Senior Manager, Price Forecasting

Senior Manager, Price Forecasting Full-time Company Description About AbbVie 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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube. Job Description The Senior Manager, Price Forecasting is responsible for supporting the brand strategies through Gross-to-Net sales planning and reporting for Medication in Neuroscience. This includes providing financial pricing leadership to the brand team in development of the Plans, LRPs and LBEs and will collaborate with Marketing, Finance, MABI, and Market Access, to prepare concise and accurate deliverables, along with decision-support for Senior Leadership. This position reports directly to the Director, NEC Price Forecasting and is an individual contributor position and requires a high level of individual accountability and is expected to operate independently to accomplish the goals and responsibilities of the position; however constant alignment is critical due to the nature of the role. In addition, the Sr. Manager has a high degree of freedom to independently set priorities so that both planned and unplanned departmental objectives are achieved. Compensation and responsibilities will be tailored based on the selected candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Responsibilities Lead all aspects for planning and reporting for franchise’s rebates/discounts for Plan, LBE and LRP as it relates to medication. Work closely with business partners to accurately forecast discounts/rebates, including incorporating market dynamics such as historical trends and changes in market access. Ensure financial planning deliverables are accurate, clear and concise for Executive level review and approval. Understand and discuss all price related variances on a monthly and plan cycle basis. Partner with Market Access on deal impact analysis, forecasting rates, and tracking contractual rate changes. Partner with Copay team on rebate forecast and balance sheet requirements. Partner with GTN Accounting on monthly balance sheet reserves reconciliation, returns and pipeline forecast. Collaborate with Sales Forecasting and BU Finance to present a wholistic and aligned net sales story. Support analysis and requests related to Most Favored Nation, the Inflation Reduction Act, and other legislative changes, as needed. Complete additional ad-hoc project work and analysis, as needed. Qualifications BA/BS in Finance or Accounting required. MBA/CPA preferred. 6-8 years of progressive Accounting/Finance experience required. Prefer experience in Pricing, Forecasting, or FP&A. Strong Excel and PowerPoint technical and content strategy skills. BPC knowledge is a plus. The ability to interact with and support senior level management and to collaborate effectively and independently in a matrix organization. Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, planning and decision-making skills. Extensive interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to manage and coordinate multiple activities and shift priorities under tight timeframes and maintain poise under pressure. A highly motivated self-starter who can translate broad directions into