2025 Finance Intern

AbbVie

Jul 31, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting, with an expected graduation date between December 2025 – June 2027.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation date between December 2025 – June 2026 preferred.
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 Big Data 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 3.00 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

- Participate in a paid, 10-12-week summer program
- Work on meaningful assignments that have a real impact on our business and patients worldwide
- Provide global leadership, guidance, and financial support to AbbVie’s Commercial operations
- Forecast for our key brands in Immunology, Oncology, or Neuroscience and Eye Care
- Provide leadership and guidance to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing and various other support functions related to financial planning and internal management reporting
- Provide decision support services through analysis of key financial information
- Drive operating margin improvement, maximize tax advantaged product sourcing, and maintain an assurance of supply
- Support AbbVie’s Research & Development (R&D) activities with primary focus on pipeline compounds in development
- Begin from target and molecule discovery to human clinical study conduct to filing for regulatory approvals in markets around the world
- Support of on-market products for new indications and regulatory commitments
- Govern AbbVie’s global accounting function, establishing and monitoring global policy, procedures, and controls for One AbbVie
- Drive business performance by serving as trusted advisors and partners who influence strategy
- Enable operation excellence, and maintain a strong controls environment
- Govern and support AbbVie’s global, standardized, end-to-end, back-office processes
- Protect and enhance organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight
- Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive, strategic, and proactive investor relations program
- Serve as a primary point of interface to introduce, position, and market the company to equity analysts and large institutional investors
- Disseminate key company information regarding AbbVie’s corporate strategy, financial performance, and product/pipeline performance
- Manage the domestic and international tax profile to deliver value to the company and shareholders
- Provide centralized and efficient global business support in the areas of banking, foreign exchange, financial risk management, investments and capital structure
- Ensure adequate liquidity for the company and its subsidiaries
- Work within one of the many finance areas financial sub-function areas, including Financial Analysis, Budgets, Plans and Forecasts, Reporting & Controls, and Manufacturing Operations Accounting
- Acquire valuable skills and be provided with professional development and networking opportunities
- Create a sense of belonging through various social and philanthropy events
- Participate in AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities
- Engage in our health and wellness program, AbbVie Vitality
- Be considered as candidates for the Finance Development Program (FDP) based on performance
- Prepare individuals for financial management roles through four rotations over two years
- Develop exceptional functional and leadership traits by working on a wide range of projects
- Provide exposure to different leaders in the company

FAQs

What is the duration of the AbbVie Finance Internship Program?

The AbbVie Finance Internship Program lasts for 10-12 weeks during the summer.

What types of functional areas will I be working in as an intern?

Interns will have the opportunity to work within four functional areas: Commercial, Operations, Research & Development, and Corporate. Each area includes various sub-functions such as Financial Analysis, Budgets, Plans and Forecasts, Reporting & Controls, and more.

What are the minimum qualifications required to apply for this internship?

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance and/or accounting, with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027. They should have completed at least three accounting courses by graduation, demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and have leadership experience in a school or student organization.

What is the preferred qualification for applicants?

Preferred qualifications include a graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026, a dual major or minor in a related field, experience with data visualization tools, exposure to Big Data, completion of Excel or data visualization certificate programs, and previous internship or related experience. A cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher is also preferred.

Where will the majority of the Finance Interns be placed?

The majority of Finance Interns will be placed in Lake County, IL, although there is a possibility of being placed in other U.S. locations based on business needs.

What kind of professional development opportunities will be available during the internship?

Interns will gain valuable skills through meaningful assignments and professional development activities, including networking opportunities and participation in social and philanthropy events, as well as the AbbVie Vitality health and wellness program.

Does AbbVie consider summer interns for future employment opportunities?

Yes, AbbVie strongly considers high-performing interns for the Finance Development Program (FDP), which includes four rotations over two years to prepare individuals for financial management roles.

What benefits are offered to interns?

Benefits include competitive pay, relocation support for eligible students, select wellness benefits, and paid holiday/sick time.

Is there a requirement for interns to submit educational documents with their application?

Yes, applicants must submit an unofficial or official transcript at the time of application.

What is AbbVie’s position on equal opportunity employment?

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on a variety of legally protected statuses.

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Mission & Purpose

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need.