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Senior Forecasting Analyst
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**Serving the needs of all families with young children,** Carter's Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.
**HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:**
The Senior Forecasting Analyst provides leadership and analytical skills to ensure our brands have the right product, in the right place, at the right time. This role involves making decisions that maximize profitability and has a significant impact on sales, margin, and inventory.
This role reports to the Senior Forecasting Manager and is based in our Buckhead, GA office.
**Responsibilities include:**
**60%:** Execute the forecasting and buying processes for assigned product categories
? Ownership of creating SBU specific wholesale forecast and using Anaplan as main tool for forecast creation.
? Participate in the style ranking process used for initial replenishment forecasts and for seasonal forecasts. This is a collaborative effort with Merchandising and the output is used to drive Customer Sell-in recommendations.
? Maintain appropriate buying strategies (weeks of supply, safety stock, etc.) to support brand and SBU specific service level, Days of Supply, and Open To Buy constraints.
? Own forecast consolidation across all channels.
? Interact with DTC team regarding all upcoming replenishment deliverables and updating information the team passes off.
? Support both the Anaplan Seasonal Forecast Model as well as the Anaplan Replenishment Remix Model. Includes initial style setup and maintenance in the model. Also includes updates to data/bookings pulls, validating forecast info against updated overall sales plans and POS data, and remixing forecasts down to program/style level.
? Adhere to all critical calendar deliverables including forecast publish dates, fabric commits, buys, and style costing updates.
? Analyze POS and Booking trend information regularly and re-mix style forecasts as customer demand changes.
? Assist with the TFA forecast update as well as the Omnia forecast update the 1st week of the fiscal month for replenishment styles.
? Prepare the monthly percentage updates for replenishment product and publish to the Inventory Team after the beginning of the month TFA forecasts are published.
? Support and assist with replenishment forecasting initiatives such as Machine Learning for forecast generation and additional Anaplan forecasting enhancements.
**20%:** Support other SBUs on forecasting team in forecasts, buys, and reporting
? Assist other SBUs in forecast setup in Anaplan and assist in remixing forecast for Replenishment team.
? Assist in weekly reporting for Replenishment team.
? Work with Anaplan team to enhance and update models as needed. This includes trouble shooting and identifying issues and working to resolve.
**20%:** Ad Hoc Reporting and special projects
? Create reports and analyze data as needed for executives.
? Represent Forecasting team during cross functional meetings and special projects.
? Validate data for accuracy on companywide initiatives such as hierarchy conversion, tableau conversion, etc. Work with necessary teams to correct data inaccuracies and suggest enhancements to current processes.
? Enhancements to the Anaplan Remix model and identifying ways to streamline existing processes to Tableau.
**WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:**
**Must have:**
? Knowledge of fundamental Forecasting and Inventory Management principles (Supply and Demand matching, forecast error, safety stock, inventory turn, service level, open to buy management, constrained supply, etc.)
? Superior technical skills including advanced Excel and MS Access
? Analytical, process driven approach to problem solving
? Ability to work in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines and varying levels of ambiguity, detail oriented (on time and accurate)
? 2+ Years of experience in related field
? BA / BS in related field (mathematics, engineering, supply chain, finance, etc.)
**Preferred skills and experience:**
? Apparel or short-life cycle forecast experience preferred
**OUR TEAM MEMBERS:**
? Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values
? Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environment
? Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients
? Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely
? Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the "we've always done it this way" mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes
**MAKE A CAREER AT CARTER'S:**
? Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter's University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.
_Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law._
Inventory Forecasting Analyst
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation of predictive inventory planning systems, utilizing AI-based forecasting tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze historical sales data, seasonality trends, and supplier lead times to recommend optimal stock levels.
- Oversee the deployment and integration of NETStock software within the organization.
- Foster strong relationships across departments to ensure alignment and resolve any resistance to forecasting initiatives.
- Provide training and guidance to team members, acting as a superuser for inventory management systems when necessary.
- Extract and analyze data from servers to trace historical trends and support decision-making processes.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.
- Work closely with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A) to align forecasting with financial goals.
- Utilize Sage 100 to support supply chain and inventory management initiatives.
- Drive agility and adaptability within the team to meet evolving business needs. Requirements - Proven experience in project management, particularly in systems implementation and supply chain optimization.
