Financial Analyst

People. Passion. Possibilities.

Does this appeal to you? Join the #1 Great Place To Work Multinational AbbVie as Financial Analyst Trade Finance

Your role at AbbVie

Based at AbbVie’s office in Zwolle, the Financial Analyst is responsible for governance on OTC processes, mitigating risk on 3rd party sales for OUS sales, revenue recognition and preparing sales and AR analysis. By doing so, the Financial Analyst makes a valuable contribution to the “Control Tower” function VLOG (short for AbbVie Logistics) has within AbbVie. The Financial Analyst will be part of the center of excellence and working closely together with many stakeholders around the globe internally and externally. The Financial Analyst is part of a team of 5 analysts and reports to an Assistant Controller. He/she is aware of and works within the legal and company regulations and actively contributes to the governance processes and culture.

Your tasks contribute to AbbVie’s success and the health of the patients who are at the heart of our work. That is where you join us and where you can help us realize our ambitions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Close collaboration with stakeholders internal (AbbVie Affiliates, global teams) and external (banks & credit insurance companies)

• Preparation of monthly OTC SOX controls and governance over Customer Logistics Planning’s activities

• Provide governance to any local financial policies and procedures necessary for maintaining financial control of the business and safeguarding its assets

• Deliver information and data relating to both internal and external audits

• Support OTC governance via usage of trade risk mitigations tools as letter of credit, bank guarantees and credit insurances

• Preparation of monthly journal entries impacting credit insurance and bad debt reserves

• Lead quarterly reviews of worldwide distributors inventory levels in order to avoid channel stuffing

• Prepare monthly aging reports and follow-up with AbbVie affiliates to support credit and collection controls for DX Sales

• Supporting preparation of Commercial Contracts including Distribution Agreements in close collaboration with AbbVie Affiliates worldwide and VLOG Customer Logistics Planners

• Proactively seek efficiency improvements, participate in projects (such as integration of activities related to recently acquired company)

Where you work

As part of the AbbVie Logistics organization in Zwolle we collectively ensure that our medicines are manufactured in the right quantity, delivered to the right place, at the right time and to the right person. AbbVie’s motto: We inspire hope and transform lives every day. Do you want to know more about AbbVie Logistics? Watch our movie on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf6scBVAyR8

Why AbbVie?

At AbbVie, we believe the paths we take to achieve our breakthroughs matter. That how we get there is just as vital as the outcome. We get there together—all of us asking bold questions and finding new answers. Being flexible in the ways we grow and learn. And strengthening our culture built on deep, honest collaboration. For those who honor small wins and push past wrong turns, for anyone who thrives taking on the tough challenges with a diverse team:

we’re ready for you.

Great Place To Work

AbbVie has been at the top of the global 'Best Workplaces' list in the Netherlands, Europe and worldwide for several years in a row. We are proud of this! This recognition by Great Place to Work is reflecting employee experiences of trust, innovation, company values and leadership, across Europe. It is an acknowledgement of being a fulfilling workplace, a recognition of our culture and the result of the ways we work together.

What we ask
At AbbVie we are passionate about our work. As our professionals are driven in the quest to improve people's health, you will be working in a dynamic and ambitious environment. As Financial Analyst Trade Finance you will be working in an informal atmosphere and international environment. Cooperating with others comes easily to you and you are open-minded about other cultures. Furthermore, you are focused on achieving goals, pro-active and improvement focused. More specifically, we ask the following of you:

• Master in business economics or accountancy (CPA) at university level (or Bachelor degree)

• At least 3 years of experience in a related finance role

• Understanding of US and local GAAPs, internal controls and financial reporting is beneficial

• Strong analytical skills and deep MS office knowledge within a financial environment required

• Preferably experience with logistical processes and/or international matrix organization

• Prior experience with SAP is beneficial

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required

• Work well both in a team and autonomously

• Flexible in working hours, priority shifts and helping out the team where needed

Agency disclaimer
AbbVie does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CV’s / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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.