Associate Director, R&D Finance - Portfolio Externals

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The primary objective of this position is to oversee the financial planning and analysis processes and requirements across the R&D Externals and R&D Portfolio views (internals and externals). Prepares management analysis of actual vs. benchmark results, provides business decision support and leads key projects and initiatives to improve financial processes. This position leads the Externals, Portfolio, and consolidated R&D visualization efforts through Power BI dashboards.

Prepares the financial cycle book content for the Externals and Portfolio views. This position reports directly to the Assistant Controller, R&D FP&A and interacts with all levels of finance and business management.

Oversee/manage Externals Spend monthly, quarterly and annual Plan, LRP and LBEs as required. Partners with finance teams to understand key/plus minus items.

Oversee/manage/design/build the R&D visualization of Externals, Portfolio views, Internals and consolidated R&D in Power BI.

Provides support for the monthly portfolio review forum (PRF) and quarterly portfolio prioritization (QPP) including providing and reconciling baseline information for internals and externals.

Prepare executive level financial materials and underlying support to drive clear and consistent decision making by leaders across the R&D business.

Collaborate with the Therapeutic Area & Functional Finance Directors to ensure externals and portfolio views are accurately reflecting the financial dollars and timelines.

Understand Governance (EPG, LMG, DRC, QPP, PRF) funding requests and coordinate with functions to ensure approved items are dialed into AMP / BPC appropriately.

Provides relevant variance analysis for each planning cycle and develops meaningful management reporting schedules and ensures accuracy and predictability of results and key metrics.

Champions process improvements focusing on governance, PRF, QPP, LBE and LRP.

Manages the R&D Finance Externals calendar to maintain timely monthly deliverables for governance, R&D and Finance.

Documents and updates finance processes, specific to the Externals finance team.

Supports key projects and initiatives (e.g, Portfolio Prioritization visualization, Foreign Currency Optimization, Power Bi/SAC strategy).

Manage, coach and develop direct and indirect report by setting clear priorities in support of deliverables.

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA or MBA a plus.

Minimum 7-10 years of progressive and related experience.

Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Self-starter with ability to operate independently, drive processes, identify and implement process improvements, establish, and adjust priorities to achieve objectives and operate with speed and agility.

Strong communication skills (verbal and written), with all levels of management and including the ability to listen well and to influence others that do not report directly.

Strong system skills and willingness to learn new systems (e.g. Workiva, Power BI)

Knowledge of SAP, BPC.

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 long-term incentive programs.

Abb Vie 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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Pay Range: $141500 - 268500 USD

Role is primarily site- or office-based but can occasionally be performed remotely. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work…