Overview
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: Credit Analyst
The job holder is responsible for a range of duties: analyzing accounts for risk levels, credit limits, purchase order requirements, proper coding and making informed credit decisions based on the Credit Policy. This individual will be responsible for the collection of outstanding accounts receivable dollars within the US Pet Health Veterinary Channel, resolving customer billing problems and reducing accounts receivable delinquency.
The job holder will ensure consistent, professional customer engagement while adhering to global and local directives and diligent focus on critical internal KPI’s. This individual will have the ability to travel as required by company policy for meet weeks located at our Corporate Headquarters in Indiana.
Your Responsibilities:
- Credit – including, but is not limited to, gathering and analyzing credit information and other data to establishing appropriate credit limit for third party customers in order to minimize financial risk. This includes obtaining credit applications, customer financial statements, credit agency reports, and other relevant information.
- Collections – Including, but is not limited to, performing prompt collections of past due invoices and tactfully negotiate acceptable payment plans in order to maintain performance in line with Business Unit goal and objectives.
- Disputes – Monitor, evaluate and resolve disputes within assigned A/R portfolio with goal of resolving disputes within the scope and time as defined in the local credit policy.
- Establish and maintain alignment and partnership with Elanco US Customer Logistics and Elanco US Sales and Marketing organizations.
- Maximize sales by reviewing pending orders and releasing them based on the customer account evaluation, credit policy and own judgement. Minimize credit risk and bad debt losses of AR by running past due reports, contacting customers, negotiating payments, and/or running credit references.
- Maintain documentation and computer files in an organized and compliant manner. Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley, cGMP regulations, and other regulatory requirements. This includes Elanco code of conduct and clean desk policies.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: BA or BS in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of related experience preferred
- Experience working in an environment governed by GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and other regulations such as Sarbanes Oxley
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks without becoming overwhelmed.
- Able to prioritize and plan daily work activities
- Knowledge in operating in SAP Software system preferred, Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to solve problems
- Ability to deliver excellent phone and written communication utilizing proper grammar
- Ability to deal with difficult customers and situations in a professional manner
- Desire to work as apart of a team to ensure all area goals and customer needs are met – be flexible and have a positive attitude
Additional Information:
- Travel: 0-10%
- Location: Global Elanco Headquarters – Greenfield, IN – Hybrid Work Environment
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Additional hours during peak times may be needed)
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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
