Professional Development Program Finance (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
Belgium
France
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.
This role is open to applicants based in Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or similar
Tracking to or have a minimum of 2.1 Grade in your undergraduate course.
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
The closing date for applications is, 29th August 2026. However, interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis from the launch of the program. We strongly encourage students to apply as early as possible to avoid missing out on these exciting opportunities.
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The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Financial Planning and Analysis
DIVISION:
LOCATION:Ireland > Dublin : Block G, Cherrywood, Cherrywood Business Park
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:Belgium : Building Figueras Da Vinci Laan, 11 Box F1, France > Rungis : Miami Building, Germany : Remote, Netherlands > Hoofddorp : Wegalaan 9, United Kingdom > Maidenhead : Remote
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 20 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable