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Senior Financial Analyst
Senior Financial Analyst-September 2024
Paris
Sep 15, 2026
ABOUT ABBVIE
AbbVie is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and markets both biopharmaceuticals and small molecule drugs.
10,000+ employees
Biotechnology, Healthcare
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About Senior Financial Analyst

  Senior Financial Analyst Who are we?

  We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.

  Our Allergan Aesthetics Business Unit creates products and technologies that drive the advancement of aesthetics medicine.

  We are now recruiting a Senior Financial Analyst, reporting to the Finance Director – France Division AA Finance

  Location: Paris (La Defense)

  Who are you?

  · You have an advanced degree in Finance or Accounting and relevant expertise with 5/ 7+ years in a similar organization (Financial Shared Service Center, regional/international finance, COEs)

  You also have the following:

  Knowledge and Skills

  · Analytical and financial modeling skills, comfort with Finance and Accounting principles and strong financial statement analysis ability.

  · Strong spreadsheet, power point, and financial systems experience. Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP)

  · Ability to comment on variance drivers vs. forecast targets. Question and challenge business constructively on business assumptions, market insights, promotional activities…

  · Strong verbal and written communication skills in French and in English.

  · Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas, and level of business.

  Abilities

  · Ability to influence cross-functionally and drive tasks to consensus / closure.

  · Able to adapt to dynamic environment and to work under tight timelines.

  · Independent handling of a variety of tasks with different levels of complexity by developing effective plans and organizing work efficiently.

  · Hands on, strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. Fast learner.

  · Ability to work independently and adjust priorities as needed.

  What can we accomplish together?

  The senior financial analyst is a key role within the affiliate finance with primary objective to provide financial insight as well as planning and analysis support to the decision-making process of France AA business. The job holder will provide management and affiliate stakeholders with clear insights into drivers of business and financial performance/risk, as well as informing/recommending prioritization decisions.

  The Senior Financial Analyst will support core FP&A function as (but not limited to) forecasting and planning cycles (LBE,Plan,LRP), analysis of variances between actual and forecast, month-end reporting, financial controls and ad-hoc analysis to support the organization.

  Key scope and responsibilities include:

  · Leads and develops monthly, quarterly, and annual Plan/LBE and LRP as required, including P&L, SG&A, headcount.

  · Ensures meaningful management reporting while analyzing and understanding results to communicate risks to Management

  · Leads cross functional peers and marketing leaders to effectively gather, review and prepare accurate strategic spend and timing

  · Ability to comment on variance drivers vs. forecast targets. Question and challenge business constructively on business assumptions, market insights, promotional activities…

  · Support Brand’s strategic decisions and ensure forecasts are aligned to Commercial strategy.

  · Support weekly forecasting process and prepare periodic KPI reporting for stakeholders (monthly P&L analysis, review of budget and spendings)

  · Meet month-end and year-end submission and reporting deadlines and ensure high-quality comments of financial figures, with analysis on the variance between actual and plan/forecast/prior year.

  · Support ad hoc management & stakeholder requests for financial information.

  · Support Finance director on internal Business Reviews

  · Collaborate with Regional Finance team, Accounting Shared Service, CoE’s, to ensure complete, accurate and timely results.

  · Collaborate with regional peers and act proactively to improve process efficiency and FP&A tools.

  · Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

  · Drive process and system improvements to ensure continued evolution of efficiencies

  What other information is important for you to know ?

  For our employees’ work life balance, AbbVie France offers the possibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Find more about AbbVie’s benefits here: https://www.abbvie.fr/careers/benefits1.html

  For us, equality, diversity, and inclusion are essential pillars. We are proud to have built an environment that allows each of our employees around the world to realize their full potential.

  You can find us at www.abbvie.com / @ABBVIE sur Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube LinkedIn.

  You can find us at www.abbvie.com / @ABBVIE sur Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube LinkedIn. AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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