About the role#
The Finance Leader Accelerator Program Intern role is a gateway into a 3-year rotational program. You will work on assignments that impact our business and patients. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support financial planning, analysis, and strategy initiatives.
- Work with cross-functional teams to drive data-based decision-making.
- Provide analytical support for business performance, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Conduct financial modeling, variance analysis, and scenario planning.
- Assist with the annual operating plan and monthly performance reporting.
- Analyze sales trends, pricing strategies, and gross margin performance.
- Build business cases for pipeline investments, lifecycle management, or new market entry.
- Prepare presentations and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Help with cost optimization and resource allocation.
- Turn complex financial data into actionable insights for commercial, R&D, or operations teams.
- Partner with business units to understand growth and profitability drivers.
- Provide insights on how external factors affect financial performance.
- Refine financial dashboards and KPIs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time MBA program with an emphasis on finance or a related field.
- You must be enrolled in a full-time MBA program for the semester following your internship.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- 3-5+ years of work experience in Finance, Accounting, or Consulting.
- Demonstrated leadership potential, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical abilities and collaboration skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- A self-starter mindset.
- An understanding of the Healthcare or Biotechnology industry is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: North Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- This role does not offer sponsorship.
About AbbVie
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company based in North Chicago, Illinois. It researches and manufactures medicines across several therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics. The organization operates as a public company with over 59,000 employees. It maintains a presence in various international locations such as Canada, South Korea, Japan, and Costa Rica.
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