Financial Controller (Elwood Manufacturing)
Elanco
August 30, 2026
On-site
Elwood, KS
Corporate Functions
Your Role:
As the site’s functional expert, the Financial Controller will be responsible for financial reporting and financial management of the entire site, including balance sheet, income statement, Sarbanes-Oxley control documentation, execution and sub-certification processes, and business relationships/contracting. Leads the business performance portion of monthly reporting to senior Elanco management.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise the senior financial analyst (HR/C&B/performance) and preparation for metric reporting and annual business planning (capacities, standard costing, business partner interaction).
- Ensure expenses, variances, and inventories are accurate/timely; forecasts reflect expected monthly results.
- Own financial control processes and segments of planning, reporting, forecasting, and special projects (six sigma/productivity); strong core accounting principles.
- Implement and maintain Sarbanes-Oxley controls; review controls and monthly documentation; lead internal/external auditors through controls and asset verifications.
- Interpret financial data to support day-to-day operations; provide timely metrics/analysis and accountability.
- Support special projects to improve the business; lead employees/projects/leaders/functions.
- Own $90M budget, including capital budget cost of goods and inventory stocks.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS in Finance/Accounting or MBA (with technical/operations undergrad in Engineering, Chemistry, or Biology).
- 5+ years cost controller experience.
- People management/development experience in manufacturing.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship anticipated.
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP S4, SAP BW, PowerBI, Onestream.
- Financial stewardship (controls, forecast/closing, management reporting); lead monthly closing; maintain internal control environment.
- Strategic planning/long-range planning; proactive PLT participation; business partnering; business planning (standard costs, absorption/variances, gross margin improvement).
Benefits:
- Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end, in addition to PTO); 8-week parental leave; 9 Employee Resource Groups; annual bonus; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401K matching.
Application Instructions:
- Apply if you think you may be a good fit, even if you don’t meet every requirement.
As the site’s functional expert, the Financial Controller will be responsible for financial reporting and financial management of the entire site, including balance sheet, income statement, Sarbanes-Oxley control documentation, execution and sub-certification processes, and business relationships/contracting. Leads the business performance portion of monthly reporting to senior Elanco management.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise the senior financial analyst (HR/C&B/performance) and preparation for metric reporting and annual business planning (capacities, standard costing, business partner interaction).
- Ensure expenses, variances, and inventories are accurate/timely; forecasts reflect expected monthly results.
- Own financial control processes and segments of planning, reporting, forecasting, and special projects (six sigma/productivity); strong core accounting principles.
- Implement and maintain Sarbanes-Oxley controls; review controls and monthly documentation; lead internal/external auditors through controls and asset verifications.
- Interpret financial data to support day-to-day operations; provide timely metrics/analysis and accountability.
- Support special projects to improve the business; lead employees/projects/leaders/functions.
- Own $90M budget, including capital budget cost of goods and inventory stocks.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS in Finance/Accounting or MBA (with technical/operations undergrad in Engineering, Chemistry, or Biology).
- 5+ years cost controller experience.
- People management/development experience in manufacturing.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship anticipated.
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP S4, SAP BW, PowerBI, Onestream.
- Financial stewardship (controls, forecast/closing, management reporting); lead monthly closing; maintain internal control environment.
- Strategic planning/long-range planning; proactive PLT participation; business partnering; business planning (standard costs, absorption/variances, gross margin improvement).
Benefits:
- Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end, in addition to PTO); 8-week parental leave; 9 Employee Resource Groups; annual bonus; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401K matching.
Application Instructions:
- Apply if you think you may be a good fit, even if you don’t meet every requirement.