Senior Finance Associate

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.

• 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

• Pension scheme subsidised by the employer

• 37.5 hours / week

• 30 days holiday + 5 days optional

• 13th Salary and vacation pay

• Active corporate health management and health care

• Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket and bicycle leasing

• Meal subsidy in the canteens

• Scope for personal initiative and opportunities for individual further training

• Work in a dynamic team in an international company

The position is an EXX rated position according to the BETV of the chemical industry.