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 www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description

We reach our breakthroughs together

Do your best work at AbbVie—as part of a brilliant, curious team

Welcome to AbbVie!

We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.

We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join AbbVie Ireland’s 2025 Finance Development Program (FDP).

This is a global accelerated leadership programme for ambitious finance graduates, who want to work in a dynamic, innovative environment.

The FDP consists of four six-month rotations run over two years. Assignments are crafted to help you develop exceptional functional and leadership traits by working on a wide range of projects, while providing exposure to different leaders in the company. 

The rotations are carried out in a variety of functional areas such as: Commercial, Operations, and Corporate Finance. You will also get experience by working cross functionally in a matrix environment, building your business acumen, and participating in key training sessions. 

You will spend two years as an FDP member, during which time you can expect to complete four separate professional work assignments within roles such as:

Financial Accounting & AnalysisBudgets, Plans ForecastingFinancial Reporting & ControlsManufacturing Operations/Cost AccountingTreasury

Please note, assignments will vary depending on location/project

You will have the opportunity to work within four different departments for two years, each for six months. During the first year, you will support both Operations Controlling in Westport, Ireland and Commercial Affiliate FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) in the Netherlands or Belgium. In the second year, you will have the chance to explore two further functional areas within Europe, in which one of them will be in our Finance Shared Service Center in Krakow, Poland. Based on business needs, the fourth rotation can be carried out in area functions such as Commercial Affiliate, Treasury, Regional Headquarter or Area Corporate Financial Planning in one of our European locations.

During the 2 year program, you will also participate in several international meetings virtually or in Europe (European Finance Director meeting, Alumni FDP meeting, Steering committee, coffee chat with senior leaders in Europe and in US, etc). 

At the end of the 4th rotation, you will travel for 2 weeks to the Chicago area at our AbbVie Headquarters to gain additional experience in one of our global function and to network with senior leadership and our global functions. 

Placements will be based on business needs and are subject to change. The FDP is limited to 2 years, with the objective after 2 years to find a role in one of our European location.

Rotation Locations:

Rotations in Ireland and within the EU. (eg. France, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland).

Qualifications

Education: Recent Graduate holding a Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Strong academic performance, minimum 2.1 (minimum cumulative GPA = 3.0/4.0)

Technical Skills & Experience:Minimum of one internship in finance or accountingDual major or minor in a related field is a plusDemonstrated Leadership in school or student organizationExcellent problem-solving skillsExceptional interpersonal, leadership and project management skillsProven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrityAbility to work in a collaborative team settingExperience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Data Analytics

Additional Requirements:

Due to the rotation requirements of this role, applicants must be authorized to work in the EU on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorshipGlobally mobile; members must be willing to complete rotational assignments in four different sites/locations

So, does this all sound like the right role for you? Then come join AbbVie!

 

AbbVie is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative solutions for patients and being part of an inclusive work environment.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and 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.

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