At AbbVie, we offer you the resources and a global reach to empower your innovative mindset. From day one, we’ve known it takes teamwork and collaboration to develop the scientific breakthroughs, innovative pipelines, and therapies that change millions of patients’ lives around the world. In short, we know it takes “you” to make those ground-breaking advancements happen. We take pride in serving and supporting our communities and protecting the environment, making a lasting impact that's felt within healthcare and beyond.
In 2023, AbbVie won the Graduate Employer of the Year Award at the annual gradireland Graduate Recruitment Awards.
We are recruiting for AbbVie’s 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. These finance experiences will develop you and put you on the fast track to future finance leadership opportunities at AbbVie. The rotations are carried out in a variety of functional areas such as: Commercial, Operations, Research & Development, and Corporate. You will also get experience by working cross functionally in a matrix environment, building your business acumen, and participating in key training sessions.
So let’s tell you a little more about this role.
You will spend two years as an FDP associate, during which time 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
- Audit assignments, vary by audit
Rotations:
Rotations in Ireland and within the EU. (eg. France, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland)
Education:
- Recently completed a Master’s degree in related discipline:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Strong academic performance, minimum cumulative GPA = 3.0/4.0
Technical Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of one internship in finance or accounting
- Dual major or minor in a related field is a plus
- Demonstrated Leadership in school or student organization
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and project management skills
- Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrity
- Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Data Analytics
Additional Requirements:
- Globally mobile; members must be willing to complete rotational assignments in four different sites/locations
- Must be authorized to work in the EU on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
So, does this all sound like the right role for you? Then come join Abbvie! Applications close on Friday 23rd February at 12pm.
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.
AbbVie 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.
