Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is hiring: Senior Director Finance - Manufactu

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. We're driven by our vision of 'Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability - the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ - to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.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: Elanco is a global animal health company with the vision of enriching lives through food and companionship by developing innovative solutions that protect & enhance animal health. The organization is in a season of transformational growth and is looking for experienced financial professionals with strong leadership and business partnering skills to help Senior Management make well-informed, data-driven decisions. This position is part of the Global Manufacturing Finance organization and will support a range of financial activities for the enterprise. Specifically, the role requires an experienced Finance leader with deep strategic and technical acumen who will help the Global Manufacturing team execute on strategic objectives and support the broader transformation agenda. Your Responsibilities:Support all financial planning, forecasting, and reporting activities for the Global Manufacturing organization:Support monthly closing process and ensure adherence to financial and accounting policiesSupport financial planning and forecasting process (e.g., Strategic Plan, Business Plan, Quarterly Forecasts) to ensure a timely, high quality submissionBuild robust, achievable plans which appropriately calibrate risks / opportunitiesEducate Manufacturing Leadership (e.g., EMPC) on relevant financial topicsKey Activities Include: Monthly OPEX Reporting + Variance Analysis, Annual OPEX Planning Process, Quarterly Forecast CyclesDrive focus and accountability for key accounting and SOx controls requirements across the Manufacturing Finance organization, including but not limited to:Capitalized Variances (e.g., CAP-V)SMOI Provision(s)Inventory CountsMonthly / Quarterly ReconciliationsBuild process improvement and standardization across FP&A and Accounting activities:Build standardized reporting packages to provide insight(s) to broader EMPC leadership teamCreate consistent, efficient processes for all forecast activities (e.g., Business Plan, F0X Forecasts, Quarterly Outlooks)Drive process discipline across sites and broader Manufacturing organizationSupport ad-hoc financial activities (e.g., capital projects, working capital initiatives) in conjunction with cross-functional teams across both Manufacturing (e.g., Strategy, Engineering, Quality, Operations) as well as broader-business stakeholders (e.g., Commercial, R&D, HR) - provide financial insights & recommendations via business case development and other strategic analyses to help organization make informed decisions and achieve superior resultsLead central Manufacturing Finance team and supervise group of 3+ direct reportsProvide coaching / mentorship to direct reports and broader Manufacturing Finance organizationProvide cross-training activities to augment versatility and understanding across teamSupport talent development across broader Manufacturing organizationWhat you need to succeed (minimum requirements):Education: Bachelor and / or Master degree level education in Finance / AccountingRequired Experience: 5 - 10 years of experience in financial planning / forecasting / reporting projects or processes, with a publicly traded companyProven success in working within Manufacturing / Supply Chain organizationStrong understanding of S4 ERP System and BPC Financial Consolidations PlatformWhat will give you the competitive edge (preferred requirements):Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, reporting, and acumen in order to understand and meet business stakeholder needsEffective verbal and written communications skills and the ability to communicate with commercial business partners and other cross-functional stakeholders staffPersonal accountability and strong drive for executionCPA PreferredAdditional Information:Travel: 20-30%Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Greenfield, IN (Hybrid)Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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 packagesTwo weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)8-week parental leave9 Employee Resource GroupsAnnual bonus offeringFlexible work arrangementsUp to 6% 401K matchingElanco 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