Finance Analytics Intern

Eli Lilly and Company; Sesto Fiorentino; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly allowance (€1300)

Free cafeteria access

Job summary

Eli Lilly Italia is seeking a motivated Finance Analytics Intern to join the Manufacturing Finance team at the Sesto Fiorentino site. The six-month internship offers hands-on experience in cost analysis, capital project support, and digitization, with exposure to international teams.

You will develop technical and business skills while supporting on-site finance operations, using Power BI and advanced Excel to drive data-driven decisions in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Economics, Management, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving attitude.
• Passion for digital technologies and AI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain monitoring tools for service-related spending.
• Monitor project costs, perform variance analysis, and explore public funding.
• Prepare investment documentation for managerial decisions.
• Update dashboards and data models, support new digital solutions.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Analytical skills

English

AI interest

Education

Master's Degree in Economics, Management, Engineering, or Mathematics

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.

Eli Lilly Italia is looking for a motivated and proactive Finance Analytics Intern to join the Manufacturing Finance department at our Sesto Fiorentino manufacturing site. This six-month extracurricular internship offers the opportunity to develop technical and business skills in a dynamic, international environment, supporting Finance operations on site

The Manufacturing Finance team supports site operations through cost control, cost analysis, investment management, and the development of digital tools that improve decision-making. The intern will be exposed to strategic projects and cross-functional collaboration, working closely with international teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Professional Services Tracking: Develop and maintain monitoring tools for service-related spending, and periodically update reports and datasets.
• Cost Controlling for Capital Projects: Monitor project costs, carry out variance analysis, and support potential applications for public funding.
• Capitalization Forms Process: Collect, organize, and verify the data needed for investment requests, and prepare documentation that supports managerial decision-making.
• Digital Tools and Power BI: Update existing reporting tools and support the design and implementation of new digital solutions (dashboards, automations, data models).

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Economics, Management, Engineering, or Mathematics
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
• Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving attitude
• Passion for digital technologies and AI

The internship includes a monthly allowance of €1300, along with free access to the company cafeteria and canteen.

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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.

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