Associate Director - Finance

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Patients are at the center of everything we do at Lilly. We are currently hiring a Associate Director - Finance.

This role supports critical work that helps bring medicines and solutions to patients responsibly and efficiently. #WeAreLilly

This position will serve as PR5 financial functional expert, responsible for coordination of site planning, forecasting and reporting. The position will serve as key financial business partner for manufacturing. Ability to influence site/senior leadership, and communication skills are key requirements for this position. This role will provide broad oversight for the SOx program at the facility, and support the site Technical Agenda.

Job responsibilities

• Lead site financial planning and performance, including Strategic Plan, Business Plan, and forecasts
• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and risk management (including SOX)
• Oversee financial reporting, analysis, and monthly performance communication.
• Support capital management, costing, and operational financial decisions.
• Partner cross-functionally to drive cost optimization and business results.
• Lead financial analysis and strategic decision support for site initiatives.
• Coordinate forecasting, planning cycles, and year-end close activities.
• Support in finance capability development and team effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years in finance, accounting, procurement, or planning; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Certifications: CPA preferred.
• Language: Bilingual (English & Spanish) with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Other Requirements:
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office and Data Analytics Tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to travel and work outside standard hours as needed
  

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$111,000 - $162,800

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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