Financial Business Partner

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.

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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