Job Description
Company Description
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description
Job Overview
- Based in our Maidenhead HQ office (hybrid-working)
- Reporting to FP&A Manager
- Great benefits and package with excellent opportunities for development and career growth
Job Description
The Senior FP&A Analyst partners with the UK finance leadership team and business stakeholders to drive budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities. This role delivers actionable commercial insights, builds robust financial models, and supports strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities
- Own management and forecasting of Gross Margin (excluding Sales), covering Cost of Sales, distribution, distressed inventory, FX impacts, other manufacturing costs and associated drivers
- Manage the submission of sales, P&L and headcount actuals, including clear commentary and variance explanations for management
- Act as Power BI lead for the UK affiliate: develop, upgrade and maintain dashboards for daily sales reporting, monthly expense reporting and monthly S&OP process
- Act as Financial Business Partner to Market Access: providing accurate forecasting on people and project spend including NICE Health Technology Assessments
- Financial ownership of critical sales force incentives for Market Access In-field team
- Hold financial ownership of distribution contracts: support the Commercial Operations Manager to ensure contract compliance with financial policies and commercial terms
- Lead affiliate planning cycles (LBE / PLN / LRP), supporting the FP&A Manager and FD with deck preparation, narrative development, output files and financial system loads
- Own financial management of VPAG (UK pharmaceutical industry clawback scheme), including forecasting and preparation of quarterly / annual returns
- Serve as planning-systems subject-matter expert: provide local guidance, troubleshooting and continuous-improvement support for planning tools and processes
- Deliver ad-hoc project work as assigned by the FP&A Manager or Finance Director, including cross-functional and system implementation initiatives
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant ideally with at least 1-2 years PQE (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent
- University Graduate or equivalent
Skills and Experience
- Advanced Excel / PowerPoint
- Power BI (dashboard development)
- Financial planning systems such as SAP BPC or similar
Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication; conveys complex financial information simply and persuasively
- Learns quickly, identifies core issues, and adapts priorities when needed
- Builds strong cross-functional relationships and effectively influences stakeholders across the business
- Motivates and influences without direct authority; collaborates as a high-energy, accountable team player
- Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and changing environment
Additional Information
AbbVie’s UK offices in Maidenhead prioritize accessibility and employee well-being, creating a welcoming environment for everyone. The office includes a large car park for easy access, as well as step-free entry, accessible restrooms, and elevators to accommodate individuals with mobility challenges. The workspace features assistive technologies and adaptable workstations, fostering an inclusive culture. Additionally, there is a dedicated quiet zone for those who prefer to work without distraction. This area maximizes natural light and is strategically positioned for easy access with minimal noise disturbances. If you need specific information or have questions about accessibility arrangements, please let us know during the process.
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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