Looking to build a career in commercial finance, business partnering, and strategic decision making?
At AbbVie, we're looking for an ambitious, early-career finance professional who wants more than just reporting and spreadsheets. As part of a 12 month, Max Term Contract opportunity, you'll work alongside experienced finance leaders, support strategic business decisions, and develop the commercial, analytical, and technology skills needed for the next generation of finance careers.
We're looking for people who are naturally curious about how technology can improve business outcomes, whether that's through analytics, AI, automation, or smarter reporting. You don't need to be an AI expert. You simply need a willingness to learn and embrace the future of work. If you're excited by the idea of combining finance, technology, analytics, and business partnering in one role, we'd love to hear from you.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and consolidate financial reporting for LBEs, Plan, Update & LRP cycles based on global/intercon/affiliate policies, processes, and guidance, including input into planning systems. Support with partnering with commercial and shared service teams in the areas of financial analysis and forecasting.
- Consolidate monthly LBEs and support with the preparation and consolidation of the annual planning processes.
- Monitor, analyse, and review SG&A spending.
- Interpret financial information to support sound financial and operational decision-making.
- Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and contribute to decision-making through effective business partnering.
- Support with preparation of Demand presentation slides, updating reporting and planning systems for Business Units supported.
- Support ad hoc supply processes and data loads
- Ensure financial results are recorded in compliance with AbbVie financial policies and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Work effectively within a matrixed organization and collaborate with shared service providers where relevant.
- Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per AbbVie’s policies and procedures.
- Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.
- Adhere to AbbVie’s codes of conduct and compliance processes, including timely training and maintaining ethics and integrity.
- Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties, as requested.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and desirable working towards CPA, CA, CIMA, ACCA, or MBA.
- 1-2 years’ experience in finance business partnering or FP&A.
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis.
- Experience working with shared service providers and within a matrix organization preferred.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other complex commercial environments preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Execute priorities established by leader with speed and agility in responding to urgent business needs and consistently meet deadlines.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working through issues without clear solutions.
- High level of commitment to high quality work and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across a matrix organization.
- Strong data reconciliation skills with attention to data accuracy and controls
- Moderate to advanced Excel and spreadsheet capability essential.
- Knowledge of SAP, TM1 and PowerBI experience preferred
- Exposure to AI, machine learning and predictive modelling preferred
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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards, as well as to local, national and international laws.
- 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.
- Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal.
- 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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