- Strong knowledge of inventory forecasting tools, including AI-powered software.
- Familiarity with NETStock software or similar inventory planning platforms.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across departments.
- Hands-on experience with Sage 100 and other related systems.
- Background in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A) or demand forecasting.
- Ability to analyze complex data sets and make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments.
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Senior Forecasting Analyst
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Company and Vision
PlanetArt’s vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of live events.
The company’s brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit to learn more about our brands.
We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe.
Job Overview
PlanetArt is looking for a Senior Forecasting Analyst to support the company’s Forecasting & Pricing Group. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving forecasting models that drive business decisions across sales, operations, and finance. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical expertise with business acumen to deliver accurate, actionable forecasts and insights.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates much be local to or willing to relocate to the Calabasas area as we operate on a hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 remote)
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain short-term and long-term forecasting models across multiple business units, products, or markets.
- Analyze historical data, business drivers, and market trends to produce accurate forecasts.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations) to align forecasts with strategic and operational planning.
- Identify key risks and opportunities within forecast assumptions and present recommendations to leadership.
- Implement statistical and machine learning methods to improve forecast accuracy.
- Monitor forecast performance, track variances, and continuously refine methodologies.
- Design and deliver recurring forecast reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts on best practices in forecasting and analytics.
- Technology & Tools: Leverage forecasting software, CRM systems, and data visualization tools to enhance forecasting capabilities.
Requirements
What You Should Have
Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in forecasting, business analytics, or demand planning (with increasing responsibility).
- Strong proficiency in forecasting tools (e.g., SAS, R, Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
- Advanced Excel modeling and statistical analysis skills.
- Proven ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen with an understanding of how forecasts impact strategic and operational decisions.
- Sound communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
What You Can Expect
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels.
- Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Position requires regular, continuous use of computer.
- Position requires regular sitting and standing.
- Position requires regular interaction with team members through the following methods: in-person, phone, WebEx, Slack, or email.
- May require occasional travel.
- This is a hybrid position; employees are expected to be in the office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option of working remotely two days (Wednesday and Friday).
Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $98,000 - $110,000 annual salary + bonus.
PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Excellent Work/Life Balance – Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
- Employee Product Discounts
Financial Forecasting, Reporting, and Analysis Director (McLean)
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Financial Forecasting, Reporting, and Analysis Director
Key Role:
Lead the company's Reporting, Forecasting, and Analytics functions, reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the company. Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial results, and trends. Oversee corporate forecast for the business, incorporating detailed forecast and analysis data collected and developed in partnership with the four Business Groups. Oversee enterprise-wide financial reporting workstreams, in partnership with the Enterprise Technology, Treasury, Accounting, and Investor Relations teams.
Basic Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in leadership in the accounting or finance function of a high performing professional services provider
Experience leading an FP&A function, including best practices with annual planning, quarterly forecasting, and financial analysis
Experience managing financial operations of a services business
Ability to drill down into the details when needed as a hands-on finance executive who has ascended the ranks and can advise, direct, and lead a team in a collaborative hands-on manner
Ability to identify, recruit, motivate, coach, develop, and retain a strong team
Ability to communicate with internal and external constituents
Bachelors degree
Additional Qualifications:
Experience in finance and accounting with a government services provider
Experience leading an FP&A function for a government services provider
Possession of excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, portraying a boardroom presence
Masters degree preferred
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allens benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individuals particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $142,900.00 to $266,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allens total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, youll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, youll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
#J-18808-LjbffrUS Sales Financial Analyst, Demand Forecasting & Analysis
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DescriptionApples Demand Forecast and Analysis group is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the US Channel business. You should be highly motivated, team oriented, and a process driven individual who will become a dedicated business partner supporting our Controller, Sales Directors, Route-to-Market Finance, WW Sales Finance, Sales Operations, Supply Demand Management and Reseller Operations. You will be able to work both independently and also be a phenomenal teammate. You should have the ability to effectively and thoroughly analyze data, present the findings in a clear, concise manner and communicate the key take-aways in an executive style.
Responsibilities- Financial modeling, reporting and market analysis, and written and verbal presentations to senior management and executives.
