Associate Director, Price Forecasting

Job Title

The primary objective of this position is to provide financial leadership and business support for the GIC portfolio. Specifically, this position is responsible for financial planning and analysis related to Plan, LBE, LRP and month-end close, decision-making support and recommendations to Senior Management taking into consideration market dynamics, market share, market access and resourcing and strategic related to this franchise. In addition, this position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the financial statements and staff development as required.

Core Job Responsibilities :

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

• Lead all aspects for planning and reporting for Linzess and Viberzi (GIC Portfolio) rebates / discounts for Plan, LBE and LRP
• Update all monthly and Plan / LBE schedules.
• Assist with routine LBE submissions.
• Take the lead in forecasting all product rebate / discount rate and utilization for all payer channels.
• Understand and discuss all price related variances on a monthly and plan cycle basis.
• Attend routine planning meetings and Plan / LBE / LRP meetings with the brand team. Primary contact for brand team for any pricing related questions.
• Work with forecasting and commercial finance to present a consolidated net sales message.
• Additional ad-hoc project work and analysis.
• Coordinate timing of consolidated reporting and key deliverables for the US GIC Portfolio
• Prepare Quarterly Landing file for Demand Planning net sales estimate
• Key Contact for Investor Relations information and analyses
• Role also intended to be the direct manager for Creon Price Forecaster (Manager).
• Role will also include presentations to Leadership and inclusion in US Therapeutic-wide activities.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities :

This role will oversee Creon Price Forecaster and will be responsible for coaching a staff to ensure an optimal level of support to the business and provide coaching and career development opportunities to sustain a high performing staff

Position Accountability / Scope :

The incumbent is responsible for providing financial leadership to the brand team in development of the Plans, LRPs and LBEs. This position reports to the Finance Director. The incumbent is expected to operate independently to accomplish the goals and responsibilities of the position; however constant alignment with the Director is critical due to the nature of the role. In addition, the Associate Director has a high degree of freedom to independently set priorities so that both planned and unplanned departmental objectives are achieved. This position supports and communicates with all levels of operating and financial management on an on-going basis.

Skills / Experience Requirements :

Basic Qualifications :

7-10 years of progressive finance and / or accounting experience

The candidate must also possess the following skill sets :

Requires 7-10 years progressive accounting or finance experience. This position requires an individual with the ability and desire to proactively search out and evaluate business problems and opportunities Capability to direct efforts to achieve answers and results Ability to solve business problems through the proactive identification of issues and subsequent collection, analysis and interpretation of related data Demonstrated problem solving and analysis within a broad framework of AbbVie's financial policies (CFMs), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Excellent verbal and written communication skills Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance Preferred : MBA in Accounting or Finance and / or CPA / CMA Preferred : Multi-division experience and knowledge of the financial planning process Preferred : Solid understanding of automated accounting systems such as TM1, desktop productivity and mainframe accounting applications.

Preferred Qualifications :

Prefer experience in pricing, forecasting, or FP&A

Education Requirements :

BA Key Stakeholders :

Corporate Controller's organization (Consolidations, External Reporting) Serves as key point of contact with internal and external stakeholders Treasury, Tax / BS in Finance or Accounting. MBA / CPA preferred.

Additional Information :

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