Manager - Financial Planning

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 our team in Bad Homburg near Frankfurt am Main and start as soon as possible as:

Manager – Financial Planning (f/m/d)

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead reporting and planning processes for the full P&L of the Germany Hub
2. Serve as lead business partner to a business unit and provide strategic advice, analysis, and insights throughout planning/forecasting cycles
3. Proactively provide value-added analysis on financial data and partner closely with business teams to support decision-making
4. Ensure consistency in financial reporting and processes with control teams
5. Conduct post-implementation reviews to drive continuous improvement
6. Support business planning, budget control, and financial reporting initiatives
7. Set financial targets and develop actionable roadmaps with affiliate leaders
8. Drive implementation of global and regional finance projects

Qualifications

1. University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related fields (MBA preferred)
2. At least 3 years of experience in financial planning or related roles
3. Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis
4. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills
5. Skilled in Excel and SAP; comfortable with other office tools
6. Ability to collaborate with and influence senior leaders

Preferred Skills

1. Strong business acumen and communication skills
2. Resilient, adaptable, and effective in fast-paced, regulated environments
3. Proven ability to connect with cross-functional teams

Interested? Apply now via our career portal – we look forward to receiving your application!