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Are you a finance leader with a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset, ready to embrace change and drive results? Join us at Lilly, one of the fastest-growing pharmaceutical companies, and play a key role in guiding our Romanian affiliate through periods of transformation and growth. We are seeking a highly Analytical, Accountable and Results-Oriented Finance & Supply Chain Manager to provide financial guidance, foster operational excellence, and leverage cutting-edge technologies like AI.
About the Role
As the Local Finance & Supply Chain Manager, you will directly report to the Romanian Cluster CFO and play a critical role in driving business success by providing comprehensive financial support, analysis, and insights. As Finance Manager and Supply Chain Manager you will be acting as a key business partner across functions; this role will involve supply chain management, financial planning, forecasting, and procurement. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of analytical skills, supply chain expertise, and the ability to support cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
Your role will involve providing financial insights and guidance to the business, managing expenses, forecasting, and leading key financial reviews. You will also foster a culture of operational excellence, ensuring that strategic financial decisions are implemented with precision and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Coordinate short, mid, and long-term forecasting processes for sales, OPEX, and other financial areas.
- Provide relevant reporting (quantitative & qualitative) for the local business
- Provide value-added financial analytics to support decision-making and business initiatives.
- Gather good understanding of market data, competitors, source of business for existing and future portfolio
- Manage demand planning - S&OP, and forecast updates in collaboration with Sales and Marketing.
- Oversee inventory management, including quarterly reviews of slow-moving and obsolete stock and validating physical cycle counts at warehouses.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures and perform monthly and quarterly closing activities, including accruals, revenue deductions, and inventory reserve revisions.
- Maintain internal controls and support compliance audits.
Distribution and Supply Chain Oversight
- Lead local distribution governance and participate in logistics and supply chain projects.
- Gather Market intelligence for distribution markets
- Act as a liaison between distribution channels, shared services (GBS), and internal teams to streamline O2C activities.
- Monitor and oversee order management processes to ensure efficient operations and timely revenue recognition.
- Oversee master data management, ensuring accuracy in customer, price, and material records within SAP.
- Coordinate system readiness for new product launches and ensure timely product supply to markets.
- Handle Sox or process related controls and ensure adherence to internal policies.
Other Responsibilities
- Provide financial support to Cluster CFO, and cross-functional leaders.
- Streamline financial and supply chain processes to enhance productivity.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration (MBA or CPA preferred).
- >5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis and supply chain management, or consulting within a multinational organization.
- Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration and project management.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in financial systems and tools, including SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with demand planning tools and inventory management systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of GDP, GMP, or related pharmaceutical standards is advantageous.
Essential Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and operate under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Team-oriented and adaptable, with a proactive approach to challenges.
Career Growth Opportunities:
- Exposure to senior management and global teams within a Fortune 500 company.
- Development opportunities in finance, supply chain, and cross-functional roles both locally and internationally.
Attractive Points:
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative biopharmaceutical environment.
- Significant exposure to financial planning and operational processes.
- Potential for career growth and advancement within a global organization.
What We're Looking For
- Strong Financial Expertise: Deep knowledge of financial analysis, business planning, forecasting, procurement, and compliance.
- Operational Excellence: Skilled at translating strategic objectives into actionable plans and ensuring smooth operational execution.
- Technological Savvy: Comfortable with leveraging AI, automation, and other advanced tools to enhance financial processes.
- Collaboration & Team Leadership: Ability to work effectively with a high-performing finance team and cross-functional departments, ensuring strong financial and business outcomes.
- Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and maintain high performance in a rapidly changing environment.
- Fluency in Business English: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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