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.

Overview:

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

FINANCE GRADUATE PROGRAMME

As part of, Eli Lilly Kinsale's Finance Graduate Programme, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work as part of the Kinsale manufacturing site finance/ tax team while studying towards a professional accountancy qualification with Chartered Accountants Ireland (ACA). This programme is 3-3.5 years in total (depending on your exam exemptions) and will commence in September 2026.

The role will rotate across 2 of the following 3 areas:

Financial Planning and Forecasting/ Business PartneringGeneral Accounting including month end reporting and statutory accountsTax compliance and planning across all business Tax Heads

Eli Lilly is going through an exciting period of growth and expansion as we work to supply innovative medicine to patients around the World.  

Responsibilities

Finance Graduates will play a key role within the team with opportunities to grow and learn while pursuing their ACA accountancy qualification. Each graduate will be assigned a mentor and take part in our internal personal development and mentor programmes. There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved in activities at the site including community initiatives, charity events, environmental sustainability initiatives, sports and social events and more.

Basic Requirements

Primary Honours Degree in Business, Accounting or related fields  Experience with Microsoft Office Programs – Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Additional preferences

Willing to pursue an ACA qualificationStrong organisational and documentation skillsEnergy & Enthusiasm to learnExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA positive solutions-focused mind-set 

Additional information:

Closing date for applications is Monday 13th October 2025.

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.

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