Finance Director Jobs in Illinois
Finance Director jobs in Illinois are consistently in demand, with the state serving as a major corporate hub where healthcare systems, financial services firms, and manufacturing conglomerates all compete for senior financial leadership. Chicago anchors the market and draws the deepest pool of openings, followed by Naperville and Schaumburg as significant suburban hiring centers where regional headquarters are based. Organizations like Advocate Health Care, Caterpillar, and Walgreens Boots Alliance maintain lasting finance director needs across corporate FP&A, treasury, and healthcare finance specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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
Primary Function / Primary Goals / Objectives:
This role will support the Development Sciences Organization in R&D which consists of both of Internal and External budgetary responsibility across six functions. The Associate Director will enable strategic planning and execution of both current and long-term Development Sciences goals. This position is responsible for financial planning and analysis related to Plan, Update, LBE and LRP as well as support of strategic initiatives. The Development Sciences annual budget averages $1.4B - $1.5B, approximately 2,800 resources across seven sites, four pilot plants, six vivariums and capital responsibility between $40MM-$60MM annually.
Major Responsibilities:
- Liaison with Therapeutics Area Finance to understand financial impacts to Development Science due to related governance funding decisions (for example, EPG, LMG, and PRF). Review all funding requests prior to submission for CMC and CDSM activities (enrollment curves, generic opportunities).
- Drives financial analyses for various business initiatives across CDSM and CMC organizations that lend insight into key business drivers enabling management to adapt more appropriate tactics/strategies to meet the LRP objectives for Internals and Externals.
- Working across BD and Integration Teams, drive integration activities and/or of newly acquired companies/assets into the R&D portfolio impacting internal and external spending
- Ensures cross-functional alignment on financial assumptions related to PDS&T R&D funding for Plan, LRP, and LBEs
- Drive initiatives to identify capacity constraints across suite space, internal resources, and technology capabilities, while improving visibility and forecasting of potential budget overruns associated with CMOs and external services
- Working closely with R&D Strategic Resourcing and Dev Sci Functions to optimize resource models and impact to future demand/capacity related to 2,800 resources
- Responsible for driving capital project approval, tracking, and financial implementation of major pilot plant upgrades and expansions.
- Assists with all financial aspects of key functional projects and systems initiatives to ensure finance requirements are implemented appropriately and process efficiencies are realized
- This position will require a large amount of interface across senior management within R&D Finance and multiple functions within R&D to optimize decision making, meet financial commitments, ensure forecasts are appropriately built.
Qualifications
- BA in Accounting or Finance. CPA or MBA a plus.
- 8+ years of progressive Accounting or Finance experience.
- Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to influence without direct authority.
- Strong project management skills, which includes leadership in organizing, planning, and executing projects from inception to implementation.
- Self-starter with ability to operate independently, identify and implement process improvements, and adjust priorities to achieve objectives and operate with speed and agility.
- Ability to work in a matrix organization, build strong partnerships, influence work partners – both business and finance.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Knowledge of SAP and BPC.
- Experience leading and/or influencing a diverse team.
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 long-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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit 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
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
Primary Function / Primary Goals / Objectives:
This role will support the Development Sciences Organization in R&D which consists of both of Internal and External budgetary responsibility across six functions. The Associate Director will enable strategic planning and execution of both current and long-term Development Sciences goals. This position is responsible for financial planning and analysis related to Plan, Update, LBE and LRP as well as support of strategic initiatives. The Development Sciences annual budget averages $1.4B - $1.5B, approximately 2,800 resources across seven sites, four pilot plants, six vivariums and capital responsibility between $40MM-$60MM annually.
Major Responsibilities:
- Liaison with Therapeutics Area Finance to understand financial impacts to Development Science due to related governance funding decisions (for example, EPG, LMG, and PRF). Review all funding requests prior to submission for CMC and CDSM activities (enrollment curves, generic opportunities).
