Sr. Director - Finance and Procurement (NOT REMOTE - NEW SITE)

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Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules.  This facility is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities.  This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the leadership team for the startup of a manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the organization, the facility and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.   

Position Overview

The Sr Director of Finance and Procurement will have operational and functional responsibility for a team across Finance, Procurement and CCI. The role will be required to staff this team and develop the overall operational execution for each role and function. This job has primary responsibility for broad financial support of all planning, forecasting and actual reporting activities. In addition, the role oversees the procurement and sourcing agenda for the new site, which will include sourcing and managing all new suppliers required for a new site. The Sr Director will get exposure to cross-functional leadership and people development, network strategy, operational excellence, materials planning, contract negotiation and capital management. This position is also a core member of the site Lead Team, tasked with the responsibility for staffing, starting up, and running a new plant site.

Responsibilities

• Staff and lead an organization with talented and diverse team that can deliver on all individual goals and objectives
• Develop and implement local financial, procurement and compliance processes
• Integrate with global processes and systems, in particular SAP, to ensure operational readiness for startup of the site
• Provide a Financial / Business Perspective on a Broad Range of Issues as a Member of the Lead team
• Attract, coach, develop and retain a diverse and talented team of financial and procurement professionals to assure continuity of expertise and the growth and development of individual employees
• Provides financial guidance/oversight to MQ operations and functions on policies/procedures/controls and the procurement of goods and services
• Lead capital management financial processes, track capital expenditures and stay ahead of potential cost overruns, partnering with different areas where necessary to ensure fiscal discipline
• Ensures appropriate maintenance of financial controls (SOx) and documentation.
• Assure timely and accurate accounting (Capital Expenditures, Site Expenses, Absorption, Variances, Product Costing and Inventory Valuation) associated with plant site activity and adherence to corporate policies and practices. Drive continuous improvement in local financial processes.
• Procurement of materials through leading a team of procurement associates to ensure smooth supply of all required materials while balancing costs and working capital investments.
• Identification of high-risk materials and suppliers, ensuring BCP and risk mitigation plans are in place
• Manage negotiations, contract management, and audits with vendors in coordination with central procurement teams.
• Work to identify and execute procurement saving opportunities including supply source changes and alternate materials.
• Stewardship of Site Strategic, Business Planning & Forecasting Processes
• Provide Information to Assess Performance (Site Metrics Process), Drive Improvement (Six Sigma Support) and Enhance Decision-Making (Business Literacy, Periodic Forecasts, etc.)
• Support / Promote Site Goals – Safety, People, Quality, Customer Service and Stewardship
• Vital Behaviors – Prioritization, Pursuit of Improvement, 80/20 Rule
• Manufacturing Finance Lead Team Member (Shared Learning)
• Participate in both finance and component-wide teams
• Lead Lean rollout and integration at the site lead team and operational design
• Facilitate the site Business and Strategic Plan development and presentation
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or relevant field of study
• 8 years+ Finance / Accounting / Procurement / Manufacturing Experience
• Team leadership and people management experience

Additional Preferences

• Business Leadership
• Technical Leadership (Product Costing, Controllership, Data Stewardship)
• MBA or CPA preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally within the site, and the ability to influence without authority to drive change and implement/complete new processes.
• Strong analytical & interpersonal skills for strategic networking across sites’ leadership, global procurement organization, and with third parties that make up the supply chain.
• Proactivity to anticipate potential issues within the sites’ supply chains and self-motivation to both develop and implement solutions.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization capabilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated learning agility and ability/willingness to adapt to continual change
• Technical proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and SAP.

Additional Info:

• Role will begin remotely with occasional business travel to the Global Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana and to the new site area.
• Full relocation to area of new site is required.
• Onsite attendance is expected.

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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

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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