Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) – Leadership Development

Job Description

2027 Future Talent Program – Spclst, Finance Leadership Development Program (Hybrid) | Merck

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early career position at Merck, located in Rahway, NJ. Merck is a global healthcare company committed to advancing medical innovation and improving lives through leading-edge science. This role in the Finance Leadership Development Program is crucial for developing future financial leaders who will contribute to strategic and tactical decision-making, enabling the company to fulfill its purpose of inventing medicines that save and improve lives worldwide.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Rahway, NJ
• Pay: $79200–$124700 yearly
• Mission: Develop future finance leaders who will drive innovation and help the company fulfill its purpose to use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Gain immersive finance and accounting expertise through hands-on exposure to finance, accounting, analytics, risk management, and special projects.
• Receive leadership development, training, and networking opportunities to foster professional growth and support career advancement within the organization.
• Acquire critical business acumen related to product knowledge, healthcare systems, payors, customers, regulatory environments, and business operations.
• Utilize data analytics to derive insights into business practices and the execution of the company’s global strategy.
• Contribute directly to the company’s mission of inventing medicines to improve people’s lives through sustained, immersive experiences that build expertise and leadership skills.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-career talent, current Seniors enrolled in a BS in Finance, Accountancy, or Business Analytics preferred, with all business majors (including Management, Marketing, or Economics) considered, expected to graduate prior to the June 2027 start date.
• Experience: Strong experience with Microsoft Excel, demonstrated leadership, and proven success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Skills: Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Risk Management, Ethical Standards, Multitasking, Written Communications, Business Acumen.
• Bonus: Previous internship or work experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics; a GPA of 3.3 or above; and an academic focus on data analytics.