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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.\n The Plant Controller is responsible for leading the financial controlling and Procure to Pay function for the AbbVie Ballytivnan manufacturing site and a key member of the Site Leadership Team.\nThe role provides strategic financial leadership and oversight of site-level planning, reporting, analysis, and compliance activities in support of operational and business objectives. The Plant Controller serves as a key business partner to site leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring financial transparency, strong governance, and effective decision-making across the organization.\nKey Responsibilities\nServe as a core member of the ABB Site Leadership Team, contributing to site strategy, business performance, governance, and key decision-making.\nLead site controlling activities, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial reporting, and variance analysis.\nOversee product costing, standard costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing variance analysis, and other core financial processes supporting site operations.\nProvide financial insight and strategic support to site leadership regarding operational performance, productivity, and cost optimization.\nPartner with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, procurement, and commercial functions to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.\nLead Coordination and preparation of annual Plan, LRP, Update and monthly LBE Update in accordance with Corporate rules and planning.\nEnsure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.\nMonitor and analyze key performance indicators related to manufacturing costs, labor efficiency, yield, scrap, inventory, and other operational metrics.\nLead audit activities, internal control requirements, and compliance obligations.\nLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team to ensure strong functional capability, succession readiness and a strong culture of accountability and inclusion.\nPrepare and present financial analyses, recommendations, and business cases to site, regional, and global leadership.\nCollaborate with regional, global and corporate functions to ensure alignment on financial strategies, policies, and reporting requirements.\n Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline required; MBA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.\nExtensive progressive experience in finance, controlling, or related disciplines, including leadership of teams and business partnership at senior level.\nDemonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industries.\nStrong technical expertise in cost accounting, inventory accounting, financial planning and analysis, and manufacturing finance.\nProven ability to interpret complex operational and financial data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.\nExperience leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes in a complex business environment.\nKnowledge of internal control frameworks, audit readiness, and compliance requirements.\nExperience with ERP systems (SAP) and finance analytics/reporting tools.\nStrong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the credibility to operate effectively at Site Leadership Team level.\nPreferred Experience\nExperience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing site or similarly regulated environment.\nDemonstrated success in driving operational and financial performance improvements.\nExperience working within a matrixed, global organization.\nCore Competencies\nStrategic and analytical thinking\nFinancial stewardship and accountability\nLeadership and talent development\nCross-functional collaboration\nExecutive communication\n Ready to make an impact? Join AbbVie Ballytivnan as Plant Controller and play a key role in shaping financial strategy, driving business performance and supporting the site’s continued success. Apply today.\nAbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. 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