Job Description

This application is for a 6-month student role from January - June 2025. Resume review begins in October 2024. 

The North American Commercial Finance Team is an integral part of ensuring the support and growth of the North American affiliate and Biogen as a whole.  This team partners within Finance, the Commercial Business, and Support Functions across Biogen to assure accurate reporting and forecasting of financial data, advise on strategic decisions, evaluate trends to identify risks and opportunities.  

Position Description 

As a co-op, you will: 

• Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing trends and assessing the financial health of business areas. 
• Consolidating information and training commercial partners on financial, accounting, and procurement processes related to expense management process (reporting, forecasting, etc.)  
• Special projects and other duties as assigned to support Biogen North America Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team and relevant business partners 

Example projects may include: 

• Analyze financial data and provide forecasting support for departmental budgets 
• Prepare training materials for business partners on financial processes  
• Evaluate current and previous financial data and present findings to Head of FP&A, Head of Finance, Department Leaders, President’s Office, etc.  

Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial analysis, reporting standards, and strategy 
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills 
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) 
• Analytical skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Interpersonal skills 

To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria: 

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. 
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date 
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college or university 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field.  

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.