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Job Description
The Financial Controller externally and internally represents the affiliate as experienced AbbVie Finance professional. He/she acts as the Finance Directors deputy. Furthermore he/she ensures adequate internal financial controls and administrative procedures are maintained for the affiliate including Tax Treasury Entity Planning and Internal/External Audit. He/she is leading the Controlling & Transparency team.
Key responsibilities:
- Externally and internally representing the affiliate as experienced AbbVie Finance professional.
- Acting as the Finance Directors deputy.
- Ensure that adequate internal financial controls and administrative procedures are maintained for the affiliate including Tax Treasury Entity Planning and Internal/External Audit including AbbVie AG and AbbVie Biopharmaceutial GmbH (PALSA).
- Responsible for the month end close and group reporting.
- Provide actual monthly cost reports and quarterly financial data in compliance with Corporate Reporting policies and comply with all local financial regulations and tax reporting requirements.
- Provide reporting and administrative support to the management team and other functions.
- Ensure integrity of financial books and records establish and maintain a robust and compliant internal control environment for the entire affiliate.
- Develop appropriate financial strategies and implement programs with administrative excellence in accordance with the companys strategic objectives.
- Provide financial counsel and analysis for proposed strategic growth initiatives monitor local operations performance against financial plans/updates/LBEs and ensure management is advised on exposure issues.
- Drive development and preparation of solid financial business plans (and underlying analysis) to ensure the affiliate delivers its financial commitments in collaboration with the finance planning managers.
- Advise management in areas of profit maximization licensing/out licensing resource prioritization and day-to-day operations. Anticipate market activities that can impact business.
- Summarize and communicate complex financial situations in a clear/concise manner explaining thought processes and analysis to the management team.
- Oversight PALSA entity
Qualifications :
Qualifications and experience:
- University degree (Masters degree preferred) in Finance or Accounting with further educations like CPA CA CGA or CMA
- 5 years of progressive experience in accounting planning and financial analysis preferably within the Pharmaceutical industry
- Broad technical skills (Advanced Accounting Financial Statement Analysis Cost/Inventory Accounting etc.)
- Advanced understanding of Internal Controls including Sarbanes Oxley Law
- Advanced understanding of Principals of Tax Law
- Expert in Swiss company law US GAAP and preferably SOX Policy
- Experience and knowledge of Intercompany Transaction Policy
- Broad Policy knowledge (Fixed Asset Accounting Inventory Management Treasury etc.)
- Broad systems and tools knowledge (SAP Hyperion ATM1 ABPM QlickView)
- People leadership at varying levels of seniority
- Business fluent German and English
Critical skills required for the role:
- Strong financial and audit expertise
- Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management
- Strong organizational skills required to coordinate and manage multiple cross divisional work process and projects
- Ability to work effectively with senior management (locally and globally) and operating personnel
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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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
