Accounting & Finance Co-Op

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a talented finance-focused co-op to support the FACT team in Ridgefield, CT. The role emphasizes process improvement, data insights, compliance, and responsible use of AI and automation, with cross-functional collaboration across FACT.

The co-op will assist with requirements, design, testing, deployment, adoption, and outcome measurement, working on dashboards, automation initiatives, and forecasting processes to add value to the organization.

Qualifications

• Must be a current undergraduate, graduate or advanced degree student in good academic standing.
• Student must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for the duration of the internship/co-op.
• Overall cumulative minimum GPA 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with FACT, business, and technology stakeholders to assess processes and technology needs.
• Collaborate with local IT to pilot innovative technologies and delivery of business value.
• Execute pilot projects using Agile methodologies and document lessons learned.

Skills

Workflow automation

AI-enabled tools

Communication skills

Independent work

Data analytics

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student

Major or related field

3.0 GPA preferred

Tools

AI/ML platforms

APIs

SQL databases

RPA

Job description

Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative co-op candidate to join the Finance, Accounting, Controlling & Taxation (FACT) team supporting Human Pharma. Based in Ridgefield, CT, the co-op will support projects focused on process improvement, actionable data insights, compliance, and responsible use of AI and automation. The primary intent of this role is to support the implementation of the Finance mission by translating business needs into practical, scalable solutions and assisting with requirements, design, testing, deployment, adoption, and outcome measurement. The co-op will work cross-functionally with several areas within FACT to gather input, evaluate opportunities, and help deliver practical solutions that support the organization.

This role will be based in Ridgefield, CT.

• Expect to be on-site for at least 3 days per week and must be located in the local area during the Co-op.
• You can start on the following dates: January 6, January 21, or February 3.
• You can work full-time and for at least 4 months after the start date. You may be extended to 6 months in total. These are full-time positions only.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for ouremployees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with FACT, business, and technology stakeholders to assess FACT processes and technology needs, identify gaps, gather requirements, and support the design, testing, deployment, and implementation of scalable solutions aligned with the Finance mission.
• Collaborate with the local IT team to develop and execute a pilot project that leverages innovative technologies and methodologies to deliver business value. Potential technologies include AI/ML, data science, LLMs, IoT, APIs, databases/SQL, and RPA.
• Execute pilot projects using Agile methodologies; document solution design, lessons learned, and key outcomes, and transfer knowledge to the local IT team.
• Support FACT initiatives and pilot projects, including dashboards, process automations, insight-led planning and forecasting, tax and trade compliance, CapEx tracking, and other strategic FACT priorities.
• Develop project plans, monitor milestones and risks, and incorporate stakeholder feedback throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define and track success metrics, including user adoption, efficiency, accuracy, user experience, and reduction of manual effort.
• Create process documentation, training materials, communications, and demonstrations to support adoption, knowledge transfer, and sustainable use of solutions.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, responsible AI, governance, and regulatory requirements throughout solution development and implementation.Provide project management, analytical, and operational support for additional FACT initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Must be a current undergraduate, graduate or advanced degree student in good academic standing.
• Student must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for the duration of the internship/co-op .
• Overall cumulative minimum GPA from last completed quarter/semester 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) preferred.
• Major or minor in related field of internship/co-op .
• Undergraduate students must have completed at least 12 credit hours at current college or university.
• Graduate and advanced degree students must have completed at least 9 credit hours at current college or university.

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Experience with workflow automation and AI-enabled tools strongly preferred.
• Self-driven, organized, curious, and able to work independently while seeking input when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical or analytical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple activities, and collaborate across FACT functions and with colleagues in different locations.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with appropriate discretion and follow applicable data privacy and company requirements.
• Experience with data analytics, collaboration tools, or cloud-based systems preferred.
• Interest in Finance, business operations, and/or process improvement.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients, and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law