- Forecasting weekly sell through, sell in and channel inventory by analyzing performance to date and assessing potential risks and opportunities
- Proposing detailed revisions to current quarter forecast on weekly basis and explaining internal and external drivers and financial impact
- Quantifying the uplifts associated with promotional offers and sizing the non-promotional baseline demand used for sales negotiations
- Building quarterly unit forecast for future quarters and tracking and understanding business performance against it and reasons for performance variances
- Understanding the US Channel business and strategy, and how variables such as historical performance, seasonality, promotions, sales initiatives and macro economic environment affect current business trends
- Becoming the subject matter authority on understanding the consumer electronics industry staying up to speed with the various competitor launches/promotions and service plan offerings.
- Standard reporting and ad-hoc analysis by building and managing scalable excel models (Tableau and Business Objects experienced preferred)
- Supporting ongoing development of Apples business support systems
- 2+ years of finance experience, or related forecast/planning experience
- Bachelors degree in finance or accounting
- Demonstrated success in balancing multiple activities/projects, priorities, and people in a dynamic, fast-growing, results-driven environment
- Exhibit the highest standards of accuracy and strong organizational skills
- Confirmed analytical and problem solving skills
- Proven ability to build effective business partnerships in a cross-functional organization
- Ability to see the big picture while simultaneously zooming into the details
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and deal with ambiguity
- Experience with Demantra, Business Objects, Tableau and Essbase
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apples discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Financial Forecasting Accountant
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Under supervision, this Financial Forecasting Senior Accountant, which specializes in financial forecasting and/or structured finance as well as other related services such as cost segregation studies as well as potential assistance on valuation type engagements, will complete a variety of assignments as designated by their manager, partner and/or principal (collectively their "Supervisor"). Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.
Your Contributions and Responsibilities
- Complete assignments, including the preparation of financial forecasts and related assignments as directed by the Supervisor
- Evaluate and extract financial and non-financial data from information provided by clients, including letters of intent, term sheets, audited financial statements, tax returns, partnership agreements, loan agreements, appraisals, cost segregation studies, independent engineering reports and other related transaction agreements.
- Collaborate and consult with clients on ways to optimize investment return profiles by evaluating different ownership structures, federal and state subsidies, as well as debt and equity financing options
- Participate in meetings with clients and project finance team members to discuss issues involved with structuring investments that qualify for federal tax credits from federal opportunity zones, renewable energy, historic rehabilitation and/or new markets tax credits
- Document and reference assumptions used in the financial modeling engagements
- Prepare summarized financial data reports
- Identify and communicate potential problem areas during engagements
- Assist, as deemed necessary, with accounting, audit and tax engagements with respect to year-end financial statement audits and tax returns as well as cost certifications and cost segregation studies
- Other related assignments as deemed appropriate
Your Background and Skills
- Exhibit interest in developing a better knowledge of project and corporate finance, in particular with respect to tax credit subsidized investments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills, ability to coordinate complex activities and prioritize conflicting demands and deadlines
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and make adjustments as directed
- Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment
- Very proficient with Microsoft Excel (Windows) with existing knowledge of how to create and evaluate the following types of formulas:
- Sumif and COUNTIF
- VLookup
- Pivot tables
- "If" formulas, including multiple if-type formulas and IF combined AND/OR
- IRR, MIRR and XIRR
- PV and NPV.
- Goal seek
- MATCH
- INDEX Match
- CONCATENATE
- ROUND
- Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and report writing tools, and ability to learn new programs quickly
- Maintain a professional demeanor with coworkers and clients
- Adhere to internal Firm deadlines (time entry)
- Ability to contribute ideas and add value to designated team
- Knowledge of partnership accounting/taxation, real estate and lending terminology and other related concepts is a plus
- Ability to sit for the CFA or CPA exam or having passed sections of the CFA exam or CPA exam is a plus
- Available to work evenings and weekends based on position needs and to travel domestically if required
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance, accounting, or economics, and 2+ years of appropriate experience. Experience with any of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Renewable energy, Historic preservation, New Markets Tax Credits, Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Real Estate, Developers, Partnerships, Forecasting, Cost Segregation, Partnership Exits.
Why Work With Us?
Our firm is committed to providing our people with opportunities to excel professionally. We believe in the importance of a welcoming work culture and quality work-life integration to support our staff as we grow together.
