FPDP (Finance Professional Development Program) (m/f)

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

In Germany, Abbott has more than 3,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Witten, Cologne and Jena. Abbott Automation Solutions in Hamburg (formerly GLP Systems) is now Abbott.

Abbott’s Financial Professional Development Program (FPDP) prepares college graduates with majors in accounting and finance for financial management roles. The goal of the program is to identify and develop Abbott’s future global financial leaders.  Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem solving abilities.

Each FPDP member spends two years in the program, during which time you can expect to complete approximately four separate professional work assignments within roles such as:

• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Reporting & Controls

The rotations are carried out in a variety of work environments such as: corporate and division headquarters, manufacturing plants and other operating environments including opportunities for overseas rotations.   A senior financial leader is assigned to each FPDP to mentor and advise you while on the program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrity
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office- Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong academic record  
• Prior internship in finance or accounting
• On-campus leadership positions
   

Unrestricted authorization to work in at least one of the following countries:  EU, USA, China, India, Singapore Brazil, Columbia or Costa Rica.

Abbott Germany has a range and variety of jobs on offer in a positive and dynamic environment that allows you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We provide development opportunities as part of our comprehensive Talent Management Program. Your contribution to the company’s success will be rewarded with a competitive salary package. We offer comprehensive benefits to suit the lifestyles of all our employees, from a retirement plan that is far above market average, a save-as-you-earn program, to educational scholarships for children, and health management initiatives for staff and their dependents.

Do you like the sound of this job and think you’ve got what it takes? Then send us your CV today. We look forward to receiving your application.
 

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