Finance Intern at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

We are seeking sophomore and junior students majoring in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field for a 12-Week Student Intern role with 3 openings in Gaithersburg, MD for a May 19th - August 8th contract period.



Position Duties:



The Leaders in Finance Tomorrow (LIFT) is an internship program that provides the best and the brightest undergraduate students with a unique opportunity to gain meaningful finance and accounting experiences in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition to their finance assignments, the LIFT participants are involved in cross-functional training sessions and networking activities.


All participants are exposed to senior Finance leadership through our mentoring program and a LIFT pharmaceutical industry research project.


Upon completion, our LIFT participants leave the program with invaluable business knowledge that provides them with a head start on their career.


Exact duties will vary upon candidate background and manager placement. Exposure to typical finance related activities including Month-end close, budgeting/forecasting & financial modeling, with potential deployment across various areas within Finance.



Position Requirements:

• Sophomore and junior students majoring in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field.
  
  


• **Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2025.
  
  


• Basic understanding of budgeting and planning, and financial/management accounting.
  
  


• MS Office experience with Excel proficiency preferred.
  
  


• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.
  
  


• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
  
  


• This role will not be providing CPT/OPT support.
  
  


• Ability to report onsite to Gaithersburg, MD 4-5 days a week based on team discretion and time of season. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
  
  


• Minimum grade point average of 3.0
  
  

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. Apply Now