[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All AbbVie jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/) · [Search jobs](/search/) AbbVie # Finance Lead Global R And D Study Forecasting In North Chicago Il Jid 33192 Manager or lead Finance & Accounting Listed on AbbVie’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on AbbVie’s careers site →](https://careers.abbvie.com/en/job/finance-lead-global-r-and-d-study-forecasting-in-north-chicago-il-jid-33192) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [AbbVie](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/) / Finance Lead Global R And D Study Forecasting In North Chicago Il Jid 33192 ## Job description 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 Purpose The Finance Lead, Global R&D Study Forecasting position is responsible for supporting and performing financial analysis and budgetary reconciliations of clinical trial budgets for ongoing and planned studies in Neuroscience. The Finance Lead monitors study forecasts and is responsible for managing complex study expenses and forecasts for Plan, LBE, LRP and Portfolio submissions. This position collaboratively interfaces with the clinical teams and respective finance management and supports many ad-hoc requests and projects. ### Responsibilities Supports all aspects of the clinical trial budget process including trial cost analysis, scenario planning, contract funding approval, and study budget management through the study life cycle. Gathers data from a variety of sources and provides quality clinical study budget information and metrics to Clinical and Finance Management to aid in planning decisions. Responsible for preparing predefined and ad hoc reports for the clinical teams and finance management, communicating on a timely basis for variance discrepancies and issue resolution. Leads the business in assessing and investigating study spend vs. forecast. Demonstrates awareness and use of data sources by proactively updating previously established forecasts at a regular cadence (monthly LBEs, Quarterly ROSS reviews, 50%/100% enrollment timepoints, ad hoc requests and annual cost validation), and updates manager as to the status of the study being forecasted (startup, Main ROSS, reconciliation and close-out). Interacts with various levels of management and functions within the organization. Supports finance management on ad-hoc requests and projects. ### Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required. CPA or MBA a plus. Minimum 6+ years of progressive and related experience. Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Proficient Excel skills required. Knowledge of SAP, Power BI and BPC a plus. Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​ The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this roleat the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​ We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​ This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​ Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount isearned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that areallocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolutediscretion, consistent with applicable law. ​ AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit [https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html](https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html) US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: [https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html](https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days[Apply on AbbVie’s careers site →](https://careers.abbvie.com/en/job/finance-lead-global-r-and-d-study-forecasting-in-north-chicago-il-jid-33192) ## More jobs at AbbVie ### [2027 Finance Leader Accelerator Program Intern Mba In North Chicago Il Jid 31664](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/jobs/de074da6a9ef7323832a/) ### [Accounting And Finance Development Program All Genders 2 Years Temporary Full Time In Wiesbaden He Jid 34143](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/jobs/15af181a6bed2ab89a46/) ### [Assistant Controller In North Chicago Il Jid 34242](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/jobs/9551f684982a5f37ec02/) ### [Associate Director Finance Future Fit In North Chicago Il Jid 33775](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/jobs/67a5810d57e26480804d/) ### [Associate Director Finance In Irvine Ca Jid 33079](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/jobs/a2ddd0d9a7c3e91c3c45/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Manager, Global Operations Finance – JV Finance (Japan Operations)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/210ec71d6952f24ecb0c/) Sandisk ### [Senior Financial Analyst, Global Operations Finance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/b693e7f666baee167922/) Sandisk ### [Global Finance Governance Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/b36e767eaf65ccf506b0/) Siemens Energy ### [Sr Forecasting Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fedex/jobs/a7f46fc39af297c4648f/) FedEx ### [Vice President, Fund Finance, Global Credit Markets](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/national-bank-of-canada/jobs/39fde5720ba5432c0f3d/) National Bank of Canada OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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