Financial Controller (Elwood Manufacturing)

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About the role

As the site’s functional expert, the Financial Controller will serve as the financial reporting and management leader for the entire site. Responsibilities include overseeing the balance sheet, income statement, Sarbanes-Oxley control documentation, execution, and sub-certification processes, as well as managing business relationships and contracting.

As a senior leader, the controller will contribute to site strategy, health and safety initiatives, and participate in Plant Lead Team discussions and broader leadership activities, including quality updates, plant presentations, and other site-wide initiatives. This role supports the general manager and leads the business performance portion of monthly reporting to senior Elanco management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the senior financial analyst, including HR, compensation & benefits, performance management, and preparation for metric reporting and annual business planning activities (e.g., setting capacities, standard costing, and business partner interaction).
• Ensure monthly expenses, variances, and inventories at Elwood are accurately and timely reported, and forecasts reflect expected results.
• Oversee financial control processes, segments of financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and special projects, including support for Six Sigma and productivity efforts.
• Implement, maintain, and execute the full suite of Sarbanes-Oxley controls, ensuring appropriate controls for all plant site assets and transactions. Lead internal and external auditors through controls, asset verifications, and documentation reviews.
• Develop a deep understanding of Elwood operations and the broader Elanco business to deliver maximum value by interpreting financial data and presenting pertinent information to support day-to-day operations.
• Provide timely and useful metrics and analyses to promote focus, alignment, and accountability for business partners.
• Lead employees, projects, leaders, and business functions, managing a $90 million budget, varying capital budgets, cost of goods, and inventory stocks.
• Support special projects aimed at improving the business and expanding your sphere of influence.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Finance/Accounting or MBA with a technical or operations undergrad (Engineering, Chemistry, Biology).
• At least five years of cost controller experience.
• People management and development experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Legally authorized to be employed in the United States; Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status).

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of relevant system landscape (SAP S4, SAP BW, PowerBI, OneStream).
• Financial stewardship, including involvement in control processes, forecast and closing activities, and management reporting with analysis and explanation of business partner performance.
• Lead the Elwood financial team in monthly closing activities and maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Deliver site plan commitments through facilitation of the business plan, accountability focus, and influencing decisions and performance.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives and lead annual and long-range planning activities.
• Proactively participate in the Plant Lead Team to enhance business decision-making, governance, and early identification of business risks.
• Understand site operations and key performance drivers to help the business make sound resource allocation decisions and evaluate special projects.
• Lead finance team and business partners in business planning activities, including cost center expense planning, standard cost development, absorption and variance planning, and gross margin improvement.
• Share knowledge with financial staff at Elwood and across other manufacturing sites to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing finance.

Benefits

• Multiple relocation packages.
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the U.S. in addition to PTO.
• 8-week parental leave.
• 9 Employee Resource Groups.
• Annual bonus offering.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Up to 6% 401K matching.

Location: Elwood, KS (Manufacturing Site). Minimal travel required.