We're Leading the Way to a Better Future of Work Culture
- Increased number of paid holidays per year
- Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
- Flexible working hours and work arrangements
- Remote and hybrid opportunities
- Expanding Social Impact department for a healthy, happy, inclusive and productive workplace
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
- Strong growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing
- Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan
- Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
- Dress for your day policy
- Resources of a national firm
- Compensation: $77,000 to $94,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.
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Hello! We're Novogradac & Company LLP, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.
Novogradac & Company LLP is one of the nation's top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.
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Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k). Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac's culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.
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Finance Lead - Forecasting
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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 - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
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Position Overview
The primary objective of this position is to lead the Demand and Revenue forecasting processes for US Fillers, comprised of the Juvederm collection and upcoming pipeline assets. The position is responsible for driving the development, maintenance, harmonization, and continuous improvement of the various forecasting models used to produce commercial revenue projections for all Planning Cycles (LBEs, Plan, LRP, ADS) and launch assessments as well as associated analytics and supporting presentation materials for review with US AA Commercial and Finance as well as AbbVie leadership. The individual must develop and maintain a strong knowledge of the business to facilitate optimal decision making through cross-functional collaboration with various teams such as Marketing, Sales, MABI, Global Commercial Development (GCD), Field Force Operations, Incentive Compensation, Pricing, Gross-to-Net and Loyalty Programs, Commercial Finance, Operations and Customer Service. This highly visible role offers opportunities to interact with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership in AA and Finance.
Core Responsibilities
General:
- Lead the Demand and Revenue forecasting process for US Fillers.
- Lead the development and enhancement of forecasting models for US Fillers, ensuring deliverables align with timelines and strategic goals.
- Craft clear narratives to support strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance with legal and corporate guidelines.
- Identify key insights from data analysis, highlighting trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Develop and drive solutions/strategies to enhance operational performance and address issues faced by the business.
- Oversee the execution of LBEs, Plan, LRP, ADS and S&OP forecasts by aligning with cross-functional stakeholders such as Commercial, Finance and Operations.
- Lead the monthly demand review, analyzing forecasting trends, forecast accuracy, and the forecast proposal with various stakeholders such as Commercial and Global Operations.
- Preparation and submission of the Plan, LBEs, LRP, ADS and S&OP packages and their related supporting documentation including timely, accurate and complete preparation of all requested documents and backups for corresponding meeting reviews.
- Develop realistic forecasts, monitor drivers of performance, historical trends, and market dynamics to analyze performance, and leverage multiple sources of data such as patient funnel, treatments, market size, market growth, market share, DOH/inventory (including volume and SKU mix analysis) as well as market events to identify patterns, compare with market trends and drive accuracy and predictability of results and key metrics.
- Apply technical expertise to refine forecasting models, supporting strategic business decisions.
- Develop forecasts by understanding key drivers of performance across customers, tiers as well as analyzing volume/SKU mix trends.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to validate and integrate actuals into forecasting models, ensuring integrity and accuracy.
- Develop revenue targets for the sales force in coordination with the Incentive Compensation team.
- Develop and submit royalty forecasts and royalty reporting packages including coordination with the Corporate team.
- Develop and maintain financial forecasts for upcoming assets to drive successful launch planning, and execution.
- Develop and maintain financial scenario models through robust understanding of business insights and drivers of performance for revenue and investment analysis, including development of business cases, promotional offers, P&L forecasts, profitability, and ROI analysis as well as RCEs.
- Compile comprehensive reports and presentations, distilling market dynamics and financial outcomes as well as present sales results and future forecasts to Commercial, providing strategic context.
- Prepare financial reports such as sales roll-forward, key opportunities and risks, PPD schedules vs benchmarks with clear narratives and back-up support.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis to support informed decision making.
- Engage with cross-functional teams to address business challenges, offering strategic financial insights and solutions.
- Facilitate effective communication with management on forecast processes, issues, and strategic rationale.
- Partner with Global Operations (e.g. Brand Operations, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP) to align supply and demand forecasts, optimizing inventory, E&O and cash flow.
- Coordinate with GCD and MABI to stay informed on competitor activities and market developments.
- Liaison for US Fillers with various teams such as Gross-to-Net and Loyalty Programs, Field Force Operations, Incentive Compensation and Customer Service.
- Actively participate in driving continuous process improvement, refining forecasting processes to enhance data analysis efficiency and communication.
