Manager, Financial Planning – Commercial Controllership Finance

Job Description

The primary objective of this position is to provide financial leadership for the Plan and LRP planning process for the Commercial Controllership Organization. The position will be responsible for providing financial analysis, recommendations, and decision-making support. This position is responsible for supporting development and implementation of processes and procedures to facilitate accurate and timely consolidations of the Plan and LRP.

• Support the annual Plan and Long‑Range Planning processes for the Global commercial organization by coordinating financial forecasts, validating assumptions, and ensuring timely, accurate integration of business inputs.
• Prepare and consolidate planning information for Executive Staff, Global Commercial Finance, Corporate Planning, and other senior stakeholders.
• Guide commercial business units through planning cycles, including issuance of guidance, coordination of timelines, consolidation of results, and validation of key assumptions.
• Facilitate cross‑functional alignment across finance, global teams, corporate functions, legal, R&D, operations, and other key stakeholders.
• Perform financial system tie‑outs to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across planning systems and reporting outputs.
• Support ongoing system maintenance, process optimization, and standardization of planning templates, content, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain planning schedules, mock books, consolidated financial schedules, supporting P&L documentation, and executive presentation materials.
• Partner with area finance teams to prepare clear, concise, and actionable planning materials for leadership review.
• Analyze financial results and business performance versus key benchmarks, including annual Plan, LBE, prior year, and other relevant scenarios.
• Identify key trends, drivers, risks, opportunities, and variances to support management decision‑making.
• Support ad hoc analyses, special projects, functional initiatives, and corporate planning requests as needed.

• Manage, coach, and develop direct report to ensure high‑quality support for the business and continued professional growth.
• Delegate effectively and provide clear guidance, feedback, and support to team members.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and team‑oriented environment.
• Support development of finance talent by encouraging ownership, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement.

• Associate Director – Finance

• 7+ years progressive accounting or finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; MBA or CPA preferred
• Strong understanding of Abb Vie financial planning processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of automated accounting systems such as SAP and BPC; skillful with Power BI or other data‑visualization tools
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and Power Point
• Ability to solve business problems through proactive identification of issues and collection, analysis, and interpretation of related data
• Experience working independently as well as in team environments and integrating activities across multiple functions or divisions
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while balancing competing priorities
• Ability to work well in a team environment and build strong relationships with cross‑functional stakeholders

• Competitive base pay range, subject to geography, with potential for additional compensation
• Comprehensive package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k)
• Eligibility to participate in 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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