- Drives financial analyses for various business initiatives across CDSM and CMC organizations that lend insight into key business drivers enabling management to adapt more appropriate tactics/strategies to meet the LRP objectives for Internals and Externals.
- Working across BD and Integration Teams, drive integration activities and/or of newly acquired companies/assets into the R&D portfolio impacting internal and external spending
- Ensures cross-functional alignment on financial assumptions related to PDS&T R&D funding for Plan, LRP, and LBEs
- Drive initiatives to identify capacity constraints across suite space, internal resources, and technology capabilities, while improving visibility and forecasting of potential budget overruns associated with CMOs and external services
- Working closely with R&D Strategic Resourcing and Dev Sci Functions to optimize resource models and impact to future demand/capacity related to 2,800 resources
- Responsible for driving capital project approval, tracking, and financial implementation of major pilot plant upgrades and expansions.
- Assists with all financial aspects of key functional projects and systems initiatives to ensure finance requirements are implemented appropriately and process efficiencies are realized
- This position will require a large amount of interface across senior management within R&D Finance and multiple functions within R&D to optimize decision making, meet financial commitments, ensure forecasts are appropriately built.
Qualifications
- BA in Accounting or Finance. CPA or MBA a plus.
- 8+ years of progressive Accounting or Finance experience.
- Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to influence without direct authority.
- Strong project management skills, which includes leadership in organizing, planning, and executing projects from inception to implementation.
- Self-starter with ability to operate independently, identify and implement process improvements, and adjust priorities to achieve objectives and operate with speed and agility.
- Ability to work in a matrix organization, build strong partnerships, influence work partners – both business and finance.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Knowledge of SAP and BPC.
- Experience leading and/or influencing a diverse team.
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 long-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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit 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
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in finance director jobs across Illinois.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the Illinois Board of Examiners preferred for most senior roles
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics required by the majority of Illinois employers
- Eight or more years of progressive finance experience including at least three in leadership
- Demonstrated expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and multi-year forecasting
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday commonly required in Illinois listings
- MBA or CMA designation frequently listed as preferred in Illinois corporate and healthcare postings
Finance Director Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a finance director in Illinois?
Most finance directors in Illinois follow a path that starts with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, then builds toward a CPA through the Illinois Board of Examiners, which administers the Uniform CPA Examination and issues Illinois licensure. While no separate state license is required specifically for the director title, Illinois employers in healthcare and publicly traded companies strongly favor CPA-credentialed candidates. An MBA or CMA designation further accelerates advancement into the director level.
Which companies hire finance directors in Illinois?
Employers hiring finance directors in Illinois right now include AbbVie, Fitch, and Fitch Ratings, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's deep concentration of corporate headquarters, hospital systems, and insurance carriers means demand is spread across multiple sectors rather than dominated by a single industry.
Which Illinois cities have the most finance director jobs?
Chicago, North Chicago, and Aurora lead Illinois for finance director openings. Chicago generates the largest share by far given its density of corporate headquarters, major hospital networks, and financial services firms, while Naperville and Schaumburg pull strong numbers from the suburban corridor where companies like Navistar and Zurich North America maintain large regional operations.
Are there remote finance director jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most finance roles. About 78% of finance director openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on analysis, reporting, and executive presentations rather than on-site operations. Strategic planning and FP&A responsibilities are the most portable, while roles with direct oversight of accounting staff or on-site treasury functions tend to require regular in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a finance director in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a finance manager or senior financial analyst role first, then building toward the director level. Large Illinois employers such as Rush University Medical Center, United Airlines, and Allstate run rotational finance programs that place early-career candidates across FP&A, treasury, and reporting functions. Earning a CPA through the Illinois Board of Examiners or completing a CMA gives candidates without director-level tenure a credential that many Illinois hiring managers treat as a substitute for one to two years of experience.
Where can I find and apply to finance director jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to finance director jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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