Senior Specialist - Finance
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LocationMX - Guadalajara
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience1–2 yrs
DepartmentFinance
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 7, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3d ago
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Bachelor's degree or a high school diploma/GED combined with an equivalent level of professional operational experience
1–2 years of experience in an operational, financial, or business support role
Strong analytical ability to solve a range of operational or financial problems
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Proficiency with financial and procurement systems such as SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and Power BI
Strong understanding of corporate finance policies and end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes
Experience managing vendor relationships and resolving payment or compliance issues
Ability to provide guidance and training to business users on complex processes or systems
Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities
Skills
SAP S/4HANA
Ariba
Power BI
Excel
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
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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.
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Your Role:
As a Senior Finance Specialist supporting US Commercial Business Operations, you will serve as a subject matter expert and super user for operating expense management and the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) ecosystem. You will provide governance, operational insight, and practical guidance to commercial teams while helping ensure financial integrity and maximize the return on commercial investments.
Your Responsibilities:
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Govern and execute the end-to-end Source-to-Pay lifecycle, including strategic vendor onboarding, purchase order creation, and complex payment resolution.
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Serve as the primary technical resource for business users of SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and Power BI, translating corporate finance policies into practical, effective workflows.
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Manage high-touch vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with Ariba requirements and supporting the optimization of payment terms.
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Use Power BI and Excel to monitor operational metrics, including first-time-right rates, cycle times, and MGC accuracy, identify process gaps, and recommend automation opportunities.
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Partner with Marketing, Sales, Customer Experience, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and IT on projects, agency transitions, and budget tracking.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
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Bachelor’s degree or a high school diploma/GED combined with an equivalent level of professional operational experience.
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1–2 years of experience in an operational, financial, or business support role.
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Strong analytical ability to solve a range of operational or financial problems.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
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Proficiency with financial and procurement systems such as SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and Power BI.
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Strong understanding of corporate finance policies and end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes.
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Experience managing vendor relationships and resolving payment or compliance issues.
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Ability to provide guidance and training to business users on complex processes or systems.
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Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities.
Additional Information:
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Travel: None
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Location: Guadalajara, Mexico – 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!
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