Senior Finance Associate (m/w/d)

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!

The Senior Finance Associate takes on a key role within the finance team and is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in the areas of financial reporting, control and compliance. This role includes managing accounting processes (O2C, S2P, R2R), supporting tax reporting, auditing and working capital management.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation and review of annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and US GAAP

• Ensure compliance and controls in line with all internal and external guidelines (SOX, Global Financial Policies, Ethics & Compliance)

• Interface management and coordination of financial activities to ensure smooth processes with all internal and external shared service centers

• Primary point of contact for financial standards, process documentation, and training materials to ensure proper execution of day-to-day operations

• Collaborate with ESC on monthly accounting and reporting to U.S. GAAP

• Conduct the review and approval of cash flow forecasts

• The position holder will act as a technical expert for the preparation of the HGB financial position

• Depending on the projects Elanco is pursuing, the job holder will be asked to participate either as an individual employee or as a coordinator

• Working closely with the tax department to simplify internal and external tax submissions

What We Expect

• Technical/university degree in economics with a focus on finance and accounting

• Very good knowledge of US-GAAP and HGB

• Min. 3 years  of professional experience in the financial sector as an Accountant

• Strong analytical skills

• Very good knowledge of English and of German

• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office

• SAP and One Stream are a plus

• Minimum travel

Soft skills requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and conflict management/teamwork

• Strong communication skills with appreciation for cultural diversity

• Orientation towards process improvement / solution search

• Anticipating, identifying problems and driving solutions forward

• Strong communication skills, persuasiveness and assertiveness

• High motivation, even in stressful situations

• Willingness to take initiatives and take on new tasks

• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

WHAT WE OFFER

• 30 days holiday

• Competitive salary

• Direct insurance

• Bike leasing & Germany ticket

• Company pension scheme

• Home office allowance

The position can be filled in Bad Homburg or in Monheim.

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