Education : EQUIVALENTEXPERIENCE **As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being.** Experienced finance professional, passionate manager and coach with strong business partnership focus to develop and lead the Finance team responsible for the financial planning, corporate reporting, and O2C of Elanco’s business in the Middle Americas Zone Affiliate, which encompasses Andean Region, Central America and the Caribbean markets. Reporting directly to MAZ CFO, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the entire P&L; of the affiliate, leading monthly closing and forecasting activities, local management and corporate reporting, annual business planning and ad-hoc projects. **Functions, Duties, Tasks**: - Recruiting, management and development of finance staff - Ownership of Financial Planning and Reporting processes including annual planning, quarterly/monthly forecasting, closing, analysis and reporting of IBT key components (Sales, Pricing, COPS, Admin Expenses) and Cash flow. - Ownership of O2C processes including treasury and customer service activities for Colombia legal entity. - Implement and sustain KPIs to monitor overall team performance as well as Affiliate’s main financial results. - Proactively manage and communicate risks & opportunities to Affiliate CFO and General Manager, as well as design and track protection plans & contingencies - Primary contact for corporate reporting and Ad-hoc request from Regional and Global Finance teams. - Lead corporate projects including SAP, TM1 and others - Ensure Finance team becomes key business partners to Marketing & Commercial teams 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