Unclassified - Greenfield, IN
posted 5 months ago
About the position
As the Finance Director - External Manufacturing at Elanco, you will play a pivotal role in the corporate manufacturing team, focusing on financial oversight and strategic decision-making for Global External Manufacturing Operations. This position is integral to advancing the financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and business analysis processes within the organization. You will be responsible for delivering detailed financial reports to management on a monthly and quarterly basis, ensuring compliance with external manufacturing contracts, and fostering key relationships that support annual audits. Your role will also involve coordinating the forecasting and planning for Global External Manufacturing, which includes developing long-range plans, annual business plans, and forecasts. You will present these financial plans to supply chain and financial management, oversee product costing and pricing assumptions, and collaborate with management on financial budgets, targets, and operational plans. In addition to these responsibilities, you will collaborate with supply chain teams, Elanco, and external manufacturing partners on strategic initiatives. This will require providing financial analysis and support for business development, contract negotiations, and strategic facilities planning. You will have the opportunity to influence key decisions and advocate for product and contract manufacturer rationalization that aligns with gross margin strategies. Furthermore, you will lead financial projects and analyses, including business development initiatives, product cost analysis, and the integration of new sourcing arrangements into Elanco's infrastructure. This role is designed for a strategic thinker with strong analytical abilities who can navigate complex financial landscapes and drive impactful decisions within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Deliver detailed financial reports to management monthly and quarterly, ensuring compliance in external manufacturing contracts, fostering key relationships, and supporting annual audits.
- Coordinate the forecasting and planning for Global External Manufacturing, encompassing long-range plans, annual business plans, and forecasts.
- Present financial plans to supply chain and financial management, oversee product costing and pricing assumptions, and collaborate with management on financial budgets, targets, and operational plans.
- Collaborate with supply chain, Elanco, and external manufacturing partners on strategic initiatives, providing financial analysis and support for business development, contract negotiations, and strategic facilities planning.
- Influence key decisions and advocate for product and contract manufacturer rationalization aligned with gross margin strategies.
- Lead financial projects and analyses, including business development, product cost analysis, and integration of new sourcing arrangements into Elanco infrastructure.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years in financial roles supporting business partners.
- Strong analytical abilities and strategic thinking.
Nice-to-haves
- MBA or equivalent business experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP or similar ERP systems
- Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and cultures.
Benefits
- Multiple relocation packages
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus offering
- Flexible work arrangements
- Up to 6% 401K matching
