Finance Manager, Pet Health Retail

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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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: Finance Manager, Pet Health Retail

As the Finance Manager for Elanco’s US Pet Health Retail Business Unit, you’ll be at the financial helm of a fast-paced, $550M portfolio of OTC and Rx products sold through major retailers. In this high-impact role, you’ll serve as a strategic finance partner to business leaders, driving performance management, forecasting, and financial planning that directly shape the future of Elanco’s retail presence.

You’ll lead with insight and influence, bringing financial rigor to commercial decisions, enhancing gross margin through proactive pricing and ROI analysis, and championing financial governance. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas fuel continuous improvement and business growth, this is your opportunity to make a measurable difference.

Your Responsibilities:

• Partner with PH Retail BU leadership to deliver financial results, including performance tracking, OPEX control, and gross margin improvement initiatives

• Lead financial forecasting, reporting, and planning processes including business plans and latest forecasts

• Drive pricing governance, ROI tracking, and compliance for gross-to-net programs; support rebate accruals and accounting

• Manage income statement and perform key SOX controls, journal entries, and GL reconciliations

• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial analytics capabilities and share best practices across the US Finance team

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Experience: A minimum of 4–6 years of financial or accounting experience

• Top 2 skills: Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage complex financial processes

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• MBA and/or professional certification (CPA, CFA)

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems

• Comfort working with large datasets and advanced Excel skills

• Demonstrated business ownership and project management experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information:

• Travel: Minimal (<10% annually)

• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters – Greenfield, IN – Hybrid Work Environment

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