Pdp I Finance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description
FPDP Job Description:

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 Finance leaders. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities. Each FPDP member will be assigned to a senior financial leader who will mentor and advise them.

Each FPDP member spends two years in the program, during which time they will complete four different six-month assignments across a variety of Abbott businesses and areas of Finance, such as corporate and division headquarters, manufacturing plants, and other operating environments. Assignments are located in multiple areas of the world (locations subject to change).

United States
United Kingdom
Ireland
The Netherlands
Switzerland
Germany
Singapore
Brazil
Costa Rica
Mexico
Colombia
Upon completion of the program, each member will be assisted by the Program Management Office to find a role of their choice within Abbott. FPDP members are required to roll off the program in their home region.

Basic Qualifications: 

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or similar 
Geographically mobile and willing to do at least one six-month assignment outside of home country
Unrestricted authorization to work in home country (within Europe)
Fluent level of English for written and verbal business communication
Desire to pursue certification as Qualified Accountant
Preferred Qualifications: 

Strong academic records 
Demonstrated leadership through organizational involvement 
Minimum of one internship in Finance or Accounting