2027 Accounting & Finance Development Program Intern (Undergraduate)

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for participants in the Finance Internship Program at AbbVie. As an AbbVie Accounting and Finance Intern, you will participate in a paid, 11-week summer program, working on meaningful assignments that have a real impact on our business and patients worldwide. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving. The internship assignments are structured within four functional areas of the business: Commercial, Operations, Research & Development, and Corporate. AbbVie offers you an opportunity to work within one of the many accounting and finance sub-function areas, including: Financial Analysis, Budgets, Plans and Forecasts, Reporting & Controls, Manufacturing Operations Accounting. The majority of Accounting and Finance Interns will be placed in Lake County, IL, though there is a possibility of being placed within any U.S. AbbVie Placements will be based on business needs and our ability to accommodate individuals' preferences, when possible. Throughout the summer, interns will acquire valuable skills and be provided with professional development and networking opportunities that will leave a lasting impact. Interns are immersed in AbbVie culture, where we will create a sense of belonging through various social and philanthropy events, including participation in AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities. Interns are also encouraged to participate in our health and wellness program, AbbVie Vitality. AbbVie strongly considers high-performing interns as candidates for the Accounting and Finance Development Program (AFDP). AbbVie’s AFDP consists of rotational experiences to prepare individuals for financial management roles. AFDP roles are crafted to help individuals develop exceptional functional and leadership traits by working on a wide range of projects, while providing exposure to different leaders in the company. These accounting and finance experiences will develop you and put you on the fast track to future finance leadership opportunities at AbbVie. Similar to the internship, AbbVie AFDP rotations are structured within AbbVie’s four functional business areas.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 – August 2028.
• Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship with AbbVie.
• Progress towards successfully completing at least three accounting courses (each with 3 credit hours) by the time of graduation, with one of the courses being focused on cost or managerial accounting.
• Demonstrated utilization of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in academic and/or professional settings.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a school or student organization setting.
• Must submit unofficial or official transcript at time of application.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Dual major or minor in a related field is a plus.
• Exposure in utilizing systems and tools to visualize and present data in a meaningful way.
• Exposure to data analysis and ability to perform robust analytics and predictive modeling.
• Completion of an accredited Excel or data visualization tool certificate program or course.
• Ability to use analytical skills to innovatively solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability 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.
• Proven track record of working collaboratively in teams, being adaptable, innovative, proactive, and maintaining high ethical standards.
• Previous internship or related experience.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Work on meaningful assignments that have a real impact on our business and patients worldwide.
• Participate in a paid, 11-week summer program.
• Gain valuable skills and be provided with professional development and networking opportunities.
• Be immersed in AbbVie culture through social and philanthropy events.
• Participate in AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities.
• Participate in our health and wellness program, AbbVie Vitality.

Benefits

• Paid, 11-week summer program
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern