Finance Associate Jobs in Illinois
Finance Associate jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in financial services, corporate treasury, private equity, and insurance sectors that anchor the state's economy. Chicago leads hiring by a wide margin, with Schaumburg and Naperville adding a notable share of openings from suburban corporate campuses. Employers such as Northern Trust, Morningstar, and Allstate maintain deep and ongoing pipelines for finance associates across investment operations, financial analysis, and risk and compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Primary Function / Primary Goals / Objectives:
This role will support the Development Sciences Organization in R&D which consists of both of Internal and External budgetary responsibility across six functions. The Associate Director will enable strategic planning and execution of both current and long-term Development Sciences goals. This position is responsible for financial planning and analysis related to Plan, Update, LBE and LRP as well as support of strategic initiatives. The Development Sciences annual budget averages $1.4B - $1.5B, approximately 2,800 resources across seven sites, four pilot plants, six vivariums and capital responsibility between $40MM-$60MM annually.
Major Responsibilities:
- Liaison with Therapeutics Area Finance to understand financial impacts to Development Science due to related governance funding decisions (for example, EPG, LMG, and PRF). Review all funding requests prior to submission for CMC and CDSM activities (enrollment curves, generic opportunities).
- Drives financial analyses for various business initiatives across CDSM and CMC organizations that lend insight into key business drivers enabling management to adapt more appropriate tactics/strategies to meet the LRP objectives for Internals and Externals.
- Working across BD and Integration Teams, drive integration activities and/or of newly acquired companies/assets into the R&D portfolio impacting internal and external spending
- Ensures cross-functional alignment on financial assumptions related to PDS&T R&D funding for Plan, LRP, and LBEs
- Drive initiatives to identify capacity constraints across suite space, internal resources, and technology capabilities, while improving visibility and forecasting of potential budget overruns associated with CMOs and external services
- Working closely with R&D Strategic Resourcing and Dev Sci Functions to optimize resource models and impact to future demand/capacity related to 2,800 resources
- Responsible for driving capital project approval, tracking, and financial implementation of major pilot plant upgrades and expansions.
- Assists with all financial aspects of key functional projects and systems initiatives to ensure finance requirements are implemented appropriately and process efficiencies are realized
- This position will require a large amount of interface across senior management within R&D Finance and multiple functions within R&D to optimize decision making, meet financial commitments, ensure forecasts are appropriately built.
Qualifications
- BA in Accounting or Finance. CPA or MBA a plus.
- 8+ years of progressive Accounting or Finance experience.
- Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to influence without direct authority.
- Strong project management skills, which includes leadership in organizing, planning, and executing projects from inception to implementation.
- Self-starter with ability to operate independently, identify and implement process improvements, and adjust priorities to achieve objectives and operate with speed and agility.
- Ability to work in a matrix organization, build strong partnerships, influence work partners – both business and finance.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Knowledge of SAP and BPC.
- Experience leading and/or influencing a diverse team.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Primary Function / Primary Goals / Objectives:
This role will support the Development Sciences Organization in R&D which consists of both of Internal and External budgetary responsibility across six functions. The Associate Director will enable strategic planning and execution of both current and long-term Development Sciences goals. This position is responsible for financial planning and analysis related to Plan, Update, LBE and LRP as well as support of strategic initiatives. The Development Sciences annual budget averages $1.4B - $1.5B, approximately 2,800 resources across seven sites, four pilot plants, six vivariums and capital responsibility between $40MM-$60MM annually.
Major Responsibilities:
- Liaison with Therapeutics Area Finance to understand financial impacts to Development Science due to related governance funding decisions (for example, EPG, LMG, and PRF). Review all funding requests prior to submission for CMC and CDSM activities (enrollment curves, generic opportunities).
- Drives financial analyses for various business initiatives across CDSM and CMC organizations that lend insight into key business drivers enabling management to adapt more appropriate tactics/strategies to meet the LRP objectives for Internals and Externals.
- Working across BD and Integration Teams, drive integration activities and/or of newly acquired companies/assets into the R&D portfolio impacting internal and external spending
- Ensures cross-functional alignment on financial assumptions related to PDS&T R&D funding for Plan, LRP, and LBEs
- Drive initiatives to identify capacity constraints across suite space, internal resources, and technology capabilities, while improving visibility and forecasting of potential budget overruns associated with CMOs and external services
- Working closely with R&D Strategic Resourcing and Dev Sci Functions to optimize resource models and impact to future demand/capacity related to 2,800 resources
- Responsible for driving capital project approval, tracking, and financial implementation of major pilot plant upgrades and expansions.
- Assists with all financial aspects of key functional projects and systems initiatives to ensure finance requirements are implemented appropriately and process efficiencies are realized
- This position will require a large amount of interface across senior management within R&D Finance and multiple functions within R&D to optimize decision making, meet financial commitments, ensure forecasts are appropriately built.
Qualifications
- BA in Accounting or Finance. CPA or MBA a plus.
- 8+ years of progressive Accounting or Finance experience.
- Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to influence without direct authority.
- Strong project management skills, which includes leadership in organizing, planning, and executing projects from inception to implementation.
- Self-starter with ability to operate independently, identify and implement process improvements, and adjust priorities to achieve objectives and operate with speed and agility.
- Ability to work in a matrix organization, build strong partnerships, influence work partners – both business and finance.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Knowledge of SAP and BPC.
- Experience leading and/or influencing a diverse team.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in finance associate jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related business field
- Proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools such as Bloomberg or FactSet
- Familiarity with GAAP, financial statement analysis, and general ledger reconciliation
- CFA candidacy, Series 7, or Series 63 registration preferred for investment-facing roles
- One to three years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or accounting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting to senior stakeholders
Finance Associate Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a finance associate in Illinois?
Most finance associate roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business. For investment-related positions, firms in Chicago commonly expect candidates to be pursuing or to hold a CFA designation or FINRA registrations such as the Series 7 or Series 63, administered through FINRA and coordinated with a sponsoring employer. Entry into corporate finance or insurance roles typically requires the degree alone, with professional certifications adding a competitive edge.
Which companies hire finance associates in Illinois?
Employers hiring finance associates in Illinois right now include AbbVie, Logic, and Information Technology Senior Management Forum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Chicago's role as a major financial hub means large banks, asset managers, insurance carriers, and corporate headquarters across the state sustain steady demand for this role year-round.
Which Illinois cities have the most finance associate jobs?
Chicago, North Chicago, and Mettawa account for the largest share of finance associate openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it hosts the headquarters of major banks, trading firms, and insurance companies, while Schaumburg and Naperville draw from dense clusters of corporate offices and financial services subsidiaries that have relocated or expanded into the Chicago suburbs.
Are there remote finance associate jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and they are more common than in many fields, since much of the work involves analysis, modeling, and reporting that translates well to remote settings. About 88% of finance associate openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the flexibility concentrated in financial analysis, FP&A, and corporate treasury roles rather than client-facing or trading-floor positions.
How can I get hired as a finance associate in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a finance or accounting internship that converts to a full-time offer, and large Illinois employers such as Northern Trust, Baird, and major Chicago-area insurance carriers run structured analyst and associate programs designed for recent graduates. Lateral moves from adjacent roles like accounting clerk, credit analyst, or financial operations specialist are also common entry points. Earning an Excel or Bloomberg certification before applying gives candidates a measurable edge over others with similar academic backgrounds.
Where can I find and apply to finance associate jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to finance associate jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Chicago and the broader state. Search for roles that match your background, review the requirements, and apply directly to the ones that fit your experience and target industry.
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