AbbVie · 20 hours ago
Director, FSS Business Excellence & Technology
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $296K/yr
15+ years expAbbVie is committed to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions. The Director, Technology & Systems, will lead the enhancement of technology solutions and systems within the Finance Shared Services organization, collaborating with various stakeholders to drive digital transformation and optimize finance operations.
BiotechnologyFinancial ServicesHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Define and lead the strategic direction for the integration, optimization, and enablement of technology and systems across the Finance Shared Services ecosystem, aligning with business priorities and needs
Drive the development of global finance technology strategies, ensuring robust solutions for automation, analytics, and digital transformation across core finance processes
Oversee business requirements gathering, system selection/implementation, and collaboration with BTS and other teams for successful deployments and ongoing enhancements
Serve as the senior subject matter expert for finance technology, promoting training, best practices, and continuous process improvements to enhance agility and speed
Champion the identification and adoption of innovative tools (RPA, AI, data analytics, cloud ERPs, Power BI, SAC, Phyton, Excel enabled data driven, etc.) to streamline and simplify finance operations in collaboration with the Policy & Process Excellence team
Provide leadership and direction for technology-focused teams, nurturing a culture of responsiveness, continuous learning, and technological advancement
Foster team development to build talent capable of driving future-ready finance technology and process innovation
Partner with stakeholders to ensure compliance, controls, standardized processes, and optimally delivered shared services
Develop and track KPIs to measure impact of technology-enabled process improvements and service excellence
Lead change management and communication strategies for new technology rollouts and process transformation initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field; Master's preferred
Minimum 15 years' progressive experience in technical project management, systems leadership, or related finance/technology roles
Proven ability to lead large cross-functional initiatives and influence senior business leaders; experience developing technology roadmaps for finance operations
Demonstrated expertise in finance systems, automation, analytics, and product development across finance functions
Advanced analytical, strategic problem-solving, and exceptional leadership skills
Hands-on experience with process mining, automation, and data analytics tools: UiPath, Power Automate, SmartSheet, Power BI, Python, SQL, Alteryx, etc
Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Preferred
Experience with finance shared services and ERP/automation platforms
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory environment
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Long-term incentive programs
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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