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2027 Accounting & Finance Development Program

BioSpace
North Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026
Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

Accounting &FinanceDevelopmentProgram Description:

AbbViesAccounting &FinanceDevelopment Program (AFDP)offers rotational experiencestoprepareyouforaccounting andfinancial managementroles.The roles are crafted to help you develop exceptional functional and leadership traits by workingon a wide range of projects, while providing exposure to different leaders in the company. Theseaccounting andfinanceexperiences will develop you and put you on the fast track to futureaccounting andfinanceleadership opportunities at AbbVie.

AbbVieAFDProtations Are Structured Withinfourfunctionalareasof The Business

  • Commercial:Commercial Finance providesgloballeadership, guidance, and financial support to AbbVies Commercial operations, including the Allergan Aesthetics business.This organizationforecastsforour key brands inImmunology,Oncology,orNeuroscience and Eye Care.CommercialInternational Therapeutics helps to supportour globaloperations and planningworldwide.
  • Operations:OperationsFinance provides leadership and guidance to Manufacturing, Supply Chain,Purchasingand 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, andmaintainingan assurance of supply.
  • Research & Development:Supports AbbVies Research & Development (R&D) activities with primary focus on pipeline compounds in development, beginning from target and molecule discovery to human clinical study conduct to filing for regulatory approvals in markets around the world, and support of on-market products for new indications and regulatory commitments. R&D Finance isgenerally alignedaround the stages of compound development and its related operating functions.
  • Corporate:
    • Accounting:The Accounting COE governs AbbVies global accounting function,establishingand monitoring global policy, procedures, and controls for One AbbVie.
    • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):FP&A drives business performance by serving as trusted advisors and partners who influence strategy, enable operation excellence, andmaintaina strongcontrolsenvironment.
    • Finance Shared Services:Finance Shared Services governs and supports AbbVies global, standardized, end-to-end, back-office processes,maintainingthe operations and transactional business activities that enable the company to run.
    • Internal Audit:Internal Auditprotects and enhances organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight.
    • Investor Relations:The Investor Relations (IR) functionis responsible fordeveloping, implementing, and managing a comprehensive, strategic, and proactive investor relations program that optimizes the value of AbbVies stock. IR serves as a primarypoint of interfaceto introduce, position, and market the company to equity analysts and large institutional investors. IRdisseminateskey company informationregardingAbbVies corporate strategy, financial performance, and product/pipeline performance toassistinvestors in making informed investment decisions. The IR team works closely withnumerousfunctions within the company, including the Executive Leadership Team, Finance, Commercial, Legal, R&D, Public Affairs, Business Development, Government Affairs, etc.
    • Tax and Global Trade Compliance (GTC):Tax is a trusted business partner that enables our businessby fulfillingtax legal obligations and through collaboration with key finance and operational functions. By managing the domestic and international tax profile, Tax delivers value to the company and shareholders.
    • Treasury:Treasury provides centralized and efficient global business support in the areas of banking, foreign exchange, financial risk management,investmentsand capital structure that ensures adequate liquidity for the company and its subsidiaries.In addition to the HQ location in Lake County, Treasury has regional centers in Singapore, the Netherlands, and Colombia.
In addition to gainingthe above functional experience, youwill alsoworkcross functionally in a matrix environment, building your business acumen, andparticipatingin key training sessions.

Duringyourtimeas anAFDPmember,youcan expect to complete separate professional work assignments withinfinance areas,such as:

  • Financial Analysis
  • Budgets, PlansForecasting
  • Reporting & Controls
  • Manufacturing Operations Accounting


MostAFDPmemberswill be placedwithin one of AbbVies officesinLake County, IL for their first rotation, with the possibility ofan initialplacement or rotation inany U.S. AbbVielocation. Global placements are also possible.Placements will bebased onbusinessneeds and our ability to accommodateindividuals'preferences,when possible.

Qualifications

MinimumQualifications:

  • Must have completed a bachelors degree in finance and/or accounting, with an expected graduation date betweenDecember 2026August2027.
  • Successful completion of at least three accounting courses (each with 3 credit hours) by the time of graduation, with one of the coursesbeing focusedon cost or managerial accounting.
  • Proven capability to effectively communicate within work and/or academic environments, adapting messaging to suit diverse audiences.
  • Demonstratedutilizationof Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in both academic and professional settings.
  • Demonstratedleadership experience within a school or student organization setting.
  • Willingness torelocateoutside of Lake County IL for 1 to 2 six-month rotation(s).
  • Mustsubmitunofficialor official transcript attimeof application.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Dualmajor or minor in a related field is a plus.
  • Experience ineffectivelyutilizingsystems and tools to visualize and present data in a meaningful way.
  • Exposure orproficiencyin handling data analysis and ability to perform robust analytics and predictive modeling with ease.
  • Completion of an accredited Excel or data visualization tool certificate program or course.
  • Capability to blend technical and business knowledge and supplement it with analyticalexpertiseand innovative problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstratedability 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.
  • Proventrack recordof working collaboratively in teams, being adaptable, innovative, proactive, and maintaining high ethical standards.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
  • This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.


Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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 only - to learn more, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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