Financial Controller (Elwood Manufacturing)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 )
• 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 b

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Additional Information

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 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.

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