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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for abbvie finance development program in Chicago, IL is $123,678.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,400.00 and $147,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the AbbVie Finance Development Program?

The Abbvie Finance Development Program is a rotational program designed for early career professionals interested in finance and accounting within the pharmaceutical industry. Participants gain experience by rotating through different finance roles across various business units, such as financial planning, analysis, and operations. The program aims to develop future finance leaders by providing hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. It typically lasts two to three years and is open to recent graduates with relevant educational backgrounds. Successful completion of the program can lead to full-time finance positions within Abbvie.

What types of projects and responsibilities can participants expect during the AbbVie Finance Development Program?

Participants in the AbbVie Finance Development Program typically rotate through various finance departments, such as financial planning and analysis, commercial finance, and internal audit. This rotation structure allows you to work on real-world projects like budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives, often with cross-functional teams. You'll gain hands-on experience analyzing financial data and presenting insights to leadership, which helps develop both technical and communication skills. This exposure not only broadens your understanding of the pharmaceutical industry but also positions you for future leadership roles within the company.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the AbbVie Finance Development Program?

To thrive in the AbbVie Finance Development Program, candidates typically need a strong academic background in finance, accounting, or related fields, with relevant internship or leadership experience. Familiarity with financial analysis tools, ERP systems like SAP, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint are commonly expected. Exceptional analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills set candidates apart in this rotational program. These skills and qualities are crucial for adapting to diverse finance functions and driving impactful business decisions within a global healthcare company.

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Infographic showing various Abbvie Finance Development Program job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,678 per year, or $59.5 per hour.

2027 Accounting & Finance Development Program

AbbVie

North Chicago, IL • On-site

$58K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

AbbVie rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Company Description
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.
Job Description
Accounting & Finance Development Program Description:
AbbVie's Accounting & Finance Development Program (AFDP) offers rotational experiences to prepare you for accounting and financial management roles. The roles are crafted to help you 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 accounting and finance leadership opportunities at AbbVie.
AbbVie AFDP rotations are structured within four functional areas of the business:
  • Commercial: Commercial Finance provides global leadership, guidance, and financial support to AbbVie's Commercial operations, including the Allergan Aesthetics business. This organization forecasts for our key brands in Immunology, Oncology, or Neuroscience and Eye Care. Commercial International Therapeutics helps to support our global operations and planning worldwide.
  • Operations: Operations Finance provides leadership and guidance to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing and various other support functions related to financial planning and internal management reporting. The Finance team provides decision support services through analysis of key financial information, while driving operating margin improvement, maximizing tax advantaged product sourcing, and maintaining an assurance of supply.
  • Research & Development: Supports AbbVie's Research & Development (R&D) activities with primary focus on pipeline compounds in development, beginning from target and molecule discovery to human clinical study conduct to filing for regulatory approvals in markets around the world, and support of on-market products for new indications and regulatory commitments. R&D Finance is generally aligned around the stages of compound development and its related operating functions.
  • Corporate:
    • Accounting: The Accounting COE governs AbbVie's global accounting function, establishing and monitoring global policy, procedures, and controls for One AbbVie.
    • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): FP&A drives business performance by serving as trusted advisors and partners who influence strategy, enable operation excellence, and maintain a strong controls environment.
    • Finance Shared Services: Finance Shared Services governs and supports AbbVie's global, standardized, end-to-end, back-office processes, maintaining the operations and transactional business activities that enable the company to run.
    • Internal Audit: Internal Audit protects and enhances organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight.
    • Investor Relations: The Investor Relations (IR) function is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive, strategic, and proactive investor relations program that optimizes the value of AbbVie's stock. IR serves as a primary point of interface to introduce, position, and market the company to equity analysts and large institutional investors. IR disseminates key company information regarding AbbVie's corporate strategy, financial performance, and product/pipeline performance to assist investors in making informed investment decisions. The IR team works closely with numerous functions within the company, including the Executive Leadership Team, Finance, Commercial, Legal, R&D, Public Affairs, Business Development, Government Affairs, etc.
    • Tax and Global Trade Compliance (GTC): Tax is a trusted business partner that enables our business by fulfilling tax legal obligations and through collaboration with key finance and operational functions. By managing the domestic and international tax profile, Tax delivers value to the company and shareholders.
    • Treasury: Treasury provides centralized and efficient global business support in the areas of banking, foreign exchange, financial risk management, investments and capital structure that ensures adequate liquidity for the company and its subsidiaries. In addition to the HQ location in Lake County, Treasury has regional centers in Singapore, the Netherlands, and Colombia.

In addition to gaining the above functional experience, you will also work cross functionally in a matrix environment, building your business acumen, and participating in key training sessions.
During your time as an AFDP member, you can expect to complete separate professional work assignments within finance areas, such as:
  • Financial Analysis
  • Budgets, Plans Forecasting
  • Reporting & Controls
  • Manufacturing Operations Accounting

Most AFDP members will be placed within one of AbbVie's offices in Lake County, IL for their first rotation, with the possibility of an initial placement or rotation in any U.S. AbbVie location. Global placements are also possible. Placements will be based on business needs and our ability to accommodate individuals' preferences, when possible.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must have completed a bachelor's degree in finance and/or accounting, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 - August 2027.
  • Successful completion of 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.
  • Proven capability to effectively communicate within work and/or academic environments, adapting messaging to suit diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated utilization of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in both academic and professional settings.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience within a school or student organization setting.
  • Willingness to relocate outside of Lake County IL for 1 to 2 six-month rotation(s).
  • Must submit unofficial or official transcript at time of application.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Dual major or minor in a related field is a plus.
  • Experience in effectively utilizing systems and tools to visualize and present data in a meaningful way.
  • Exposure or proficiency in handling data analysis and ability to perform robust analytics and predictive modeling with ease.
  • Completion of an accredited Excel or data visualization tool certificate program or course.
  • Capability to blend technical and business knowledge and supplement it with analytical expertise and innovative problem-solving skills.
  • 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.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.

Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines 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: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013

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