Senior Director– Finance and Procurement - GMP, Katwijk NB

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.

Position Description

The Sr Director of Finance and Procurement will have operational and functional responsibility for a team across Finance and Procurement. The role will be required to staff the 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, including 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.

The Sr Director will also engage on control and financial reporting topics, including establishing and executing on key control matrix (SOX and operational), supporting statutory reporting requirements in partnership with the local control group, providing support to internal and external audits, performing financial reporting and executing accounting processes, and establishing any necessary local financial and procurement policies and procedures.

The Sr Director will also work with tax and treasury to establish and implement transfer price strategy, cost accounting, and funding strategy, among other items.

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.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

Organization&Leadership

Staff, lead, and develop a diverse, high-performing organization, including capability building and succession planning Serve as an active member of site and network finance lead teams, providing financial and business perspective across decisions Promote site goals (Safety, People, Quality, Service, Stewardship) and model vital behaviors (prioritization, continuous improvement, 80/20)Contribute to Lean rollout and overall operational excellence

Site Startup&Operational Readiness

Ensure financial and procurement readiness for site startup, validation (PV), and launch Integrate with global processes and systems (e.g., SAP) to enable operational readiness Develop and implement local financial, procurement, and CCI processes aligned with global standards Ensure supply chain and financial alignment to support uninterrupted operations and launches

Financial Stewardship&Performance Management

Lead site strategic planning, business planning, forecasting, and performance management processes Provide insights and analytics (site metrics, forecasts) to drive decision-making and business literacy Ensure timely and accurate accounting (capex, expenses, absorption, variances, costing, inventory valuation) and continuous process improvementDrive capital governance discipline and financial oversight across site operations

Procurement&Material Strategy

Lead procurement operations to ensure reliable supply of materials while optimizing cost and working capital Manage procurement negotiations, contracts, and audits in coordination with central teams Identify and execute cost savings and sourcing strategies (alternate suppliers/materials) Build and manage external partnerships with key suppliers and stakeholder

Controls, Compliance&Risk Management

Establish and maintain strong financial (SOX) and operational controls, ensuring audit and inspection readiness Provide financial governance and oversight on policies, procedures, and controls across MQ operations Lead risk management, including supplier risk, business continuity planning, and mitigation strategies

Governance, Systems&Transformation

Establish governance, operating cadence, and KPI dashboards to drive performance and accountability Advance digital and process improvements (e.g., SAP optimization, analytics) Support execution of transfer pricing, intercompany flows, and funding strategies

Safety&Compliance

Ensure a safe work environment and full alignment with HSE corporate and site goals

Requirements (Education, Experience, Training)

Minimum B.S. Finance, Accounting, or Equivalent 8 years+ Finance / Accounting / Procurement / Manufacturing Experience Team leadership and people management experience Onsite attendance is expected

Preferred Attributes But Not Required

Business&strategic leadership– demonstrated ability to lead with an enterprise mindset and influence outcomes across functions Technical finance leadership – strong expertise in product costing, controllership, and data stewardship Education&credentials– MBA and/or CPA preferred Cross-functional influence – proven ability to collaborate across site and global teams and influence without authority to drive change and implement new processes Strategic thinking&problem solving– strong analytical skills with the ability to anticipate risks (e.g., supply chain) and proactively develop and execute solutions Stakeholder management – strong interpersonal skills with ability to build effective relationships across site leadership, global procurement, and external partnersExecution&prioritization– ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Communication – excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex topics into clear insights Learning agility&adaptability– demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving business needs and environments Digital&systems capability– strong proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), with ability to leverage AI tools Automation&continuous improvement– demonstrated capability in automating financial processes and driving efficiency through digital solutions

Additional Information

The position is based in Leiden, Netherlands and will require onsite attendance Work outside of normal core business hours may be required at times.

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