Campus - Finance Technology Internship

100 Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off during summer shutdown

ERGs and diverse groups

Intern activities and social events

Job summary

Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana seeks a finance intern to work on a real project spanning data strategy, SAP solutions, and AI in a tech-driven finance environment. You’ll gain exposure to senior leadership and present project highlights at the end of the 12-week program.

Qualified students pursuing undergrad or masters in accounting, finance, data analytics, or related fields; authorized to work in the United States; Lilly does not sponsor visa status.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in a business-related field with a concentration in accounting, finance, or data analytics, or a quantitatively focused field such as computer science, data science, information technology, or statistics with relevant business, accounting, or finance coursework, and expected to graduate by August 2028.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Work on a real project spanning data strategy, SAP solutions, emerging technologies like AI, and portfolio management, working alongside experienced professionals who are reimagining what finance can look like in a tech-driven world.
• Gain exposure to senior leadership and learn more about career paths and opportunities.
• Interns will present project highlights, findings and accomplishments to SAP Business Process and IT professionals at the end of the 12-week program.

Skills

AI tools experience

Leadership

Learning agility

Critical thinking

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Pharma interest

Education

Undergrad or master's in accounting/finance/data analytics

Tools

AI platforms

Automation tools

AI-assisted analytics

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.

Organizational Overview

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Responsibilities

• Work on a real project spanning the areas of data strategy, SAP solutions, emerging technologies like AI, and portfolio management, working alongside experienced professionals who are reimagining what finance can look like in a tech-driven world.
• Build a deeper understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
• Gather insights into how Lilly delivers innovative solutions through SAP and other financial systems.
• Work on a weeklong intensive case study competition with other finance, procurement, and SAP interns.
• Gain exposure to senior leadership and learn more about career paths and opportunities.
• At the conclusion of the 12-week internship, each intern will present their project highlights, findings and general internship accomplishments to SAP Business Process and IT professionals.
• As part of Lilly's commitment to innovation, interns will have the opportunity to build fluency with AI tools used across the business.
• We expect interns to approach these tools with curiosity, apply critical thinking to AI-assisted work, and always prioritize accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical standards in how they use them.

Basic Qualifications

Actively pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in a business-related field with a concentration in accounting, finance, or data analytics, or a quantitatively focused field such as computer science, data science, information technology, or statistics with relevant business, accounting, or finance coursework, and expected to graduate by August 2028.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.

Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Functional Job Skills & Preference

• Prior experience using AI tools (e.g., generative AI platforms, automation tools, or AI-assisted research/analytics tools) in an academic, project, or work setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong learning agility with the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and make data-informed decisions.
• High level of curiosity paired with strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities.
• Ability to leverage data to identify trends, generate insights, and support problem-solving.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and strong collaboration skills.
• Interest in or exposure to the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.

Additional Information

All interns will be considered for full-time positions based on their internship performance.

Lilly arranges various intern activities including sporting events, dinners, lunch and learns, volunteer activities etc. to provide opportunities for socializing, professional development, and learning more about Lilly.

Interns will receive 1 week of paid time off during the Lilly summer shut-down (July 5th, 2027 – July 9th, 2027).

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 is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include:

• Africa
• Middle East
• Central Asia (AMECA)
• Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly)
• Chinese Culture Network (CCN)
• EnAble
• Evolve
• Lilly Indian Network (LIN)
• Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA)
• Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies)
• Veterans Leadership Network (VLN)
• Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL)

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

The anticipated wage for this position is $60,000.00 - $65,600.00.

Full-time equivalent employees also will 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 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).

Our benefit program includes:

• 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
• 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.

#WeAreLilly 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. 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