Financial Professional Development Program at Abbott

Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • 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 the EU or the UK)
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Participate in a two-year program completing four different six-month assignments across a variety of Abbott businesses and areas of Finance (e.g., corporate and division headquarters, manufacturing plants, and other operating environments)
  • Work with a senior financial leader who provides mentoring and advice
  • Engage in locations across Europe and the UK (e.g., Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland, The Netherlands, Switzerland)
  • Roll off the program in home region upon completion and transition to a role within Abbott assisted by the Program Management Office
  • Travel up to 25% of the time

Skills

Accounting
Finance
Financial Analysis
Business Acumen
Problem-Solving
Leadership

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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