Intern – O2C Order Management

527 Eli Lilly Cork Limited; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension & Life Assurance

Canteen

Onsite gym

Travel subsidies

On-site parking

Job summary

Eli Lilly Cork Limited is offering a 12-week Accounts Receivable internship at Lilly's Cork campus. The role supports the Accounts Receivable team in a global finance setting, handling payment processing, data entry and reporting while learning best practices in a multinational shared services environment.

The placement is hybrid, with on-site presence in Little Island 50% of the time and remote work the other 50%. Ideal for students in Business, Commerce or related fields.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree placement sought.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support AR Analysts and Expert Specialists with daily activities.
• Assist with daily application and reconciliation of customer payments.
• Support customer collections activities and payment queries.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Currently enrolled in a degree programme

Job description

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.

Positions: 1 Start date: June 2027 Duration: 12 weeks Salary: €30,500 pro rata Location: Lilly GBS, Little Island Cork Type: Hybrid role requiring the successful candidate to be on site 50% of the month in Little Island, Cork and 50% working remotely. Course Eligibility: UCC Students in Business Studies, Commerce or a similar related field.

Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over 2000 employees across 60nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of BusinessService functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more.

Eli Lilly Cork offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurancebenefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on‑site parking.

InhousePeople Development services, Educational Assistance, and our 'Live Your BEST Life' wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the careerexperience for our colleagues.

Eli Lilly Cork is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We cater for alldimensions ensuring inclusion of all ethnicities, nationalities, cultural backgrounds, generational, sexuality, visible and invisible disabilities and gender, with four pillars: EnAble, embRACE, LGBTQ+ & Ally and GIN-Gender Inclusion Network. EnAble, our pillar for people with disabilities and those that care for them, partners with the Access Lilly initiative to make our physical and digital environment accessible and inclusive for all. Together they are committed to promoting awareness to create a disability confidentculture both at Eli Lilly Cork and beyond.

Come join our team - Be Creative, Be an Innovator, and most of all, Be Yourself!

Team Overview

The Accounts Receivable (AR) team forms part of the Order-to-Cash (O2C) organisation within Finance. The team supports Lilly's global business by managing customer payments, collections activities, credit-related processes, customer master data update, order release, reporting and more. The successful intern will work closely with AR Analysts, Expert Specialists and Operational Managers while gaining hands‑on experience within a global finance organisation.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of the O2C Accounts Receivable Internship is to support the accurate, efficient and compliant execution of Accounts Receivable processes across Lilly's global business. The internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in finance operations, customer interaction, cash application, collections activities and process improvement within a multinational shared services environment.

Responsibilities

• Support AR Analysts and Expert Specialists with daily operational activities.
• Assist with the daily application and reconciliation of customer payments.
• Support customer collections activities using established market best practices.
• Help investigate and resolve payment‑related queries.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and process documentation.
• Assist with data analysis and reporting activities using Microsoft Excel and other tools.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the O2C organisation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across finance teams and business partners.
• Provide ad‑hoc support on AR projects and operational activities as required.

What You Will Learn

• Accounts Receivable operations.
• Cash application and reconciliation processes.
• Customer collections and stakeholder communication.
• Financial data analysis and reporting.
• Working within a global shared services organisation.
• Compliance and operational excellence principles.
• Cross‑functional collaboration in a multinational environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme and seeking a placement opportunity as part of academic studies.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop within a finance environment.
• Interest in Finance, Accounting, Business or related disciplines.
• Basic understanding of accounting or financial concepts.
• Experience using data analysis tools.
• Additional European language capability.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is € - € 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.

#WeAreLillyUKandIreland At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! #WeAreLilly