- Collaborate on ad hoc analyses involving business performance issues, providing clear resolutions.
- Prepare reports to support earnings calls and external communications.
- Support ad hoc requests, lead projects and participate in corporate initiatives.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 years combined experience in Commercial Finance, revenue forecasting, financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, auditing and financial reporting is required. Forecasting and prior pharmaceutical or consumer industry experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
- Strong financial, analytical, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, identify key issues, opportunities, and value drivers to effectively translate strategic insights into appropriate forecasts to drive business decisions.
- Ability to understand market research to assess and quantify financial impacts of marketing initiatives, promotional activities, and competitive events.
- Ability to triangulate a wide variety of data sets and analytics to inform forecasting and solve business problems through the proactive identification of issues and subsequent collection, analysis, and interpretation of related data.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in a dynamic environment and ensure production of high quality and timely work product.
- Ability to gain alignment and partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders across varying levels of management and "influence without direct authority".
- Experience in working in a dynamic business environment under tight timelines and quick turnarounds to successfully achieve results/deliverables.
- Solid understanding of systems and automation tools such as SAP, BPC, PowerBI, excel.
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 role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors 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 is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable 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 absolute discretion, 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.
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Forecasting & Planning Manager
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The Forecasting and Planning Manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of accurate, data-driven forecasts and strategic plans across key business functions. This role plays a critical part in aligning demand with capacity, optimizing inventory, and informing financial and operational decisions through rigorous analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead forecasting processes, incorporating historical data, market trends, and business insights to deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual projections.
- Develop and maintain integrated planning models to support long-term business strategies and budgeting cycles.
- Partner with sales, marketing, operations, and finance teams to synchronize demand and supply planning activities.
- Monitor forecast accuracy, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and agility.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning methodologies, systems, and data quality.
- Prepare executive-level presentations and reports to communicate forecasting outcomes and strategic recommendations.
- Mentor and guide analysts or junior planners, fostering analytical rigor and operational excellence.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in forecasting, planning, or business analytics, preferably in a dynamic or matrixed environment.
- Strong proficiency in Excel, forecasting software, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into actionable strategies.
What Success Looks Like:
The ideal candidate brings structure to ambiguity, drives alignment across teams, and is constantly seeking ways to improve forecast accuracy and planning efficiency to enable sound business decisions.
Finance Lead - Forecasting
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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 - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
Position Overview
The primary objective of this position is to lead the Demand and Revenue forecasting processes for US Fillers, comprised of the Juvederm collection and upcoming pipeline assets. The position is responsible for driving the development, maintenance, harmonization, and continuous improvement of the various forecasting models used to produce commercial revenue projections for all Planning Cycles (LBEs, Plan, LRP, ADS) and launch assessments as well as associated analytics and supporting presentation materials for review with US AA Commercial and Finance as well as AbbVie leadership. The individual must develop and maintain a strong knowledge of the business to facilitate optimal decision making through cross-functional collaboration with various teams such as Marketing, Sales, MABI, Global Commercial Development (GCD), Field Force Operations, Incentive Compensation, Pricing, Gross-to-Net and Loyalty Programs, Commercial Finance, Operations and Customer Service. This highly visible role offers opportunities to interact with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership in AA and Finance.
Core Responsibilities
General:
+ Lead the Demand and Revenue forecasting process for US Fillers.
+ Lead the development and enhancement of forecasting models for US Fillers, ensuring deliverables align with timelines and strategic goals.
+ Craft clear narratives to support strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance with legal and corporate guidelines.
+ Identify key insights from data analysis, highlighting trends, opportunities, and risks.
+ Develop and drive solutions/strategies to enhance operational performance and address issues faced by the business.
Financial Planning & Analysis:
+ Oversee the execution of LBEs, Plan, LRP, ADS and S&OP forecasts by aligning with cross-functional stakeholders such as Commercial, Finance and Operations.
+ Lead the monthly demand review, analyzing forecasting trends, forecast accuracy, and the forecast proposal with various stakeholders such as Commercial and Global Operations.
+ Preparation and submission of the Plan, LBEs, LRP, ADS and S&OP packages and their related supporting documentation including timely, accurate and complete preparation of all requested documents and backups for corresponding meeting reviews.
