Manager - Financial Planning

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.
Join the beating heart of strategic decision-making. At the Italy Hub, our Finance Department is far more than numbers—it's a key driver of business success. As a trusted partner to our Sales and Marketing Business Units, Finance plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our affiliate through insight, influence, and innovation. If you're passionate about turning data into strategy and want to be at the center of impactful decisions, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
What You’ll Do:
• Act as the primary financial contact for the Business Units under your responsibility, offering end-to-end financial support.
• Lead and contribute to short-, mid-, and long-term forecasting for Sales and Opex.
• Deliver insightful reporting—both quantitative and qualitative—to support business performance.
• Provide value-added financial analysis to guide strategic initiatives and decision-making.
• Support month-end close activities and analytics across the affiliate.
• Continuously enhance financial planning and reporting by embracing digital tools, automation, and AI to drive efficiency and compelling data storytelling.
• Uphold fiduciary responsibilities:
• Ensure robust support and controls during monthly closings.
• Guide the business in adhering to financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance standards.
Requirements
• 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis or consulting within a multinational environment (international experience is a plus).
• A university degree in Economics, Finance, or Engineering (MBA is a plus).
• Fluency in both Italian and English.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
What You Bring:
• Proven ability to work across functions and lead cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Cultural agility and a global mindset.
• Detail-oriented with strategic vision.
• Proactive attitude and a drive to challenge the status quo.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Resilience under pressure and ability to work independently.
• Tech-savvy mindset, comfortable leveraging AI and automation to elevate financial processes.
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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
€36.750 - €75.680
Full-time equivalent employees may also 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 pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) 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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