Senior Finance Associate (Finanzbuchhalter/in)

The Senior Finance Associate takes on a key role within the finance team and is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in the areas of financial reporting, control and compliance. This role includes managing accounting processes (O2C, S2P, R2R), supporting tax reporting, auditing and working capital management. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES - Preparation and review of annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and US GAAP - Ensure compliance and controls in line with all internal and external guidelines (SOX, Global Financial Policies, Ethics & Compliance) - Interface management and coordination of financial activities to ensure smooth processes with all internal and external shared service centers - Primary point of contact for financial standards, process documentation, and training materials to ensure proper execution of day-to-day operations - Collaborate with ESC on monthly accounting and reporting to U.S. GAAP - Conduct the review and approval of cash flow forecasts - The position holder will act as a technical expert for the preparation of the HGB financial position - Depending on the projects Elanco is pursuing, the job holder will be asked to participate either as an individual employee or as a coordinator - Working closely with the tax department to simplify internal and external tax submissions What We Expect - Technical/university degree in economics with a focus on finance and accounting - Very good knowledge of US-GAAP and HGB - Min. 3 years  of professional experience in the financial sector as an Accountant - Strong analytical skills - Very good knowledge of English and of German - Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office - SAP and One Stream are a plus - Minimum travel Soft skills requirements - Strong interpersonal skills and conflict management/teamwork - Strong communication skills with appreciation for cultural diversity - Orientation towards process improvement / solution search - Anticipating, identifying problems and driving solutions forward - Strong communication skills, persuasiveness and assertiveness - High motivation, even in stressful situations - Willingness to take initiatives and take on new tasks - Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines WHAT WE OFFER - 30 days holiday - Competitive salary - Bike leasing & Germany ticket - Company pension scheme - Home office allowance The position is an E12 graded position according to the BETV of the chemical industry. Depending on the applicant's knowledge and skills, a higher classification is also possible. Ergänzende Informationen: Anforderungen an den Bewerber: Erweiterte Kenntnisse: US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), Rechnungslegung nach HGB, Jahresabschluss, Finanzbuchhaltung