Finance Director Middle East, Africa and Russia

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott.  AbbVie combines the focus and passion of a leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capabilities of a long-established pharmaceutical leader to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world’s most complex and serious diseases.

Since the launch in 2013, AbbVie has led with purpose to make a remarkable impact that lasts. AbbVie fosters a culture of curiosity that enables their people to find the answers that make life better for our patients and our world. Over the past ten years, AbbVie has grown from 21,000 to more than 50,000 employees in 70 countries. AbbVie has taken on the toughest health challenges to deliver life-changing solutions, and that’s only the beginning.

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Reporting to Intercontinental Area Finance Director, the MEAR Finance Director provides financial leadership to the business, plays a key role in establishing and achieving financial objectives, as well as in formulating and executing on business strategies. This role partners with the Affiliate Management Team to balance long-term strategies with near-term business needs.

Additionally, is responsible for ensuring that there are internal controls in place to adequately safeguard the company’s assets and to ensure that the company’s financial reporting and general business practices are in compliance with company financial policies, official requirements and generally accepted accounting principles.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Affiliate Management Team, Area Finance Director and Centers of Excellence platforms to meet worldwide financial commitments by providing financial insights and recommendations that will lead to effective business decisions.

• Closely work with the Tax CoE to ensure deep understanding of the specificities of the Middle East, Africa, and Russian (MEAR) Tax environments and incorporate these aspects in the daily decision-making process.  

• Analyze business agreements and general contracts to ensure they make sound financial and business sense.

• Ensure that financial controls are in place to provide for adequate protection of the MEAR affiliate’s assets and for the accurate and timely reporting of financial results in compliance with company policies and regulated reporting requirements. MEAR Affiliate operates under SoX environment.

• Acting as Host, actively manage the ABV-AGN relationship

• Be an active and integral member of the Affiliate Management Team, which includes presenting the financial operating results of the business, providing advice and support to the other team members, being actively involved in the decision-making process, contributing to the development and implementation of the business strategy.

• Oversee the financial planning and analysis functions, while providing guidance and direction to a team of 20+ dedicated finance professionals. EHS, Facilities as well as Customer Service are also under the responsibility of the MEAR Finance Director.

• Coordinate the preparation of the annual Long-Range Plan, annual Plan, annual Update, monthly Latest Best Estimates to ensure that they are achievable and consistent with overall business and Area objectives.

• Coordinate a solid S&OP process to ensure strong alignment with Supply and Operations.

• Ensure that the analytical and reporting requirements are met in a high quality and timely manner.

• Create an environment that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse and highly talented workforce.

• Select, coach, develop individuals for high performance and ensure that the MEAR finance organization is adequately staffed with highly competent individuals.

• A degree in accounting, finance or economics is required (Master’s Degree or equivalent experience highly desirable); CPA or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 10 -15 years of relevant experience; broad exposure to all aspects of finance and business with emphasis on financial planning, analysis, internal controls, talent management and business partnering.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; Fluency in English is a must.
• Candidate must be highly proficient working with MS Office tools; SAP, CTE/Concur, HFM and TM1 preferred.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.  It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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