Financial Systems Advisor

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Your Role:

As the  Financial System Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Elanco’s financial landscape by serving as a critical OneStream advisor supporting the business in facilitating accurate reporting, analytics and automation for consolidations and financial planning in OneStream. You will be the support to our finance organization helping to design and maintain robust system design that supports our global FP&A and Consolidations processes.

This is a high-impact role requiring a blend of deep financial expertise and technical mastery of OneStream. You will ensure the platform is scalable, efficient, and provides the "single source of truth" necessary for executive decision-making, with a relentless focus on the continuous improvement of our enterprise solution, including the strategic integration of AI and the latest OneStream features.

Your Responsibilities:

• OneStream Strategy: Lead the design, configuration, and optimization of the OneStream platform to support global consolidations, complex financial reporting, and FP&A planning cycles.
• Continuous Improvement & AI Integration: Enable the long-term roadmap for the OneStream enterprise solution, proactively identifying and implementing enhancements, including AI-driven analytics and the latest platform features, to improve system performance, user experience, and business value.
• Process Transformation: Leverage OneStream capabilities to automate and streamline financial close and planning cycles, reducing manual effort and increasing data accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with IT, Accounting, and Business Unit Finance leaders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Project Management: facilitate large-scale OneStream implementations, upgrades, or marketplace solution deployments, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Industry Leadership: Stay at the forefront of OneStream innovation by evaluating and incorporating new marketplace solutions, AI capabilities, and the latest software releases into Elanco’s financial ecosystem.

Elanco’s 4 Core Pillars:

We expect our leaders to embody the behaviors that drive our success:

• Deliver Outcomes: Focus on the results that matter most to our customers and shareholders.
• Innovate Boldly: Challenge the status quo and find better ways to work.
• Involve Purposefully: Collaborate across the organization to achieve the best results.
• Own It: Take accountability for your work and the success of the team.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in finance or financial systems roles, with a proven track record in system administration and global consolidations.
• Technical Skills: Expert-level knowledge of the OneStream platform (including Cube Views, Dashboards, Business Rules, and Data Management). Experience with SAP integration is highly desirable.
• Innovation Mindset: Demonstrated experience or strong interest in leveraging AI and Machine Learning to enhance financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes.
• Leadership: Strong ability to influence without authority and lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Communication: Excellent ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical financial stakeholders.

Additional Information:

• Location: Indianapolis, IN Global HQ (Hybrid Environment)
• Travel: Minimal

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized 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

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