Analyst - Corporate Financial Reporting

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.

As a key member of the Corporate Financial Reporting (CFR) team, the Corporate Financial Reporting Analyst will play a crucial role in the month-end closing process and the Unrealized Profit in Inventory (UPI) accounting processes. This position requires close collaboration with various teams, including Corporate Financial Planning, Global Business Solutions (GBS) - Accounting, Global Treasury, Corporate Tax, Corporate Manufacturing, and LRL. This role will provide assistance with UPI accounting as well as related planning, forecasting and other analyses as well as assist in Corporate consolidations process and external reporting for the Company, as needed. You will have the opportunity to aid in troubleshooting accounting issues with affiliates, Tech at Lilly, country/regional analysts, GBS accounting, and team members of CFR. This position will also serve as power-user for SAP Consolidations/Management Reporting and assist with any SAP changes impacting the corporate reporting.

Are ready for your next and perhaps, last career move? Bring your accounting skills and contribute to our mission to impact patients lives today! In this role, you will assist in the UPI accounting process, providing accurate and timely accounting guidance to affiliates and business partners. You will also support the Corporate Consolidation process and related activities, including coordinating SAP system changes, testing, and training. Additionally, you will help with any other consolidation activities or projects as needed.

What you'll do in the role:

• UPI Inventory Accounting: Provide significant support and serve as backup to the UPI Director; Ensure timely accounting and report preparation for UPI related transactions; Assist with preparation of plan and forecast; Prepare monthly top level accounting entries and monitor; Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley (Sox) documentation.
• Corporate Closing: Work with team members and learn aspects of the Corporate financial consolidation process sufficient to share responsibilities; Review of corporate audit and quality checks during the monthly close; Troubleshoot issues with affiliates, GBS accounting personnel, and country/regional analysts. Pursue opportunities to streamline processes within the closing process. Provide accounting operational and technical guidance to affiliates and other corporate areas (Tax, Treasury, Manufacturing) in the form of training, policies and adequate instructions to ensure that we maintain a quality control environment, make efficient use of company resources and assure compliance with Lilly Global Accounting Policies and Practices. Understand the link between external reporting and management reporting to ensure that we account for transactions properly in SAP and provide appropriate guidance to affiliates. Able to function and solve issues during closing independently and with accounting personnel around the world.
• SAP Power User: Build SAP expertise to eventually become the SAP power-user for Consolidations and Management Reporting. Assist with testing related to SAP Upgrades when they occur to maintain an adequate control environment.
• External Financial Reports: Could include (as needed) assisting in preparation and review of all external reporting for the Press Release, Audit Committee, Investor Relations communications, 10Q and 10K.
• Special Projects: Other projects as identified throughout the year.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Accounting or related field with functioning knowledge of US GAAP
• Minimum of 1 year public/corporate accounting experience
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

Additional Preferences:

• CPA or working toward a CPA
• Cost accounting/supply chain experience in manufacturing environment
• Ability to learn, understand and develop high functioning skills in ERP
• Strong self-management skills and high learning agility
• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Corporate experience with a multi-national or multi-location entity
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Solid problem-solving skills and ability to be innovative and creative
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual contributor

Other Considerations: Flexibility during peak closing periods. Overtime is required during month-end closing, especially at year-end. Minimal travel.

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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

$57,750 - $129,800

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).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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