Sr. Manager Purchase to Pay - P2P Z1 Invoicing

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

*** Working hours are 1pm/2pm–9pm/10pm , with some flexibility available depending on business needs and individual circumstances ***

Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over 2000 employees across 60 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more. Eli Lilly Cork offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking. Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our ‘Live Your BEST Life’ wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues.

Eli Lilly Cork is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We cater for all dimensions ensuring inclusion of all ethnicities, nationalities, cultural backgrounds, generations, sexuality, visible and invisible disabilities and gender, with four pillars: EnAble, embRACE, LGBTQ+ & Ally and GIN-Gender Inclusion Network. EnAble, our pillar for people with disabilities and those that care for them, partners with the Access Lilly initiative to make our physical and digital environment accessible and inclusive for all. Together they are committed to promoting awareness to create a disability confident culture both at Eli Lilly Cork and beyond.

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About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Senior Manager to lead our Invoicing team and play a pivotal role in driving our P2P Ambition & Finance Forward strategy. This is a leadership position responsible for delivering operational excellence, digital transformation, continuous improvement across the end-to-end invoicing function while ensuring engaged and elevated team performance. The successful candidate will combine strong technical finance expertise with forward-thinking leadership to position the team as a high-performing, future-ready function.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing invoicing team, setting clear objectives aligned to Finance Forward/ Lilly Overall goals.

• Drive talent development initiatives, succession planning, and capability building to future-proof the team.

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-oriented team culture.

• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback and development support.

Invoicing Operations Management

• Oversee the end-to-end invoicing process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and external regulatory requirements.

• Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and SLAs, taking proactive action to address performance gaps.

• Manage escalations and complex invoicing queries, ensuring swift and effective resolution.

• Maintain a robust control environment, ensuring adherence to audit requirements and financial governance standards.

• Leverage deep AP expertise to optimise invoice matching, dispute resolution, and payment terms management.

• Work closely with procurement and supply chain stakeholders to streamline supplier onboarding and invoice processing workflows.

• Drive supplier relationship management initiatives to improve collaboration, reduce discrepancies, and support working capital objectives.

Strategic Leadership

• Champion and embed the Finance Forward strategy across the invoicing function, driving modernisation, automation, and data-led decision making.

• Lead the development and execution of a clear roadmap to transform invoicing operations in alignment with the organisation's broader finance transformation agenda.

• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and process innovation to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and accelerate invoice cycle times.

• Act as a key stakeholder in finance transformation programmes, representing the invoicing function in cross-functional working groups and steering committees.

• Build a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and innovation within the team.

Systems & Technology

• Utilise SAP and/or Ariba platforms to manage and improve invoicing processes (desirable).

• Partner with IT and finance systems teams to support system enhancements, upgrades, and automation initiatives.

• Promote the adoption of digital tools, e-invoicing, and AI-enabled solutions consistent with the Finance Forward strategy.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Procurement, Treasury, Commercial Finance, and the wider Finance leadership team.

• Provide regular reporting and insight to senior leadership on invoicing performance, risks, and opportunities.

• Represent the invoicing function in internal and external audits, providing relevant documentation and evidence as required.

Essential Requirements

• Education: Degree-level qualification (minimum) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.

• Significant experience in a senior finance operations or accounts payable leadership role.

• Proven track record of leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, complex environment.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP and invoicing processes, controls, and compliance.

• Demonstrated experience contributing to or leading finance transformation or process improvement initiatives.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable decisions.

Desirable Requirements

• Professional finance qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent.

• Hands-on experience with SAP and/or Ariba platforms.

• Experience working within a shared services or centre of excellence environment.

• Familiarity with e-invoicing solutions, RPA, or AI-driven finance tools.

• Experience in a large, matrixed organisation undergoing significant finance transformation.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

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.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is €63,000 - €92,400

Full-time equivalent employees may also 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 pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) 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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