Financial Controller (Elwood Manufacturing)

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Your Role:

As the site’s functional expert, the Financial Controller will be responsible for financial reporting and financial management of the entire site including:  Balance sheet, income statement, Sarbanes-Oxley control documentation, execution and sub-certification processes as well as business relationships and contracting. As one of the senior leaders for the site, the controller will participate in strategy, health and safety; contribute to Plant Lead Team  dialog as well as broader leadership activities including:  quality updates, plant presentations and other plant wide initiatives. This position will have primary general manager support responsibility and will lead the business performance portion of monthly reporting to senior Elanco management.

Your Responsibilities:

•  Supervise the senior financial analyst in all regards to include responsibilities (HR, C&B, performance, etc.) as well as supervising the analysts’ preparation for metric reporting and annual business planning activities including:  setting capacities, standard costing and business partner interaction.
• On a monthly basis the controller will help ensure that expenses, variances and inventories at Elwood are accurate and timely in their reporting and that forecasts are accurate representations of our expectation of monthly results.
• Primary areas of responsibility include financial control processes, segments of financial planning, reporting and forecasting, and special projects including support for six sigma and productivity efforts.  An understanding of core accounting principles is key to success in this role.
• Responsible for the implementation, maintenance and execution of the full suite of Sarbanes-Oxley controls as well as ensuring that appropriate controls are in place for all plant site assets and transactions. This responsibility will include reviewing all controls and monthly documentation and leading internal and external auditors through the controls, asset verifications and documentation reviews as required.
• Developing an understanding of operations at Elwood and of the broader Elanco business will prove central to delivering maximum value in this role.  The financial controller is expected to bring financial and business perspective to day to day operations by interpreting financial data and presenting pertinent information. 
• Opportunity to support special projects that help improve the business and develop sphere of influence
• Providing timely and useful metrics and analyses that promote focus, alignment and accountability for our business partners is also key deliverable.
• Leading employees, projects, leaders and businesses/functions. 
• Responsible for $90 million budget, varying capital budget cost of goods and inventory stocks. 

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Finance/Accounting or MBA with technical or operations undergrad (Engineering, Chemistry, Biology)
• Required Experience: Must have at least five years of cost controller experience
• People management and development experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Excellent knowledge of relevant system landscape (SAP S4, SAP BW, PowerBI, Onestream )
• Financial Stewardship - Key involvement in control processes and in forecast and closing activities and resulting management reporting providing analysis and explanation of business partner performance.  Lead Elwood financial team in monthly closing activities. Maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Deliver the site’s plan commitments through facilitation of the business plan, accountability focus and influencing decisions and performance.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives.
• Lead the business annual and long-range planning activities.
• Proactive participation in PLT to maintain and enhance business decision making, governance, early identification of business risks and contingency development.
• Business Partnering - Understand the operations of the site and the key drivers of performance to help the business make sound resource allocation decisions and evaluate special projects.
• Business Planning Activities – Lead the finance team and our business partners in business planning activities including cost center expense planning, developing standard costs, planning absorption and variances, and analysis of results. Influence ways to improve gross margins.
• Knowledge Sharing - Work with the financial staff at Elwood and across other manufacturing sites to share key learning and help drive continuous improvement in manufacturing finance.
• The role is located at the Elwood site.

Additional Information:

• Location: Elwood, KS (Manufacturing Site)
• 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

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