Finance (Automation) Internship - Feb 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Are you looking for an internship where you can be curious, creative and create an impact on a global leading Healthcare company?

Welcome to Abbott, where we do work that matters!

A little about us:

With Abbott, being a global market leader in healthcare is one thing, but there is another great pride and joy in doing “work that matters.” Offering science-based diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic pharmaceuticals, the work we do every day supports millions of people to live longer and better.

Abbott is committed to developing a workplace that is inclusive for all, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We strive fiercely to achieve that with approximately 110,000 employees around the globe. Diversity and inclusion are a part of who we are, how we lead, and what we believe in.

For this internship, we are looking for an ambitious young professional with a passion for finance and accounting that can support the local CFS team in February for at least 6 months.

Deliverables:

Within the framework agreed with your manager, helps automation’s initiatives to improve deliverables in CFS area. The deliverables are assessed by for example:  less time spent on current manual tasks, increase accuracy and transparency, increase standardization, and share the best practices within and across the teams.

Your learning goals will be:

• Based on existing RDA/RPA ideas developed in other countries, you will explore further needs and possibilities in the  Netherlands.

• Together with local CFS management members, you will assess the possibility to automate tasks which are specific for Finance in this region.

A little about you:

• You have a bachelor degree with a background in Finance with affinity to IT related

• You are eager to learn how you can improve current processes using advanced technologies, e.g. Automation Anywhere

• Previous exposure to project management in finance-accounting or customers service areas is an important asset

• You have problem-solving ability with a process mindset

• Good computer acumen with advanced Excel skills, it is a must

• You have project management knowledge

• You are fluent in English - both verbal and written

More reasons why you should join us:

At Abbott, interns will work on real-world projects and collaborate with team members across the globe while having fun. We have memorable events to empower interns to achieve their goals and strengthen the intern community, such as the Intern Week. Our internship program is designed for you to do meaningful work while experience our culture full of innovation, collaboration, and diversity.

An internship at Abbott is an opportunity to experience the business world and get to know what excites you most. Transfer your knowledge to real-life solutions, meets colleagues from different countries, explore the world of healthcare with life-changing technologies – all at the same time.

In return, we offer:

• Work at #1 Top Employer in the Netherlands for three consecutive year

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a highly dynamic and innovative environment.

• Competitive internship allowance

• Receive practical guidance and learning from a team of experienced professionals

*Please note that our internship is only suitable for students who enrolled in a university throughout the whole internship period.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Administrative Support

DIVISION:

IFO International Finance

LOCATION:

Netherlands > Hoofddorp : Wegalaan 9

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable