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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Finance Transformation - **Company:** AbbVie Inc. - **Location:** North Chicago, IL, United States - **Salary:** $160,500.0 - $305,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, SAP ERP, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications), Smartsheet, Performance Monitor - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.biospace.com/logon?PipelinedPage=%2Fjob%2F3058404%2Fdirector-finance-transformation%3FAction%3DContinueJobApplication%23application-form ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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. This role sets the vision and roadmap for long-term organizational change while leading the execution of complex, cross-functional transformation programs that deliver measurable business impact. As a key member of the Finance Transformation Team, the Director balances strategic vision-setting with hands-on program management, ensuring initiatives are aligned with AbbVie's enterprise objectives and produce sustainable results through best-in-class transformation practices, innovation, and organizational capability building. Key Leadership Competencies * Strategic Vision & Business Acumen: Ability to see the big picture, connect finance transformation to business strategy, and drive long-term value creation * Results Orientation & Execution Excellence: Relentless focus on delivering measurable outcomes, meeting deadlines, and achieving transformation objectives * Executive Presence & Influence: Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to represent AbbVie Finance professionally with senior executives, board members, and external partners * Relationship Building & Collaboration: Proven ability to build high-trust relationships across functions, geographies, and organizational levels; skilled at finding common ground and win-win solutions in complex, matrixed environments Key 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. ## Related Videos - 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