Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP)

Job Description

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

The Tone:
This is an early career program at Merck, located in Rahway, NJ. Merck is a company dedicated to advancing medical innovation and improving lives globally. This program is essential for developing future finance leaders who bring crucial financial perspectives and business acumen into strategic and tactical decision-making, helping the organization continue its purpose.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Rahway, NJ
• Pay: $79200–$124700 yearly
• Team: Finance team, part of the Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP)
• Mission: Develop future finance leaders with hands-on exposure to finance, accounting, analytics, and risk management to support the company’s purpose of inventing medicines.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Finance Development: Gain hands-on exposure to finance, accounting, analytics, risk management, and special projects over a 2-3 year immersive experience.
• Leadership Growth: Participate in leadership development, training, and networking opportunities to support personal and professional growth.
• Business Acumen: Develop an understanding of critical business aspects including product knowledge, healthcare systems, payors, customers, regulatory, and business operations.
• Strategic Insights: Utilize data analytics to gain insights into business practices and contribute to the execution of the company’s strategy.
• Career Advancement: Progress within Finance and the broader organization upon successful completion of the leadership development program.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree; current seniors enrolled in Finance, Accountancy, or Business Analytics (all business majors, including Management, Marketing, or Economics, may be considered) expected to graduate prior to the June 2027 start date.
• Experience: Demonstrated leadership, proven success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and strong experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Skills: Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Acumen, Multitasking, Attention to Detail.
• Bonus: Previous internship or work experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics; GPA of 3.3 or above; academic focus on data analytics.