Director, Finance Transformation

About the role

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.

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

• 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.