Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

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.
Location: Bogotá, Colombia Reports to: Country CFO
About You — Are You an Impact Player?
We’re looking for an experienced, highly motivated FP&A Manager to challenge the status quo and lead the transformation of our financial planning and analysis agenda. This is a role for someone who doesn’t just report the numbers — you partner with the business to shape them, translating financial insight into decisions that drive growth and profitability.
If you have a strong track record of supporting business and cross-functional partners, and you want your work to make a real difference, Lilly needs your talent to help us deliver on our promise to patients. Consider becoming part of the Lilly story.
About the Role
As FP&A Manager, you will own the affiliate’s planning, forecasting, and analysis cycles end to end, and act as a trusted financial advisor to the leadership team. You’ll be the connective tissue between the local business, the ICH Hub, and global finance — ensuring our plans are ambitious, credible, and aligned.
This is a people-leadership role with direct reports. You will lead and develop a small finance team, set priorities across the planning calendar, and build the capability and bench strength of the function.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Forecasting: Lead the affiliate’s planning cycles (budget, forecast, and long-range plan), building robust projections grounded in historical performance, market dynamics, and commercial strategy.
Financial Analysis & Insight: Analyze financial and commercial data to surface trends, variances, risks, and opportunities — and turn them into clear, actionable recommendations.
Reporting & Communication: Prepare and present financial reporting to senior stakeholders, including the ICH Hub and the Colombia Management Committee, to enable confident decision-making.
Business Partnering & Strategic Planning: Collaborate across functions to develop strategic plans, pressure-test assumptions, and ensure resource allocation aligns with financial and business objectives.
Performance Management: Define and monitor the KPIs that matter, providing proactive insight on financial and operational performance.
Process Improvement & Transformation: Identify and implement improvements — including AI, digital, and automation tools — that raise the efficiency, accuracy, and impact of the FP&A function.
Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop direct reports; inspire, motivate, and influence peers and the affiliate/Hub leadership team, elevating the role of finance as a strategic partner.
What You’ll BringTechnical & Analytical
Strong financial modeling, scenario analysis, and analytical skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy, even under tight planning deadlines.
Proficiency with financial systems and productivity tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, Microsoft Power Platform).
Comfort leveraging AI and automation tools to streamline reporting and improve FP&A processes.
Leadership, Mindset & Ways of Working
Experience leading or developing others, with the ability to build and motivate a high-performing team.
Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving and business acumen.
High learning agility and the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
A collaborative style with the credibility to influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills — able to make complex financials clear and compelling.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a proven track record of delivering results.
Fluent in English and Spanish
Preferred Qualifications
People-leadership experience, including direct management of one or more team members.
Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
Additional Information
Position based in Bogotá, Colombia.
Split-week hybrid model: remote Monday and Friday; in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
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