Finance & Operations Intern

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.

Hiring Manager Associate Director, Finance

Location of position Toronto, Ontario

Job Title Finance and Accounting Intern

Business Unit Finance & Operations

At Lilly, we are inspired to make a difference in people’s lives every day - through the discovery of life-changing medicines, better understanding of disease management and support for people living with illness and their families and friends.

Our work today - from our research programs to our volunteer initiatives - is a reflection of our heritage of uniting caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We invite you to explore internship opportunities with Eli Lilly Canada, where we work together to make life better for people.

**You have an opportunity.**

To bring your passion, creativity, and organizational skills to help our team meet our goals and objectives.

**What you can expect**:
**Major Responsibilities**:
**Accounting**
- Assist with the month end financial close
- Monitor, collect and analyze data to assess accuracy and integrity of financial records; ensure compliance with local and global standards (GAAP), regulations, and systems of internal control; interpret and evaluate results, prepare documentation; create financial reports and presentations.
- Assist in managing, researching, and resolving any finance and business issues that may arise
- Be willing to support internal and external Finance and Operations department ad-hoc requests that would include cross-functional dialogue

**b. **Financial Planning**
- Develop a deep understanding of business models and funding requirements of different functions by working with cross-functional partners
- Collaborate closely with the functional leaders, provide timely and meaningful insights about the financial performance.
- Develop data-driven analysis to inform business cases, projects, and strategic trade-offs

**c. Forecasting & Annual Business Planning Process for the Assigned Portion of the Budget**
- Lead the quarterly forecasting and annual business planning process by collecting insights from budget holders and running analysis to forecast the budget needs required for upcoming months/quarters
- Thoroughly assess, challenge, and recommend action on the strategic direction and financial submissions
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of multiple Excel and SAP submissions

**d. Monthly Reporting & Accounting Support**
- Prepare financial variances for a month, quarter, and YTD results, and summarize business drivers and risks
- Co-create monthly financial presentations and present financial results to senior leadership in a clear and concise manner
- Manage the account reclassifications, account reconciliations and accruals

**Who we are looking for**:

- 2nd or 3rd year student working towards the completion of an undergraduate degree (accounting, business, finance, or related discipline preferred). Must be returning to school in the fall.
- Previous experience in finance and accounting is an asset
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work with cross functional teams and build relationships
- Proven ability to multitask and follow up on actions/ issues
- Strong Microsoft office skills - PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Strong VBA / Macros
- SAP experience is an asset

**What you can expect from the interview**:

- More than anything else, it is going to be a conversation.
- An insight about our company and culture.

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.

WeAreLilly