Job Description
The Financial Controller externally and internally represents the affiliate as experienced AbbVie Finance professional. He/she acts as the Finance Director’s deputy. Furthermore he/she ensures adequate internal financial controls and administrative procedures are maintained for the affiliate, including Tax, Treasury, Entity Planning and Internal/External Audit. He/she is leading the Controlling & Transparency team.
Key responsibilities:
* Externally and internally representing the affiliate as experienced AbbVie Finance professional.
* Acting as the Finance Director’s deputy.
* Ensure that adequate internal financial controls and administrative procedures are maintained for the affiliate, including Tax, Treasury, Entity Planning and Internal/External Audit including AbbVie AG and AbbVie Biopharmaceutial GmbH (PALSA).
* Responsible for the month end close and group reporting.
* Provide actual monthly cost reports and quarterly financial data in compliance with Corporate Reporting policies and comply with all local financial regulations and tax reporting requirements.
* Provide reporting and administrative support to the management team and other functions.
* Ensure integrity of financial books and records, establish and maintain a robust and compliant internal control environment for the entire affiliate.
* Develop appropriate financial strategies and implement programs with administrative excellence in accordance with the company’s strategic objectives.
* Provide financial counsel and analysis for proposed strategic growth initiatives, monitor local operations performance against financial plans/updates/LBE’s and ensure management is advised on exposure issues.
* Drive development and preparation of solid financial business plans (and underlying analysis) to ensure the affiliate delivers its financial commitments in collaboration with the finance planning managers.
* Advise management in areas of profit maximization, licensing/out licensing, resource prioritization, and day-to-day operations. Anticipate market activities that can impact business.
* Summarize and communicate complex financial situations in a clear/concise manner explaining thought processes and analysis to the management team.
* Deliver high quality accounting support for the senior accountant of PALSA as from May 1, 2015 (go live with SAP Foundation)
Qualifications
Qualifications and experience:
* University degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Finance or Accounting with further educations like CPA, CA, CGA or CMA
* 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, planning and financial analysis preferably within the Pharmaceutical industry
* Broad technical skills (Advanced Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost/Inventory Accounting etc.)
* Advanced understanding of Internal Controls, including Sarbanes Oxley Law
* Advanced understanding of Principals of Tax Law
* Expert in Swiss company law, US GAAP and preferably SOX Policy
* Experience and knowledge of Intercompany Transaction Policy
* Broad Policy knowledge (Fixed Asset Accounting, Inventory Management, Treasury etc.)
* Broad systems and tools knowledge (SAP, Hyperion, ATM1, ABPM, QlickView)
* People leadership at varying levels of seniority
* Business fluent German and English
Critical skills required for the role:
* Strong financial and audit expertise
* Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management
* Strong organizational skills required to coordinate and manage multiple cross divisional work process and projects
* Ability to work effectively with senior management (locally and globally) and operating personnel
Additional Information
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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