Financial Systems Advisor

Elanco in; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Shutdown weeks

Parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, seeks a Financial System Advisor to shape its OneStream-based financial platform. You will design and optimize Consolidations, Reporting, and FP&A planning while driving AI-enabled analytics and continuous improvements.

With 10+ years in finance systems, you will partner with IT, Accounting, and Business Unit Finance to deploy scalable solutions that deliver a single source of truth for executives and global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in finance or financial systems roles, with global consolidations.
• Expert-level OneStream (Cube Views, Dashboards, Business Rules, Data Management).
• Interest in AI and ML to enhance planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Leadership to influence and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent communication of complex concepts to financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the OneStream strategy to support consolidations, reporting, and FP&A planning.
• Advance continuous improvement and AI integration for enterprise solutions.
• Automate and streamline financial close and planning cycles.
• Collaborate with IT, Accounting, and business units to translate requirements.
• Manage large-scale OneStream implementations and upgrades.
• Stay at the forefront of OneStream innovations and marketplace solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

AI & ML interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/IS

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

OneStream

SAP integration

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals' lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role:

As the Financial System Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Elanco's financial landscape by serving as a critical OneStream advisor supporting the business in facilitating accurate reporting, analytics and automation for consolidations and financial planning in OneStream. You will be the support to our finance organization helping to design and maintain robust system design that supports our globalFP&AandConsolidationsprocesses.

This is a high-impact role requiring a blend of deep financial expertise and technical mastery of OneStream. You will ensure the platform is scalable, efficient, and provides the "single source of truth" necessary for executive decision-making, with a relentless focus on thecontinuous improvementof our enterprise solution, including the strategic integration ofAIand the latest OneStream features.

Your Responsibilities:

• OneStream Strategy:Lead the design, configuration, and optimization of the OneStream platform to support global consolidations, complex financial reporting, and FP&A planning cycles.
• Continuous Improvement & AI Integration:Enable the long‑term roadmap for the OneStream enterprise solution, proactively identifying and implementing enhancements, includingAI-driven analyticsand the latest platform features, to improve system performance, user experience, and business value.
• Process Transformation:Leverage OneStream capabilities to automate and streamline financial close and planning cycles, reducing manual effort and increasing data accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:Partner with IT, Accounting, and Business Unit Finance leaders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Project Management:facilitate large-scale OneStream implementations, upgrades, or marketplace solution deployments, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Industry Leadership:Stay at the forefront of OneStream innovation by evaluating and incorporating new marketplace solutions,AI capabilities, and the latest software releases into Elanco's financial ecosystem.

Elanco's 4 Core Pillars

We expect our leaders to embody the behaviors that drive our success:

• Deliver Outcomes:Focus on the results that matter most to our customers and shareholders.
• Innovate Boldly:Challenge the status quo and find better ways to work.
• Involve Purposefully:Collaborate across the organization to achieve the best results.
• Own It:Take accountability for your work and the success of the team.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
• Experience:10+ years of experience in finance or financial systems roles, with a proven track record in system administration and global consolidations.
• Technical Skills:Expert-level knowledge of theOneStreamplatform (including Cube Views, Dashboards, Business Rules, and Data Management). Experience with SAP integration is highly desirable.
• Innovation Mindset:Demonstrated experience or strong interest in leveragingAI and Machine Learningto enhance financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes.
• Leadership:Strong ability to influence without authority and lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Communication:Excellent ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical financial stakeholders.

Additional Information:

• Location: Indianapolis, IN Global HQ (Hybrid Environment)
• Travel: Minimal

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and 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

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

Salary Minimum: 148100Salary Maximum: 148100