Manufacturing Finance Internship

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.

Eli Lilly Italia is looking for a candidate to join the Manufacturing Finance department as part of a 6‑month extracurricular internship in the role of Manufacturing Finance Intern. The internship offers the opportunity to develop technical and business skills in a dynamic, international environment, supporting Finance operations at the Sesto Fiorentino site.

The Manufacturing Finance team supports site operations through activities such as cost control, cost analysis, investment management, and the development of digital tools to enhance decision‑making processes. The intern will gain exposure to strategic projects and cross‑functional collaboration, working closely with international teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Professional Services Tracking

• Development and maintenance of monitoring tools for service-related spending
• Periodic updates of reports and datasets

Cost Controlling – Capital Projects

• Monitoring project costs and variance analysis
• Support to potential applications for public funding

Capitalization Forms Process

• Collection, organization, and verification of data needed for investment requests
• Preparation of documentation supporting managerial decision-making

Digital Tools and Power BI

• Updating existing reporting tools
• Supporting the design and implementation of new digital solutions (dashboards, automations, data models)

Required Qualifications

• Completed Master’s Degree preferred
• Academic background in Economics, Management, Engineering, and Mathematics
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
• Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Problem‑solving attitude
• Ability to collaborate in cross‑functional teams
• Precision and attention to detail
• Proactivity, curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Passion for digital technologies and AI

The internship includes a monthly reimbursement of € 1,300 and free access to the company canteen and bar.

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