Finance Manager Skincare

The primary objective of this position is to lead the Finance team for US Skincare comprised of SkinMedica Diamond Glow and Latisse as well as upcoming pipeline assets. The position is responsible for driving the development maintenance harmonization and continuous improvement of the forecast models used to produce commercial revenue projections for all Planning Cycles (LBEs Plan LRP ADS) and launch assessments as well as P&L management financial controls project management associated analytics and supporting presentation materials for review with US Allergan Aesthetics (AA) Commercial and Finance as well as AbbVie leadership.

The individual must develop and maintain a strong knowledge of the business to facilitate optimal decision making through cross-functional collaboration with various teams such as Marketing Sales MABI Global Commercial Development (GCD) Field Force Operations Incentive Compensation Pricing Gross-to-Net and Loyalty Programs Commercial Finance Operations Customer Service and FSS. This highly visible role offers opportunities to interact with all levels of the organization including senior leadership in AA and Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the US Skincare Finance team including managing direct reports coaching and people development.
• Lead the P&L management as well as Demand and Revenue forecasting process for US Skincare.
• Own and continuously improve driver-based demand and revenue forecasting models for US Skincare ensuring timely accurate and decision-relevant outputs across all planning cycles.
• Drive US Skincare projects to achieve commercial objectives and financial controls.
• Translate complex financial and commercial insights into clear executive narratives and recommendations while ensuring compliance with applicable financial legal and corporate requirements.
• Identify key insights from data analysis highlighting trends opportunities and risks.
• Develop and drive solutions/strategies to enhance operational performance and address issues faced by the business.
• Financial Planning & Analysis and Reporting:
• Lead the execution of LBEs Plan LRP ADS and S&OP forecasts by aligning with cross-functional stakeholders such as Commercial Finance and Operations.
• P&L management including standard margin OMC OCOGS and SG&A.
• Oversee the SG&A headcount and CAPEX for US Skincare.
• Lead the monthly demand review analyze forecasting trends forecast accuracy and the forecast proposal with various stakeholders such as Commercial and Global Operations.
• Preparation and submission of the Plan LBEs LRP ADS and S&OP and their related supporting documentation including timely accurate and complete preparation of all requested documents and backups for corresponding meeting reviews.
• Develop realistic forecasts by channel monitor drivers of performance historical trends and market dynamics to analyze performance and leverage multiple sources of data such as market data promotional activities in-field insights analytics channel evolution as well as market events to identify patterns compare with market trends and drive accuracy and predictability of results and key metrics.
• Apply technical expertise to refine forecasting models supporting strategic business decisions.
• Develop forecasts by understanding key drivers of performance across channels customers tiers as well as analyzing volume/SKU mix trends.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate and integrate actuals into forecasting models ensuring integrity and accuracy.
• Develop revenue targets for the sales force in coordination with the Incentive Compensation team.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts for upcoming assets to drive successful launch planning and execution.
• Develop and maintain financial scenario models through robust understanding of business insights and drivers of performance for revenue and investment analysis including development of business cases promotional offers P&L forecasts profitability and ROI analysis as well as RCEs.
• Lead investment analysis including cross-brand portfolio financial management.
• Compile comprehensive reports and presentations distilling market dynamics and financial outcomes as well as present sales results and future forecasts to Commercial providing strategic context.
• Prepare financial reports such as sales roll-forward key opportunities and risks PPD schedules vs benchmarks with clear narratives and back-up support.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis to support informed decision making.
• Business Partnering:
• Engage with cross-functional teams to address business challenges offering strategic financial insights and solutions.
• Facilitate effective communication with management on forecast processes issues and strategic rationale.
• Partner with Global Operations (e.g. Brand Operations Demand Planning Supply Planning S&OP) to align supply and demand forecasts optimizing inventory E&O and cash flow.
• Coordinate with GCD and MABI to stay informed on competitor activities and market developments.
• Liaison for US Skincare with various teams such as Gross-to-Net and Loyalty Programs Field Force Operations Incentive Compensation Operations FSS and Customer Service.
• Actively participate in driving continuous process improvement refining forecasting processes to enhance data analysis efficiency and communication.
• Collaborate on ad hoc analyses involving business performance issues providing clear resolutions.
• Prepare reports to support earnings calls and external communications.
• Support ad hoc requests lead projects and participate in corporate initiatives.

Qualifications :

• 8 years of combined experience in Commercial Finance P&L management revenue forecasting financial planning and analysis cost accounting auditing and financial reporting is required. Forecasting project management and prior pharmaceutical or consumer industry experience preferred.
• Bachelors degree in finance or accounting.
• Leadership skills capability to direct efforts to achieve answers and results.
• Strong financial analytical problem-solving communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically identify key issues opportunities and value drivers to effectively translate strategic insights into appropriate forecasts to drive business decisions.
• Ability to understand market research to assess and quantify financial impacts of marketing initiatives promotional activities and competitive events.
• Ability to triangulate a wide variety of data sets and analytics to inform forecasting and solve business problems through the proactive identification of issues and subsequent collection analysis and interpretation of related data.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple tasks concurrently in a dynamic environment and ensure production of high quality and timely work product.
• Ability to gain alignment and partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders across varying levels of management and influence without direct authority.
• Experience in working in a dynamic business environment under tight timelines and quick turnarounds to successfully achieve results/deliverables.
• Demonstrated self-starter that communicates actions decisions and concerns in a timely and effective manner.
• Understanding of AbbVies financial policies (CFMs) as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Solid understanding of systems and automation tools such as SAP BPC Power BI Excel.
• AI Automation capabilities a plus.

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 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. 

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 commission incentive 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 paid and 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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Employment Type :

Full-time