Finance Lead Immunology Forecasting

The Sales Forecasting Lead will assist in the creation of sales forecast and consolidation process within the Immunology Franchise (e.g. SKYRIZI or RINVOQ). The position is responsible for developing accurate/timely projections of commercial product volumes for all Plan LBE LRP Portfolio and Actual submissions. The individual builds and maintains knowledge of the business through close communication across a variety of crossfunctional partners including executives Marketing & Sales Management Marketing Analytics Demand Planning and Commercial Finance.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and develop accurate product sales projections to be utilized in Plan LBE LRP and Portfolio submissions (including market and competitive landscape forecasts) using sound analytical assumptions and effective communication of rationale/methodology with close collaboration and guidance from the Associate Director and Director.
• Lead consolidation process for Actuals Plan LBE LRP process by working with each indication finance lead to provide a holistic brand view.
• Support monthend actual close process including the preparation of Price Pipeline and Demand variance and Close commentary.
• Operate independently to prepare and create sales reporting/key metric Forecasting Packages.
• Work directly with Commercial Pricing Finance and Market Analytics and Business Insight teams to address various business issues and provide solutions through analytical problem solving.
• Support adhoc analytical support on various business needs including product launch scenarios channel/product mix impacts and other key business drivers.
• Proactively identify areas of optimization to create efficiencies within Forecasting Process and drive projects.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• A minimum of six years combined experience in analytics forecasting and/or financial planning and analysis is required.
• Must have strong analytical technical and problemsolving 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.
• High level proficiency with Excel & PowerPoint.  Knowledge of SAP BPC and PowerBi preferred
• Ability to work independently and selfstarter supporting the business and forecasting leadership in variety of locations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines in a fastpaced and matrixed environment Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Previous pharmaceutical and forecasting experience is preferred

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our shortterm incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

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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