Trainee - Finance Development Program (all genders) (2 years temporary / full-time)

PowerToFly; Ludwigshafen am Rhein; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global biopharmaceutical company in Ludwigshafen is seeking candidates for its Finance Development Program. This two-year program involves four six-month rotations across various finance roles, providing extensive exposure to financial management. Ideal candidates should have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, along with internship experience. Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and leadership skills are essential. Fluency in English is required, German is preferred. The program ensures valuable mentorship and international opportunities.

Leistungen

Attractive salary

Flexible work models

Comprehensive health programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Preferred Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting with strong academic performance.
• Willingness to do 2 six-month rotations outside your country.
• Minimum of one internship in finance and accounting.
• Fluent in English (required), German (preferred) and other languages is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Support Operations Controlling and FP&A in different locations.
• Participate in four different departmental rotations over two years.
• Gain experience and develop skills through various projects.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Project management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Initiative

Integrity

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Finance or Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Data Analytics

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

AbbVie’s Finance Development Program (FDP) consists of four rotations over two years to prepare you for financial management roles. The roles 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. This will develop you and put you on the fast track to future finance leadership opportunities at AbbVie.

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 Ludwigshafen and Commercial Affiliate FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) in Wiesbaden. In the second year, you will have the chance to explore two further functional areas within Europe, whereof 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.

You will gain experience by working in a cross‑functional matrix environment, building your business acumen, and participating in key training sessions. Additionally, each FDP trainee is assigned a senior leader mentor as an advocate and coach throughout your time in the development program.

During the 2 years 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 in Chicago area at AbbVie Headquarters to have an additional experience in one of our global function and to network with senior leadership and our global functions.

You can expect to complete four separate professional work assignments within roles such as

• Financial Accounting & Analysis
• Budgets, Plans Forecasting
• Financial Reporting & Controls
• Manufacturing Operations/Cost Accounting
• Treasury

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

For a better insight into the program, feel free to check out the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqLLuC8xArw

Qualifications

• Preferred Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting with relevant bachelor’s or bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting, as well as strong academic performance in accounting coursework
• Willingness to do 2 six‑month rotations outside your country
• Minimum of one internship in finance and accounting
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and project management skills, e.g., leadership in school or student organization
• Strong display of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
• Proficient knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Data Analytics
• Mobile post‑program
• EU Passport required
• Fluent in English (required), fluent in German (preferred), and proficiency in other languages is beneficial

What AbbVie Has to Offer

• with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
• with an open corporate culture
• with an attractive salary
• with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
• with flexible work models for a healthy work‑life balance
• with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
• with company social benefits
• with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
• with top‑tier, attractive development opportunities
• with a strong international network

Additional Information

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 applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

What AbbVie Has to Offer (reiterate?)

Our work can—and does—have a tangible, lasting impact on millions of people. But it’s not just the results that matter. How we achieve them matters, too. Leading with purpose, we work to build a more sustainable future for generations to come. We do that by putting our expertise, resources and talent to work to make a real difference for patients, communities and our world.