+ Develop realistic forecasts, monitor drivers of performance, historical trends, and market dynamics to analyze performance, and leverage multiple sources of data such as patient funnel, treatments, market size, market growth, market share, DOH/inventory (including volume and SKU mix analysis) as well as market events to identify patterns, compare with market trends and drive accuracy and predictability of results and key metrics.
+ Apply technical expertise to refine forecasting models, supporting strategic business decisions.
+ Develop forecasts by understanding key drivers of performance across customers, tiers as well as analyzing volume/SKU mix trends.
+ Collaborate with stakeholders to validate and integrate actuals into forecasting models, ensuring integrity and accuracy.
+ Develop revenue targets for the sales force in coordination with the Incentive Compensation team.
+ Develop and submit royalty forecasts and royalty reporting packages including coordination with the Corporate team.
+ Develop and maintain financial forecasts for upcoming assets to drive successful launch planning, and execution.
+ Develop and maintain financial scenario models through robust understanding of business insights and drivers of performance for revenue and investment analysis, including development of business cases, promotional offers, P&L forecasts, profitability, and ROI analysis as well as RCEs.
+ Compile comprehensive reports and presentations, distilling market dynamics and financial outcomes as well as present sales results and future forecasts to Commercial, providing strategic context.
+ Prepare financial reports such as sales roll-forward, key opportunities and risks, PPD schedules vs benchmarks with clear narratives and back-up support.
+ Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis to support informed decision making.
Business Partnering:
+ Engage with cross-functional teams to address business challenges, offering strategic financial insights and solutions.
+ Facilitate effective communication with management on forecast processes, issues, and strategic rationale.
+ Partner with Global Operations (e.g. Brand Operations, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP) to align supply and demand forecasts, optimizing inventory, E&O and cash flow.
+ Coordinate with GCD and MABI to stay informed on competitor activities and market developments.
+ Liaison for US Fillers with various teams such as Gross-to-Net and Loyalty Programs, Field Force Operations, Incentive Compensation and Customer Service.
+ Actively participate in driving continuous process improvement, refining forecasting processes to enhance data analysis efficiency and communication.
+ Collaborate on ad hoc analyses involving business performance issues, providing clear resolutions.
+ Prepare reports to support earnings calls and external communications.
+ Support ad hoc requests, lead projects and participate in corporate initiatives.
Qualifications
Qualifications
+ Minimum of 6 years combined experience in Commercial Finance, revenue forecasting, financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, auditing and financial reporting is required. Forecasting and prior pharmaceutical or consumer industry experience preferred.
+ Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
+ Strong financial, analytical, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills.
+ Ability to think creatively and strategically, identify key issues, opportunities, and value drivers to effectively translate strategic insights into appropriate forecasts to drive business decisions.
+ Ability to understand market research to assess and quantify financial impacts of marketing initiatives, promotional activities, and competitive events.
+ Ability to triangulate a wide variety of data sets and analytics to inform forecasting and solve business problems through the proactive identification of issues and subsequent collection, analysis, and interpretation of related data.
+ Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in a dynamic environment and ensure production of high quality and timely work product.
+ Ability to gain alignment and partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders across varying levels of management and "influence without direct authority".
+ Experience in working in a dynamic business environment under tight timelines and quick turnarounds to successfully achieve results/deliverables.
+ Solid understanding of systems and automation tools such as SAP, BPC, PowerBI, excel.
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 role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors 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 is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable 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 absolute discretion, 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.
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Finance Lead - Forecasting
Posted 7 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Company Description
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 immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok .
Job Description
Position Overview
The primary objective of this position is to lead the Demand and Revenue forecasting processes for US Fillers, comprised of the Juvederm collection and upcoming pipeline assets. The position is responsible for driving the development, maintenance, harmonization, and continuous improvement of the various forecasting models used to produce commercial revenue projections for all Planning Cycles (LBEs, Plan, LRP, ADS) and launch assessments as well as associated analytics and supporting presentation materials for review with US AA Commercial and Finance as well as AbbVie leadership. The individual must develop and maintain a strong knowledge of the business to facilitate optimal decision making through cross-functional collaboration with various teams such as Marketing, Sales, MABI, Global Commercial Development (GCD), Field Force Operations, Incentive Compensation, Pricing, Gross-to-Net and Loyalty Programs, Commercial Finance, Operations and Customer Service. This highly visible role offers opportunities to interact with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership in AA and Finance.
