Company Description
About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
AbbVie is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst on a 12 month contract to play a pivotal role in supporting AbbVie’s Commercial Affiliate teams across Australia, bringing financial planning, reporting, analysis and business partnering together to help shape performance and drive informed decisions. This is a highly visible opportunity to contribute to business outcomes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will champion continuous improvement across financial processes, reporting and tools, with a strong focus on AI and automation to enhance efficiency, sharpen insight generation and support smarter, faster decision-making. You’ll also play an important role in planning cycles, challenging assumptions, identifying risks and opportunities, and turning complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead projects, as directed by the Senior Business Finance Manager or Planning Controller, to improve efficiency and accuracy across processes, financial modelling, and data validation through the use of AI and automation.
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Drive continuous improvement in budget tracking and variance reporting processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and insight.
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Support ad hoc finance projects and analyses as required.
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Prepare, consolidate, and complete financial reporting for LBEs, Plan, Update, and LRP cycles in line with global, intercompany, and affiliate policies, processes, and guidance.
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Maintain financial sales models and provide inputs into planning systems.
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Partner with commercial and support teams on forecasting, planning, and financial analysis.
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Support the Senior Business Finance Manager and ANZ FP&A Controller through key planning cycles and business reviews.
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Support preparation of monthly demand presentation materials, split charts, commercial models and management reporting packs.
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Update and maintain internal management reporting and planning systems.
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Deliver monthly sales and expense reporting with clear variance analysis and commentary.
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Track performance against budgets and forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities.
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Monitor, analyse, and review SG&A spending.
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Interpret financial information to support sound financial and operational decision-making.
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Translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders.
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Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and contribute to decision-making through effective business partnering.
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Ensure financial results are recorded in compliance with AbbVie financial policies and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
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Work effectively within a matrixed organization and collaborate with shared service providers where relevant.
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Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per AbbVie’s policies and procedures.
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Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.
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Adhere to AbbVie’s codes of conduct and compliance processes, including timely training and maintaining ethics and integrity.
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Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties, as requested.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is essential for the position
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CPA, CA, CIMA, ACCA, or MBA are preferred but not essential
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance business partnering or FP&A.
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Exposure to AI, machine learning and predictive modelling preferred
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Strong financial modelling, forecasting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to translate financial data into practical insights for non-finance stakeholders.
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Knowledge of SAP and TM1 preferred with Power BI experience essential
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Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis.
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Experience working with senior stakeholders and contributing to business decision-making.
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Experience working with shared service providers and within a matrix organization.
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Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other complex commercial environments.
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Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
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Commercially minded with strong attention to detail and broad business perspective
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Self-starter with strong time management skills and agility in responding to urgent business needs and meet deadlines.
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Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working through issues without clear solutions.
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High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.
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Ability to collaborate effectively across a matrix organization.
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Advanced Excel and spreadsheet capability essential.
Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australia’s 'Right to Disconnect' legislation, we recognise and respect employees' right to refuse contact outside of their working hours, unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable. As we operate in an international, matrixed environment, there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team.
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace that values and respects every individual. We are committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability. We ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process without discrimination against any employee or applicant because of, and not limited to, race, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital status. Our hiring process is flexible and accessible, so if you have any specific requests or accessibility requirement, please feel comfortable to let our team know by emailing [email protected] or speaking with your Recruiter and we'll make any necessary adjustments to accommodate your needs.
WAYS WE WORK
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All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire, share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team.
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Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly, embrace experimentation, and learn what doesn’t work and get on to what does.
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Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results, staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do.
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Clear & Courageous; Open, honest, candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test.
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Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. We’re never satisfied with good enough—patients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative, constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality.
CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT
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AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers, with each other, business partners and suppliers.
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AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards, as well as to local, national and international laws.
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All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Company’s reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity, ethics and compliance with the law.
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Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal.
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AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion.
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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