Finance Development Program 2027

Abbvie; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie’s Accounting & Finance Development Program (AFDP) offers four six-month rotations over two years, exposing you to Commercial, Operations, Finance Shared Services and Corporate finance. You will gain leadership, analytical and financial management experience across multiple sites, including EU hubs and international assignments.

The program targets finance graduates who want a dynamic, fast-paced career path in a global environment, with on-site roles and rotations across the Netherlands,

Qualifications

• Recently completed a Master’s or bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Strong academic performance, minimum 2.1.
• Successful completion of at least three accounting courses (each with 3 credit hours) by graduation, with one in cost or managerial accounting.
• Minimum of one internship in finance or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with month-end close, financial reporting and control processes.
• Participate in cross-functional projects across multiple regions and sites.
• Contribute to cost accounting and managerial accounting initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s in Finance/Accounting

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join AbbVie’s 2027 Accounting & Finance Development Program (AFDP).

• Westport, MO
• Function: Corporate
• Work location type: On-Site
• Job Type Full-time

Job Description

AbbVie’s Accounting & Finance Development Program (AFDP) consists of four six-month rotations run over two years. These rotational experiences prepare you for accounting and 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. These accounting and finance experiences will develop you and put you on the fast track to future accounting and finance leadership opportunities at AbbVie.

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

AbbVie EU AFDP rotations are structured within four functional areas of the business:

• Commercial (Netherlands/Belgium): Commercial Finance provides global leadership, guidance, and financial support to AbbVie’s Commercial operations. This organization forecasts for our key brands in Immunology, Oncology, Neuroscience and Eye Care. Commercial International Therapeutics helps to support our global operations and planning worldwide.
• Operations (Westport, Ireland): Operations Finance provides leadership and guidance to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing and various other support functions related to financial planning and internal management reporting. The Finance team provides decision support services through analysis of key financial information, while driving operating margin improvement, maximizing tax advantaged product sourcing, and maintaining an assurance of supply.
• Finance Shared Services (Krakow, Poland): Finance Shared Services governs and supports AbbVie’s global, standardized, end-to-end, back-office processes, maintaining the operations and transactional business activities that enable the company to run.
• Corporate
• Europe Area Commercial HQ (Paris, France): Europe Area Finance hosts 2 teams: one team is focused on consolidation & analysis providing key support for month-end close and planning, as well as Regional finance support; and another team focused on brand finance partnership working closely with commercial teams at Area level in terms of brand performance analysis & story-telling.
• International Allergan Aesthetics HQ (Greater London Area, UK): The International Allergan Aesthetics FP&A team provides financial planning & analysis support to the International / IMCO Commercial organization. The team drives the international planning processes, coordinating and influencing across the 4 International Areas and the IMCO team.
• Treasury (Hoofddorp, Netherlands): Treasury provides centralized and efficient global business support in the areas of banking, foreign exchange, financial risk management, investments and capital structure that ensures adequate liquidity for the company and its subsidiaries.

In addition to gaining the above functional experience, you will also work cross functionally in a matrix environment, building your business acumen, and participating in key training sessions.

During your time as an AFDP member, you can expect to complete separate professional work assignments within finance areas, such as:

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

Rotation Locations:

Rotations in Ireland and within the EU. (eg. France, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland) and 2 weeks in United States. Placements will be based on business needs and our ability to accommodate individuals' preferences, when possible.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recently completed a Master’s (preferred) or bachelors degree in related discipline (Finance/Accounting)
• Strong academic performance, minimum 2.1
• Successful completion of at least three accounting courses (each with 3 credit hours) by the time of graduation, with one of the courses being focused on cost or managerial accounting.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of one internship in finance or accounting
• Dual major or minor in a related field is a plus
• Proven capability to effectively communicate within work and/or academic environments adapting messaging to suit diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated utilization of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in both academic and professional settings.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a school or student organization setting.
• Capability to blend technical and business knowledge and supplement it with analytical expertise and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects within a work and/or academic environment, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
• Proven track record of working collaboratively in teams, being adaptable, innovative, proactive, and maintaining high ethical standards.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the EU on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship.
• Globally 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!

Where We Work

Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required.