Elanco · 1 day ago
Leader - P2P Finance Operations
Lake County, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expElanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation in products and services for farm animals and pets. The Leader - P2P Finance Operations will oversee the Procure to Pay cycle, ensuring compliance with internal controls and enhancing operational efficiency while mentoring team members and managing vendor relations.
ManufacturingPetSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Improve and present P2P metrics
Ability to implement operational controls, mapping, and targets
Partner with key stakeholders for adherence and coordination of key business initiatives
Resolve any escalated customer or vendor inquiries in a professional and efficient manner
Deliver service in line with agreed controls and procedures to ensure high level of service for external/Internal customers
Monitor metrics for Invoice processes: with PO, buy-sell Process (Post GRs manually)
Ensure to deliver reconciliation of vendor statements, GRIR clearing and Debit balances for helpdesk area
Ensure payments runs are performed on time reaching 100% of accuracy
Ensure accuracy and timeliness are met for the end of the month activities
Manage multiple stake holders including local, regional and global contacts
Deliver daily, weekly and monthly reports for accounts payable metrics
As a team leader you will provide support and guidance for solutions to mitigate risks, provide coaching, mentoring and support in any escalation at analyst level
Attend calls, meetings and lead agreements with clients that are located in different countries and regions
Backup of other team members in order to support the daily operation
Review cost and payable accounts of the general ledger. Reconcile and analyze accounts and transactions
Participate to vendor/providers management: onboarding new vendors (incl. tax and payment information as well as cost center/approval flow configuration), monitor receipt of invoices, collect budget owners approval, ensure payment processing
Provide an excellent service for reimbursing employees’ expenses while enforcing the expense policy
Ensure process documentation and controls
Participate in the monthly and quarterly closing procedures
Prepare and execute monthly journal entries including accruals and adjustments as needed, under strict closing deadlines
Ad hoc projects: participate in ad hoc projects as needed, contribute to finance workstreams (accounting processes, payment confirmation, bank reconciliations, accounts payable improvement, etc.)
Support the Junior levels within the P2P Team with training, questions or even their daily operation
Be the main point of contact with Affiliate to solve escalations
Qualification
Required
Strong P2P knowledge on KPIs and how to improve them, how to present the metrics
Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or Finance or equivalent (This can be optional at Manager's discretions based on the candidate's experience)
More than 10 years of experience in P2P and/or Finance Processes
Full proficiency in English (spoken and written) as this is the principal working language
Accounting skills with agility in managing the main statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
Previous experience with SAP Concur administration (expense and invoice) would be a significant advantage
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
Internal Control & Green Belt/Yellow Belt Knowledge desired (Certifications a plus)
USA, CAN & LATAM Market Knowledge
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
Previous Experience in leading teams and vendor portfolios
Continuous Improvement skills through Consistently work to identify opportunities and implement continuous improvement to achieve harmonization and standardization
Share point and Power BI Knowledge
Preferred
Portuguese Medium/Advanced
Internal Audit Knowledge
Lean & Six Sigma Certifications
Master's degree
Company
Elanco
Elanco is an animal health company that manufactures and markets a diverse range of products to promote animal health and well-being.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$252.86MKey Investors
AncoraBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2023-12-30Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2018-09-19IPO
2017-05-24Grant· $2.86M
Leadership Team
Dave Kinard
Executive Vice President Human Resources, Corporate Affairs & Administration
Justine Conway
Global Head of Business Development and External Innovation
Recent News
2026-01-03
2025-12-18
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