Forecasting Lead, US Specialty Finance

The role provides end-to-end US Demand and Revenue forecasts with the US Specialty Team One portfolio, with an emphasis on specialty products
The forecaster will produce analytics and presentations for AbbVie leadership. The forecaster will partner closely with Finance, Price Forecasting, AbbVie Performance Excellence (APEX), and Brand leadership teams.
The Forecasting Lead’s focus is primarily:
explaining the brand’s evolution/outlook to executive leadership
facilitating optimal decision making
providing precise financial guidance to stakeholders
This role reports to the Senior Forecasting Manager, Team One.
Responsibilities
Use large data sets, historical perspectives, and business partners’ insights to develop forecasts
Align with business partners and finance leaders on forecast assumptions
Partner with Price Forecasting to ensure alignment on GTN (Gross to Net) assumptions
Load forecasts into required financial systems (CDLF, BPC, TM1, ADS, etc.) to support consolidation
Integrate Actuals data into forecast models including validating and ensuring data integrity
Complete key financial close schedules used by multiple stakeholders
Highlight trends, risks, and opportunities for consideration as part of developing forecasts
Lead/participate in ad hoc analyses
Partner cross-functionally to drive tasks to consensus/closure while working independently and adjusting priorities as needed
Embrace continuous improvement via learning and development, along with proposing, developing, and implementing process improvements
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
5+ years progressive accounting, finance, and/or forecasting + analytics experience
Proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong business partnering skills
Preferred:
Previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry
Knowledge of SAP and BPC a plus
Experience with US healthcare industry-standard data sets

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid