Senior Associate - Finance Operations

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:

This position is part of the US Farm Commercial Finance organization and will support a range of financial activities for the affiliate.  This role requires day to day exposure to the US Farm Animal business, including working with the key cross-functional business stakeholders to plan, forecast, and deliver financial results.

   

Your Responsibilities:


* Support all planning, forecasting, and reporting activities for the US Farm Commercial Finance organization:
+ Support monthly closing process and ensure adherence to financial and accounting policies. 
+ Key Activities Include: Monthly Sales Reporting (including Pricing & Gross to Net), Gross Margin Analysis, OPEX Management, F-cycle modeling.
+ Support financial planning and forecasting process (e.g., Strategic Plan, Business Plan, Quarterly Forecasts) to ensure a timely, high-quality submission.
+ Model contracts, gross-to-net programs, and other financial scenarios to support commercial business decisions.
+ Drive ad-hoc business cases and projects which have enterprise impact.


* Primary point of contact to support the assigned US Farm species Business unit Leader (beef, dairy, swine, poultry).  Includes preparation of monthly results and presentation to species Lead Team.


* Accountable for Gross to Net (G2N) accounting entries and program activities. Key activities include: assisting brand managers with business cases, submitting and approving program & payment requests in the system, running the monthly G2N meetings with cross-functional attendees, ensuring proper accounting treatment and forecasts for monthly G2N accruals.


* Support CFO – US Farm Animal in preparation of financial reviews with Corporate Finance team + Commercial Business Partners.  Includes monthly reporting package in both detailed excel and power point graphic visualizations and commentary.


* Provide financial insights & recommendations to help organization make informed decisions and achieve superior results. Examples include: pr...