Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A

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. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

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!

Your Role:

Elanco is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. This role is critical in supporting Elanco's financial planning, forecasting, and analysis processes, providing key insights to drive strategic decision-making across the organization. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a vital role in developing financial models, preparing comprehensive reports, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure financial objectives are met.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of complex financial models for budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario planning, to identify key drivers and potential risks/opportunities.
• Prepare and present clear, concise financial reports and presentations for senior leadership, highlighting performance against targets and providing actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data, understand business drivers, and support strategic initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reviews, ensuring accuracy and adherence to corporate timelines.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of FP&A activities.

·       Manage and serve as a key liaison for OneStream planning processes, collaborating closely with broader finance teams to ensure data integrity and process efficiency.

• Support ad-hoc financial projects and analyses as required by management.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with concentration / emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Required Experience: Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in financial planning/forecasting/ reporting projects or processes, with a publicly traded company.
• Language fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Strong computer skills with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate with commercial business partners and other cross-functional stakeholders. 
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status) for this employment position.

What will give you the competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, reporting, and acumen in order to understand and meet business stakeholder needs.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence business partners based on financial data analysis.
• Understanding of financial systems: SAP S4 Hana / BPC financial systems, OneStream, PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, etc.

Additional Information:

• Position will be located at Indianapolis, Indiana at Elanco's Global headquarters (Hybrid environment)

• Travel - 0-10%

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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!

Elanco Benefits And Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• 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

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