Senior Finance Associate – US Pet Health Marketing & Digital

Elanco•Indianapolis, IN

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of the US Pet Health Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) group and supports a range of financial activities for the Marketing and Digital teams aimed at enabling Senior Management to make well-informed, data-drive decisions. Specifically, the role requires a finance professional combining a strong technical skillset with an understanding of corporate business planning, forecasting and reporting processes. This position will also assist with financial accounting, financial reporting, and business planning and forecasting. The position involves exposure to leaders within the organization and offers the opportunity to help shape and influence operational decisions for the business.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
Required Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience planning, forecasting and reporting.
Strong technical skillset, including expert-level mastery of MS Excel.
Very good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Strong project management skills, demonstrated ability to drive complex projects delivering defined outcomes.
Personal accountability and strong drive for execution.

Responsibilities

Support all planning, forecasting, and reporting activities for the US Pet Health Marketing + Digital organizations.
Support financial planning and forecasting process (e.g., Strategic Plan, Business Plan, Quarterly Forecasts) to ensure a timely, high quality submission.
Support monthly closing process and ensure adherence to financial and accounting policies.
Develop and enhance Management Reporting capabilities that enable data-driven decision making.
Analyze financial performance relative to expectations and understand operational drivers impacting results.
Support ad-hoc business cases and projects which have enterprise impact.
Assist in supporting Vice President – Digital Transformation and Executive Director – US Pet Health Marketing.
Assist in preparation of financial reviews with Corporate Finance team + Commercial Business Partners.
Support process improvement and automation through the effective use of the financial reporting suite of tools – drive best practice and standardization across the organization.
Participate in cross-departmental projects as required.