Associate Director-Manufacturing Finance Innovation

Eli Lilly • Indianapolis, IN

388d • $117,000 - $171,600

About The Position

The Associate Director of Manufacturing Finance Innovation at Lilly is responsible for leading and coordinating efforts across various teams to standardize and innovate finance processes related to manufacturing. This role focuses on driving automation solutions, enhancing data collection, and fostering an innovation culture within the organization. The position requires strategic planning, project management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement effective financial solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Management, Finance, Business Analytics, or related business fields.
• Minimum of 6 years of Finance or related work experience.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R), SAP, and digital capabilities (PowerBI, Power Automate).
• Demonstrated high learning agility with analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and inspire change in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Finance Innovation Hub by defining and focusing on opportunities, priorities, and action plans.
• Develop and lead innovation governance with Manufacturing Finance leadership, ensuring alignment with global innovation roadmaps and cross-functional teams.
• Foster an innovation culture and drive capability building across global Manufacturing Finance and US Import and Export Compliance teams.
• Accelerate the implementation of global innovative solutions to standardize and streamline business processes reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy.
• Represent Manufacturing Finance on the Finance Innovation Functional Champions Network to ensure alignment and appropriately focus resources.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously drive innovation.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree