2027 Finance Leader Accelerator Program Intern

About the Role

The Finance Leader Accelerator Program Intern at AbbVie serves as a gateway into a 3-year rotational program designed to develop future finance leaders. Interns will work on meaningful assignments with a real impact on the business and patients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Support key financial planning, analysis, and strategy initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive data-based decision-making.
• Provide analytical support to finance leaders in evaluating business performance, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Conduct financial modeling, variance analysis, and scenario planning to inform strategic decisions.
• Support the annual operating plan, forecasting, and monthly performance reporting cycles.
• Analyze sales trends, pricing strategies, and gross margin performance across therapeutic areas or product portfolios.
• Develop business cases for pipeline investments, lifecycle management, or new market entry.
• Prepare presentations and recommendations for senior leadership review.
• Assist with cost optimization and resource allocation initiatives across global or regional markets.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights that support commercial, R&D, or Operations decisions.
• Partner with business units to understand key drivers of growth and profitability.
• Provide insights on how external factors—such as healthcare policy, competition, or market access—affect financial performance.
• Refine financial dashboards and KPIs for better visibility and decision-making.

Location

• Corporate headquarters in North Chicago, Lake County, IL.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• MBA program with an emphasis on finance or related field.
• Enrollment in a full-time MBA program the semester following the internship.
• Graduation between December 2027 – June 2028.
• 3-5+ years of Finance, Accounting, or Consulting work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through previous employment.
• Self-starter.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated collaboration.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of the Healthcare/Biotechnology industry is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Relocation support for eligible students
• Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time