monthly Sales & Operational Planning meetings, supporting monthly forecasts Consolidation of the region's forecast and budget submissions for submission to Europe & Canada area and International Proactively provide suggestions for maximising revenue and optimizing spend across the business Implement efficient and reliable systems and processes to support financial planning and reporting Drive internal control processes and ensure the region's compliance with AbbVie's /Allergan Aesthetics's policies & procedures and external requirements Increase the financial understanding in the organization and be a valued finance business partner to our commercial teams.


Qualifications



Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar qualification preferred, although not essential ACCA/ACA/CIMA fully qualified or part qualified (final stages), or equivalent international qualification. Qualified by experience candidates will also be considered. Finance/accounting experience. Preferably gained in FP&A setting Strong numerical and analytical skills, with proven English language verbal and written communication skills Effective team building skills; ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across different countries and cultures Strong business partnership skills and team-oriented nature Experience supporting and presenting to business and finance leaders Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities (across different time zones) to achieve results and meet deadlines Knowledge of finance systems and business processes essential Strong Excel skills SAP, Longview, Teams, PowerPoint experience preferred although not essential

Behaviours/Values

Strong sense of initiative and inquisitive self-starter Able to operate independently, establish and adjust priorities to achieve objectives and operate with speed and agility Disposition to generate ideas and embrace the ideas of others to manage innovation to reality Apetite to drive processes improvements, with a vision for continuous improvement Focused on delivery, accuracy and attention to detail.


Additional Information



AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.


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