M&Q Financial Controller - Kiel (m/w/d)
About the role
Elanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and to preventing and treating disease in farm animals and pets; the company is driven by the vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and purpose to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People and values a diverse and inclusive work environment.
The role M&Q Financial Controller (m/f/d) is based in Kiel and is part of the Kiel Manufacturing Site Lead Team; as the site’s functional finance expert you will own financial reporting and management, including monthly income statement/balance sheet review, internal controls and the annual business plan while participating in site leadership discussions and initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Oversee monthly closing, ensuring accuracy of expenses, variances, inventories, and CAPEX, and analyse financial metrics against the business plan.
- Execute and maintain the full suite of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOx) controls for the site, review documentation and lead internal and external auditors through verifications.
- Supervise and develop a team of three financial analysts, coordinate activities, monitor performance and provide regular feedback.
- Act as a Business Partner by developing an understanding of operations to support decision-making, identify risks and evaluate special projects.
- Lead business planning and forecasting activities, including expenses, production capacity, absorption, variances, capital investments and calculation of product standard costs.
Requirements
- Minimum qualification: MBA or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum qualification: 5+ years of working experience with increasing responsibility in Controlling or Finance in a Manufacturing company.
- Fluency in English and German is mandatory; excellent knowledge of the relevant system landscape (SAP, SAP BW, etc.).
Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge on Product Costing (preferred).
- Strong analytical and presentation skills and the ability to communicate across all levels (preferred).
- Enthusiastic about leading and driving improvement and change (preferred).
- Strong collaboration and team management skills (preferred).
- Pressure resilience and a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset (preferred).
Skills
- Analytical and presentation skills; ability to communicate across all levels; collaboration and team management skills.
- Systems experience with SAP / SAP BW and knowledge of product costing and planning/forecasting processes.
Work arrangement
- Location: Kiel; the role is part of the Kiel Manufacturing Site Lead Team.
- Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of the recruitment process; these tools do not make hiring decisions and all decisions involve a human reviewer — see the Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice for details.
Compensation
Competitive compensation: an attractive salary package and participation in the company's bonus scheme.
Benefits
Autonomy and growth, access to global career network with development and training opportunities, and work in a diverse environment with global impact.
Company context
Elanco is a global animal health company focused on products and services that prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets and is guided by the vision Food and Companionship Enriching Life.
The company emphasises a diverse and inclusive work environment and values new ways of thinking, collaboration with dynamic colleagues and skills development.
Relevant source disclaimer
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.
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, in screening applications; such tools assist structured evaluation but do not make hiring decisions and all decisions involve a human reviewer — see the Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice for more information.