Financial Controller(m/w/x)

## Job Description The Financial Controller externally and internally represents the affiliate as experienced AbbVie Finance professional. He/she acts as the Finance Director’s deputy. Furthermore he/she ensures adequate internal financial controls and administrative procedures are maintained for the affiliate, including Tax, Treasury, Entity Planning and Internal/External Audit. He/she is leading the Controlling & Transparency team. **Key responsibilities:** * Externally and internally representing the affiliate as experienced AbbVie Finance professional. * Acting as the Finance Director’s deputy. * Ensure that adequate internal financial controls and administrative procedures are maintained for the affiliate, including Tax, Treasury, Entity Planning and Internal/External Audit including AbbVie AG and AbbVie Biopharmaceutial GmbH (PALSA). * Responsible for the month end close and group reporting. * Provide actual monthly cost reports and quarterly financial data in compliance with Corporate Reporting policies and comply with all local financial regulations and tax reporting requirements. * Provide reporting and administrative support to the management team and other functions. * Ensure integrity of financial books and records, establish and maintain a robust and compliant internal control environment for the entire affiliate. * Develop appropriate financial strategies and implement programs with administrative excellence in accordance with the company’s strategic objectives. * Provide financial counsel and analysis for proposed strategic growth initiatives, monitor local operations performance against financial plans/updates/LBE’s and ensure management is advised on exposure issues. * Drive development and preparation of solid financial business plans (and underlying analysis) to ensure the affiliate delivers its financial commitments in collaboration with the finance planning managers. * Advise management in areas of profit maximization, licensing/out licensing, resource prioritization, and day-to-day operations. Anticipate market activities that can impact business. * Summarize and communicate complex financial situations in a clear/concise manner explaining thought processes and analysis to the management team. * Oversight PALSA entity ## Qualifications **Qualifications and experience:** * University degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Finance or Accounting with further educations like CPA , CA, CGA or CMA * 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, planning and financial analysis preferably within the Pharmaceutical industry * Broad technical skills (Advanced Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost/Inventory Accounting etc.) * Advanced understanding of Internal Controls, including Sarbanes Oxley Law * Advanced understanding of Principals of Tax Law * Expert in Swiss company law, US GAAP and preferably SOX Policy * Experience and knowledge of Intercompany Transaction Policy * Broad Policy knowledge (Fixed Asset Accounting, Inventory Management, Treasury etc.) * Broad systems and tools knowledge (SAP, Hyperion, ATM1,  ABPM, QlickView) * People leadership at varying levels of seniority * Business fluent German and English **Critical skills required for the role:** * Strong financial and audit expertise * Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management * Strong organizational skills required to coordinate and manage multiple cross divisional work process and projects * Ability to work effectively with senior management (locally and globally) and operating personnel ## Additional Information 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.