Manufacturing Financial Analyst — Margin & Strategy Partner

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Kansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (US)

8-week parental leave

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is hiring a Financial Analyst – Manufacturing Operations in Elwood, KS. You will join the Elwood Operations team to advance financial governance, reporting, and investment decision-making to improve site gross margin.

You will partner with site and corporate leadership to drive strategic planning, cost management, and asset control while coaching non-financial staff on financial matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in a financial role (or MBA in finance with strong business support/controllership).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong analytical/problem-solving skills with a basic understanding of manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a ‘true and fair’ view of the site’s financial position by managing monthly, quarterly, and yearly closes in US GAAP, Elanco policies, and SOX expectations.
• Help deliver the business planning and forecasting processes (strategic and 12-month plans), incorporating demand requirements, headcount, capital projects, and expense requirements.
• Drive production profitability by performing ‘what-if’ analyses regarding raw materials, equipment cycle times, and staffing, benchmarking Elwood against other Elanco sites.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Site and Corporate management, coaching non-financial staff on financial matters and influencing cross-functional decisions to drive positive change.
• Take responsibility for the financial control of all company assets, including inventory and fixed assets, while ensuring accurate product costing and valuation.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Manufacturing concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Elanco is hiring a Financial Analyst – Manufacturing Operations in Elwood, KS. You will join the Elwood Operations team to advance financial governance, reporting, and investment decision-making to improve site gross margin.

You will partner with site and corporate leadership to drive strategic planning, cost management, and asset control while coaching non-financial staff on financial matters.