(Archived) Senior Analyst - Finance and Accounting

As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being.

Senior Analyst - Finance & Accounting

Work Location: Greenfield, IN (Hybrid)

This position will be part of our hybrid work environment with some days working on-site at our Greenfield, Indiana headquarters and other days working remotely.

This position will be a key contributor to the Elanco Corporate Accounting and Reporting (ECAR) team and will assist with and be responsible for many aspects within the closing process for Elanco, performing ad hoc analysis, and driving process improvement work; Closing activities include performing monthly analytical checks as part of the monthly close, participating in the preparation of the quarterly fluctuation analysis, and other tasks as dictated by the needs of the business. The process improvement work involves identifying and utilizing technological tools to automate repetitive processes and working across groups to streamline processes as appropriate. Ad hoc analysis is also expected in this role.

This position requires interaction with other ECAR team members, Financial Planning and Analysis, Shared Services Accounting, Global Treasury, Corporate Tax, Corporate Manufacturing, and external auditors.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly fluctuation analytics for consolidated balance sheet and income statement

• Perform already existing analytical controls as part of corporate close

• Assist in creation of new analytics for corporate accounting leaders and other groups to provide additional insight and corporate governance

• Assist in process improvement/automation projects to accelerate close

• Review documentation of critical consolidations processes and identify areas of improvement

• Work with other corporate groups to align reports and reporting needs to help accelerate corporate close and reporting

• Assist with other consolidations tasks as needed, such as journal entries and performance of corporate controls

• Contribute to the acceleration of the Elanco corporate close

• Troubleshoot issues with affiliate and corporate accounting personnel, and country/regional controllers and analysts

• Additional tasks including, special project work, including changes in accounting policy and preparation of supporting information for the annual and quarterly SEC reporting for Elanco.

• Investigate and answer questions from financial leadership throughout the close and financial reporting process

• Prepare submission to Federal Census Bureau and BEA

Key Objectives/ Deliverables:

• Quarterly Flux Analysis for income statement and balance sheet

• US Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis forms

• New and existing analytical measures relating to corporate close and financial performance

• Participate in the integration of acquisitions into our global ERP (SAP S4 Hana)

• Identify and pursue other opportunities for improvement

• Preparation and review of recurring SOX deliverables

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 2 years of experience in the finance/accounting function or public accounting practice, preferably with in-depth knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS technical accounting

• CPA eligible, or already a CPA or Chartered Accountant.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Experience with complex accounting environments, including multi-entity consolidations, especially foreign currency activities

• Working knowledge of accounting general ledger tools and consolidations systems, with knowledge of SAP S4/HANA and Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) module preferred.

• Ability to learn new tools, systems, and processes quickly

• Strong self-management skills and high learning agility

• Proven ability to produce high-quality work

• Excellent interpersonal skills with customer focus

• Ability to perform well under pressure

• Solid problem-solving skills and ability to be innovative and creative

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Extensive knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities

• Attention to detail

Additional Information:

• Flexibility during peak closing periods. Overtime is required during month-end closing, especially at year-end.

• Minimal travel.

Notification of Drug testing and Background Checks

Elanco conducts urinalysis drug testing as a mandatory part of its pre-employment application and background check process after acceptance of a conditional offer of employment by an applicant. The drug testing will be conducted by a certified laboratory/testing service selected by Elanco, in accordance with the procedures required by applicable state and federal law. Additionally, Elanco requires successful completion of a urinalysis drug test if it has reasonable suspicion that an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol which adversely affects or could adversely affect the employee's job performance as allowed by applicable law. Tested applicants will be given a copy of any positive test result. All test results shall be considered confidential and shall not be disclosed by Elanco, other than to those persons for whom such disclosure is necessary. Positive test results, or a refusal to consent to and participate in pre-employment drug testing, shall be grounds for denial of employment. Cooperation in scheduling the testing is important for processing an application for employment. By signing your acceptance to an offer of employment, you consent to be drug tested and acknowledge you have thoroughly read the foregoing notice and policy, and you understand and agree that in order to be considered for employment with Elanco, you will be required to comply with Elanco's drug testing policy. Elanco's background check requirements also include but are not limited to an acceptable criminal background check, educational verification, job history verification and motor vehicle report (if required to drive a company vehicle). If appropriate for the role, as outlined on the job posting, successful completion of Post Offer Exam, Work Simulation and/or Administrative Skills Testing may also be required.

Elanco 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