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.
Over the past 8 years Lilly Capability Centre India (LCCI) has grown into a strategic centre for Eli Lilly. LCCI has a tremendous runway for value creation and impact in the community. A well-thought governance approach has been built to lead the organization through this exciting journey and materialize the true potential of LCCI while championing the culture and values of Lilly. As LCCI continues to grow and evolve, the central operations team is responsible for leading the governance for site’s key leadership bodies, partners value creation and productivity, compliance oversight and excellence in execution. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for talented, energetic, creative, diverse, influential, and collaborative people to join the LCCI central operations team.
We are on the lookout for an exceptional Associate Director – Financial Planning & Analysis to join our organization. This role is crucial in steering our financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities, providing strategic insights and driving operational excellence across our global operations. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in FP&A, outstanding leadership capabilities, and a collaborative approach to working with diverse business units.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Financial Leadership:
- Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Provide strategic financial advice to senior leadership, making key decision based on in-depth analysis of available information
- Serves as a key resource for finance leadership
- Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and financial accountability.
- Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Develop and manage accurate financial forecasts, budgets set by management.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support financial planning and decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with business units to understand their financial needs and provide tailored support.
- Prepare financial presentations and reports for senior management, effectively communicating complex financial information.
- Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and regulations.
- Develop and maintain standardized financial reporting templates and dashboards.
- Conduct cost analysis to optimize expenses and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Providing analysis, and recommendations to CFO and affiliate Lead Team when required or proactively if deemed appropriate to ensure the affiliate effective operations and sustainability.
- Data-Driven Insights:
- Collect, organize, and analyse financial data from various sources.
- Develop and maintain financial data models and databases.
- Utilize data analytics tools to extract insights and identify trends.
- Leverage data to drive informed decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Process Improvement and Innovation:
- Continuously identify areas for process improvement and implement effective solutions.
- Support the development and execution of a global strategy for policies, processes, and technologies.
- Define and establish consistent end-to-end processes, KPIs, and targets.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align on process and data issues.
- Propose management reporting forecasting improvement projects.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization and those outside of business area
- Effectively communicate financial results and insights to senior management and other stakeholders.
- Risk Management:
- Identify and assess financial risks.
- Develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
- Manage through times of crisis and ambiguity.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (e.g., MBA, CA, CFA)
- 10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a proven track record of success
- Deep understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and reporting requirements
- Proven ability to analyse complex financial data and extract meaningful insights
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively conveying financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong business acumen and ability to understand and support strategic initiatives
- Experience working in a global environment and working with cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in financial modelling tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Other Information:
- Work shift: Full time, normal work shift, some overtime and/or “off hours” effort may be required during peak business times
- Location: LCCI
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