AbbVie

Director, Finance Transformation

AbbVie • $150K — $200K *
North Chicago, IL 60064In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
  • Minimum of 12 years of progressive leadership experience in finance transformation or consulting
  • Experience leading large-scale transformational programs with measurable business impact
  • Proven capability to manage cross-functional project teams in a matrixed environment
  • Strong understanding of financial systems and ERP platforms, with preference for SAP
  • Exceptional project management skills across multiple concurrent initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Develop and align Finance Transformation strategies and execution plans
  • Collaborate with executive leaders to set vision for organizational change
  • Ensure Finance Transformation goals align with enterprise vision and deliver measurable ROI
  • Identify trends and technologies to drive innovation in finance operations
  • Lead cross-functional and global project teams on complex initiatives
  • Oversee transformation programs' scope, timeline, and budget
  • Establish key processes and metrics to track program progress

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan for eligible employees
  • Participation in short-term incentive programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Purpose

The Director, Finance Transformation is a strategic leader who drives enterprise-wide finance transformation in partnership with executive leadership and AbbVie functional leaders across Commercial, Operations, Corporate, R&D, HR and other key functions. This role sets the vision and roadmap for long-term organizational change while leading the execution of complex, cross-functional transformation programs that deliver measurable business impact. As a key member of the Finance Transformation Team, the Director balances strategic vision-setting with hands-on program management, ensuring initiatives are aligned with AbbVie's enterprise objectives and produce sustainable results through best-in-class transformation practices, innovation, and organizational capability building.

Key Leadership Competencies
  • Strategic Vision & Business Acumen: Ability to see the big picture, connect finance transformation to business strategy, and drive long-term value creation
  • Results Orientation & Execution Excellence: Relentless focus on delivering measurable outcomes, meeting deadlines, and achieving transformation objectives
  • Executive Presence & Influence: Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to represent AbbVie Finance professionally with senior executives, board members, and external partners
  • Relationship Building & Collaboration: Proven ability to build high-trust relationships across functions, geographies, and organizational levels; skilled at finding common ground and win-win solutions in complex, matrixed environments

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and alignment of Finance Transformation strategies and execution plans that support AbbVie's enterprise-wide transformation objectives
  • Partner with executive leadership and the Transformation Steering Committee to set the vision and roadmap for long-term organizational change
  • Ensure Finance Transformation goals are strategically aligned with AbbVie's enterprise vision and deliver measurable ROI
  • Identify emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies (including AI-enabled planning, and advanced analytics) to drive continuous innovation in finance operations
  • Drive results within a heavily matrixed environment, leading cross-functional and global project teams supporting multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
  • Oversee major transformation programs with full accountability for scope, timeline, budget, and quality of deliverables
  • Design and implement key processes, frameworks, and metrics to oversee programs and track progress against strategic objectives
  • Track and report on key milestones, financial metrics, KPIs, and business case performance to the Transformation Steering Committee, Executive Leadership Team, and other management forums
  • Manage all transformation activities within allocated budgets and agreed-upon timelines, ensuring resource optimization and cost efficiency
  • Monitor performance of functional and, where required, local affiliate, area, and global teams to ensure consistent delivery standards
  • Lead comprehensive change management strategies to ensure stakeholder adoption, organizational readiness, and sustainable transformation outcomes
  • Build high-trust relationships with business partners across functions and geographies, serving as a strategic advisor and trusted partner
  • Manage resistance and navigate organizational dynamics to drive alignment and commitment across diverse stakeholder groups
  • Roll out and train functional, cross-functional, and global teams on transformation processes, frameworks, and tools to build organizational capability
  • Develop communication strategies and materials to effectively convey complex transformation concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Manage external vendors and consulting firms to ensure successful implementation and integration of financial systems (ERP/SAP, planning tools, data visualization platforms) within the existing technology environment
  • Drive the adoption of automation and advanced analytics tools to enhance financial planning, reporting, and decision-making capabilities
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate transformation risks, developing contingency plans to ensure program resilience and continuity
  • Proactively escalate issues and provide recommendations to executive leadership on strategic, tactical, and confidential matters with immediate and long-term business impacts
  • Monitor external market trends and regulatory changes that may impact finance transformation strategies.


Qualifications

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
  • Minimum of 12 years of progressive leadership experience in finance transformation, consulting, or a similar business environment
  • Significant experience leading large-scale, complex transformational programs with demonstrated business impact
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional and global project teams in a matrixed organization
  • Strong financial acumen with deep familiarity with financial systems, processes, and ERP platforms (SAP experience highly valued)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and project management tools (Smartsheet, or similar)
  • Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with competing priorities
  • Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage ambiguity in fast-paced environments
  • Executive-ready communication skills with the ability to simplify and convey complex technical and business concepts to diverse audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and operate independently with minimal supervision
  • Global mindset with experience working across geographies, cultures, and time zones
  • Proven change management expertise, including stakeholder adoption strategies and resistance management
  • Strong business judgment with the ability to drive diverse organizations to achieve results through a focused, pragmatic approach.


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this postingbased on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more orless than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paidand may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

About AbbVie

AbbVie develops pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They provide products and services to therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology.

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We believe in nurturing our team's professional growth through comprehensive training programs, leadership development opportunities, and continuous learning. Our commitment to your career growth is reflected in our robust offerings that enhance your skills and knowledge.

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AbbVie is dedicated to supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package includes health, financial, and social benefits that are designed to support the diverse needs of our employees. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and innovation, fostering a workplace where all can excel.

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Learn more about AbbVie
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
NASDAQ
ABBV
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