2027 Future Talent Program - Finance - Intern

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Formal training programs

Networking opportunities

Lunch and learn sessions

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, New Jersey, invites undergraduates to join the Finance Future Talent Internship Program for a 12-week experience with hands-on finance projects, senior leader interactions, and networking.

Interns will gain exposure to forecasting, financial reporting, risk management and process improvement while exploring a career in finance within a global pharma company.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business analytics, or related discipline.
• Available to work full-time for the 12-week internship starting June 2027.
• Demonstrated integrity and motivation to learn.
• Strong teamwork, leadership potential, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with partners.
• Global mindset to work across boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting, financial reporting and analysis.
• Operational risk management and process improvement consulting.
• Management of currency and other financial risks.
• Support of key finance business processes.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Leadership potential

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Global mindset

Learning & development

Problem-solving

Cross-boundary collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance

Accounting

Business Analytics

Other business disciplines

Data analytics coursework

Job description

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships lasting up to 12 weeks and includes one or more project assignments. These opportunities within our Global Support Functions provide valuable professional development and a chance to determine whether our company is the right fit for your long-term career goals. Interns will be based at our global headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey.

We are committed to developing future finance leaders through our Finance Future Talent Internship Program, a 12-week experience that provides meaningful finance exposure through project assignments, interactions with senior leaders, and networking opportunities.

Our Finance organization brings financial perspectives into strategic and tactical decision-making across the company. We leverage state-of-the-art techniques in financial analysis, planning, accounting, reporting, and performance evaluation to help advance medical innovation and improve lives.

Program Overview & Responsibilities

By joining the Finance Future Talent Internship Program, you will gain insight into how our company fulfills its purpose of inventing medicines and vaccines to improve people's lives. Finance Future Talent Interns will participate in a 12-week program focused on practical, hands-on experience in a finance role. Responsibilities may include forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, operational risk management, process improvement consulting, management of currency and other financial risks, and support of key finance business processes.

Innovation Themes

Experimenting

We challenge the way we work every day, and our senior leaders are committed to continually evaluating new ways of working through ideation and experimentation. You will be part of a culture where every experiment is viewed as a learning opportunity and an essential part of the innovation process.

Empowering

You will learn how to evaluate business operations and processes to effectively execute day-to-day responsibilities while challenging existing ways of working. Interns are empowered to develop their skill sets through a broad range of experiences across corporate and client-facing roles.

Networking

We empower you to lead by providing a wide variety of networking opportunities. Interns will have opportunities to attend lunch-and-learn sessions with senior leaders, participate in formal training programs, engage in mentorship opportunities, and collaborate with colleagues across the organization.

Sharing

We work to break down silos and share knowledge to better connect people and data. Interns will be challenged to think critically, solve complex problems, act as trusted advisors, and leverage data and analytics to generate business insights.

Learning

Our program takes pride in providing formal training, on-the-job learning, regular performance feedback, and independent development opportunities. We foster a learning culture where growth is a continuous journey, not a destination.

Required Education And Experience

• Current undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related business discipline preferred; all business majors may be considered, including Management, Marketing, and Economics. Coursework focused on data analytics is preferred.
• Candidates must be available to work full-time for the duration of the internship experience, beginning in June 2027.
• Demonstrated integrity in a professional environment.
• A passion for our mission of saving and improving lives.
• Strong teamwork skills and demonstrated leadership potential.
• A passion for learning and continuous development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to self-motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with business partners and process owners.
• A global mindset and the ability to work across boundaries.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD.

Location & Working Conditions

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation: No relocation
VISA Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
Shift: Not Indicated
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date

• A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID: R416510

Job Posting End Date: 11/9/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.

San Francisco Residents Only

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.