Director, Finance Transformation

Purpose

The Director Finance Transformation is a strategic leader who drives enterprise-wide finance transformation in partnership with executive leadership and AbbVie functional leaders across Commercial Operations Corporate R&D HR and other key functions. This role sets the vision and roadmap for long-term organizational change while leading the execution of complex cross-functional transformation programs that deliver measurable business impact. As a key member of the Finance Transformation Team the Director balances strategic vision-setting with hands-on program management ensuring initiatives are aligned with AbbVies enterprise objectives and produce sustainable results through best-in-class transformation practices innovation and organizational capability building.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Vision & Business Acumen: Ability to see the big picture connect finance transformation to business strategy and drive long-term value creation
• Results Orientation & Execution Excellence: Relentless focus on delivering measurable outcomes meeting deadlines and achieving transformation objectives
• Executive Presence & Influence: Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to represent AbbVie Finance professionally with senior executives board members and external partners
• Relationship Building & Collaboration: Proven ability to build high-trust relationships across functions geographies and organizational levels; skilled at finding common ground and win-win solutions in complex matrixed environments

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and alignment of Finance Transformation strategies and execution plans that support AbbVies enterprise-wide transformation objectives
• Partner with executive leadership and the Transformation Steering Committee to set the vision and roadmap for long-term organizational change
• Ensure Finance Transformation goals are strategically aligned with AbbVies enterprise vision and deliver measurable ROI
• Identify emerging trends technologies and methodologies (including AI-enabled planning and advanced analytics) to drive continuous innovation in finance operations
• Drive results within a heavily matrixed environment leading cross-functional and global project teams supporting multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Oversee major transformation programs with full accountability for scope timeline budget and quality of deliverables
• Design and implement key processes frameworks and metrics to oversee programs and track progress against strategic objectives
• Track and report on key milestones financial metrics KPIs and business case performance to the Transformation Steering Committee Executive Leadership Team and other management forums
• Manage all transformation activities within allocated budgets and agreed-upon timelines ensuring resource optimization and cost efficiency
• Monitor performance of functional and where required local affiliate area and global teams to ensure consistent delivery standards
• Lead comprehensive change management strategies to ensure stakeholder adoption organizational readiness and sustainable transformation outcomes
• Build high-trust relationships with business partners across functions and geographies serving as a strategic advisor and trusted partner
• Manage resistance and navigate organizational dynamics to drive alignment and commitment across diverse stakeholder groups
• Roll out and train functional cross-functional and global teams on transformation processes frameworks and tools to build organizational capability
• Develop communication strategies and materials to effectively convey complex transformation concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Manage external vendors and consulting firms to ensure successful implementation and integration of financial systems (ERP/SAP planning tools data visualization platforms) within the existing technology environment
• Drive the adoption of automation and advanced analytics tools to enhance financial planning reporting and decision-making capabilities
• Identify assess and mitigate transformation risks developing contingency plans to ensure program resilience and continuity
• Proactively escalate issues and provide recommendations to executive leadership on strategic tactical and confidential matters with immediate and long-term business impacts
• Monitor external market trends and regulatory changes that may impact finance transformation strategies.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Business or a related field
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive leadership experience in finance transformation consulting or a similar business environment
• Significant experience leading large-scale complex transformational programs with demonstrated business impact
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional and global project teams in a matrixed organization
• Strong financial acumen with deep familiarity with financial systems processes and ERP platforms (SAP experience highly valued)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Word and project management tools (Smartsheet or similar)
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with competing priorities
• Superior organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage ambiguity in fast-paced environments
• Executive-ready communication skills with the ability to simplify and convey complex technical and business concepts to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and operate independently with minimal supervision
• Global mindset with experience working across geographies cultures and time zones
• Proven change management expertise including stakeholder adoption strategies and resistance management
• Strong business judgment with the ability to drive diverse organizations to achieve results through a focused pragmatic approach.

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 postingbased 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 orless 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 short-term 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 commissionincentive 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 paidand 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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Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time