Core Responsibilities
General:
- Lead the Demand and Revenue forecasting process for US Fillers.
- Lead the development and enhancement of forecasting models for US Fillers, ensuring deliverables align with timelines and strategic goals.
- Craft clear narratives to support strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance with legal and corporate guidelines.
- Identify key insights from data analysis, highlighting trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Develop and drive solutions/strategies to enhance operational performance and address issues faced by the business.
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Oversee the execution of LBEs, Plan, LRP, ADS and S&OP forecasts by aligning with cross-functional stakeholders such as Commercial, Finance and Operations.
- Lead the monthly demand review, analyzing forecasting trends, forecast accuracy, and the forecast proposal with various stakeholders such as Commercial and Global Operations.
- Preparation and submission of the Plan, LBEs, LRP, ADS and S&OP packages and their related supporting documentation including timely, accurate and complete preparation of all requested documents and backups for corresponding meeting reviews.
- Develop realistic forecasts, monitor drivers of performance, historical trends, and market dynamics to analyze performance, and leverage multiple sources of data such as patient funnel, treatments, market size, market growth, market share, DOH/inventory (including volume and SKU mix analysis) as well as market events to identify patterns, compare with market trends and drive accuracy and predictability of results and key metrics.
- Apply technical expertise to refine forecasting models, supporting strategic business decisions.
- Develop forecasts by understanding key drivers of performance across customers, tiers as well as analyzing volume/SKU mix trends.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to validate and integrate actuals into forecasting models, ensuring integrity and accuracy.
- Develop revenue targets for the sales force in coordination with the Incentive Compensation team.
- Develop and submit royalty forecasts and royalty reporting packages including coordination with the Corporate team.
- Develop and maintain financial forecasts for upcoming assets to drive successful launch planning, and execution.
- Develop and maintain financial scenario models through robust understanding of business insights and drivers of performance for revenue and investment analysis, including development of business cases, promotional offers, P&L forecasts, profitability, and ROI analysis as well as RCEs.
- Compile comprehensive reports and presentations, distilling market dynamics and financial outcomes as well as present sales results and future forecasts to Commercial, providing strategic context.
- Prepare financial reports such as sales roll-forward, key opportunities and risks, PPD schedules vs benchmarks with clear narratives and back-up support.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis to support informed decision making.
Business Partnering:
- Engage with cross-functional teams to address business challenges, offering strategic financial insights and solutions.
- Facilitate effective communication with management on forecast processes, issues, and strategic rationale.
- Partner with Global Operations (e.g. Brand Operations, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP) to align supply and demand forecasts, optimizing inventory, E&O and cash flow.
- Coordinate with GCD and MABI to stay informed on competitor activities and market developments.
- Liaison for US Fillers with various teams such as Gross-to-Net and Loyalty Programs, Field Force Operations, Incentive Compensation and Customer Service.
- Actively participate in driving continuous process improvement, refining forecasting processes to enhance data analysis efficiency and communication.
- Collaborate on ad hoc analyses involving business performance issues, providing clear resolutions.
- Prepare reports to support earnings calls and external communications.
- Support ad hoc requests, lead projects and participate in corporate initiatives.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 years combined experience in Commercial Finance, revenue forecasting, financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, auditing and financial reporting is required. Forecasting and prior pharmaceutical or consumer industry experience preferred.
- Bachelors degree in finance or accounting
- Strong financial, analytical, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, identify key issues, opportunities, and value drivers to effectively translate strategic insights into appropriate forecasts to drive business decisions.
- Ability to understand market research to assess and quantify financial impacts of marketing initiatives, promotional activities, and competitive events.
- Ability to triangulate a wide variety of data sets and analytics to inform forecasting and solve business problems through the proactive identification of issues and subsequent collection, analysis, and interpretation of related data.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in a dynamic environment and ensure production of high quality and timely work product.
- Ability to gain alignment and partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders across varying levels of management and influence without direct authority.
- Experience in working in a dynamic business environment under tight timelines and quick turnarounds to successfully achieve results/deliverables.
- Solid understanding of systems and automation tools such as SAP, BPC, PowerBI, excel.
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 ingood faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimatelypay 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/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, 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
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: