Accounting & Finance Development Program (all genders) (2 years temporary / full-time)

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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 58,000 employees worldwide and around 3,500 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrows unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? Youve come to the right place!

Together, we break through – with our Accounting & Finance Development Program (all genders)

The Accounting & Finance Development Program (AFDP) consists of four rotations over a two-year period and is specifically designed to prepare you for future responsibilities and development opportunities in Finance. During the program, you will work on a wide range of projects, further develop your professional and personal skills, gain insights into different Finance functions and engage with leaders across the company. This will allow you to build a comprehensive understanding of AbbVie’s Finance organisation and lay the foundation for a successful career in Finance.

Over the course of two years, you will have the opportunity to work in four different areas for six months each. In the first year, you will support both Operations Controlling in Ludwigshafen and Commercial Affiliate FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) in Wiesbaden. In the second year, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in additional Finance functions across Europe, including a planned rotation at our Finance Shared Service Centre in Krakow, Poland. Depending on business needs, the fourth rotation may take place in areas such as Commercial Finance, Treasury, Regional Headquarters or Area Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis.

In addition, you will work in a cross-functional matrix organisation, further develop your business acumen and take part in key training and development activities. Each FDP trainee will also be assigned an experienced mentor who will provide coaching and act as a sounding board throughout the program.

During the two-year program, you will also participate in various international meetings, either virtually or in person across Europe, such as European Finance Director Meetings, FDP Alumni Meetings, Steering Committees and networking events with leaders from Europe and the United States.

At the end of the program, you will spend two weeks at AbbVie’s headquarters in the greater Chicago area to gain additional insights into global Finance functions and further expand your international network.

Potential Rotations and Areas of Assignment

• Commercial Affiliate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Manufacturing Operations Controlling & Cost Accounting
• Regional Headquarters or Area Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis
• Reporting, Accounting & Controls
• Treasury

Assignments are determined based on business needs and may be subject to change. The position is fixed-term for a maximum of two years, with the aim of transitioning into a role at a European location upon completion of the program.

This is how you make a difference:

• A Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting with a related Bachelor’s degree is preferred; alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a comparable business-related field
• Willingness to complete two six-month rotations outside Germany
• At least one internship in Finance and Accounting
• Academic or practical experience in Accounting, Controlling or Financial Reporting
• Initial academic or practical experience in Accounting, Controlling or Financial Reporting
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills as well as strong problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional communication, leadership and project management skills, demonstrated for example through involvement in university, student or other organisations
• Teamwork, adaptability, innovative thinking, initiative and integrity
• Ability to succeed in a collaborative and international environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, as well as an interest in data analytics
• High willingness to relocate, including after completion of the program
• EU work permit or EU passport required
• Fluent German and English; additional foreign language skills are an advantage

What we offer you:

• A diverse work environment where you can have a real impact 
• An open corporate culture
• An attractive salary
• An intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
• Flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
• A corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
• A company social benefits
• A wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
• Top-tier, attractive development opportunities
• A strong international network

At multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment, and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.

At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.

Any questions? Feel free to email Talentacquisition.de@abbvie.com – we look forward to hearing from you!

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. 

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