Financial Analyst -Manufacturing (Elwood)

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial role (or an MBA in finance with a strong track record in business support or controllership).
• Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong analytical/problem-solving skills with a basic understanding of manufacturing concepts.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment or prior financial controlling responsibilities
• Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with cross-functional teams (Operations, R&D, Procurement).
• Ability to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers and generate alternatives.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across diverse cultures and management styles.

As a Financial Analyst, you will be part of the Elwood Operations team to deliver strong financial governance and strategic business partnership. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing financial reporting, business planning, and investment decision-making to improve site gross margin.

• →Financial Governance & Compliance: Ensure a ‘true and fair’ view of the site’s financial position by managing monthly, quarterly, and yearly closes in compliance with US GAAP, Elanco policies, and SOX expectations.
• →Strategic Business Planning: Help deliver the business planning and forecasting processes (strategic and 12-month plans), incorporating demand requirements, headcount, capital projects, and expense requirements.
• →Operational Analysis: Drive production profitability by performing ‘what-if’ analyses regarding raw materials, equipment cycle times, and staffing, benchmarking Elwood against other Elanco sites.
• →Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to Site and Corporate management, coaching non-financial staff on financial matters and influencing cross-functional decisions to drive positive change.
• →Asset & Cost Management: Take responsibility for the financial control of all company assets, including inventory and fixed assets, while ensuring accurate product costing and valuation.
• →Analyze plant volumes on a weekly basis to forecast absorption trends and assess financial impact.
• →Evaluate and analyze process changes to determine their effect on costing, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• →Perform yield analysis to optimize financial performance and improve production efficiencies.

• Travel: Up to 10%
• Hours: Part-time (This role supports Elanco Elwood Manufacturing site)
• Location: Elwood, KS (Onsite)

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!