Senior Specialist Finance

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: Senior Specialist - Finance

This person will be responsible for understanding and processing all activities that belong to the end-to-end Procure to Pay cycle, ensuring execution is done according to Elanco Standards & Rules within established internal controls. You will contribute to accounting processes related to providers/vendors management, expense reimbursement, and treasury, and will help establish, document, and maintain a strong process and control framework.

Your Responsibilities:

• Administer the end-to-end accounts payable process, from invoice reception to payment, including complex operational/technical accounts payable and analysis reporting.
• Manage vendor onboarding, invoice monitoring, payment processing, and provide excellent service for employee expense reimbursement while enforcing policy.
• Review, reconcile, and analyze general ledger accounts, participate in monthly/quarterly closing procedures, and prepare journal entries including accruals and adjustments.
• Establish, document, and maintain a strong process and control framework, ensuring process documentation and controls, and contributing to ad hoc finance projects.
• Provide backup for team members, support junior P2P team members with training and daily operations, and act as the main point of contact for affiliate escalations.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance or equivalent (Manager can decide if years of experience can substitute), with experience in P2P and/or Finance Processes.
• Full proficiency in English (spoken and written), strong accounting skills with agility in managing main financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Proven track record of delivery in a multinational, fast-paced, delivery-oriented environment with strict deadlines and high-quality standards.

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

• Previous experience with SAP Concur administration (expense and invoice).
• Internal Control & Green Belt/Yellow Belt Knowledge (Certifications a plus).Internal Audit Knowledge. Lean & Six Sigma Certifications.
• USA, CAN & LATAM Market Knowledge.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 0%
• Location: Zapopan, Jal. (Mercado Andares)

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:

• Sueldo nominal mensual $23,000 a $26,000 MXN
• Vales de despensa 10%
• Fondo de ahorro 13%
• Vales de restaurante
• 33 días de paga extra de Navidad
• SGMM
• Seguro de vida
• PTU
• Prima de vacaciones del 80%
• Bono anual
• Días libres adicionales (8 días)
• Plan de pensiones
• Descuentos por convenio (laboratorio médico, seguro de coche, productos Elanco)
• Viernes cortos

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23, $26,000.00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Puerta de Hierro, 45116 Zapopan, Jal.