Indirect Tax Director

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: The Indirect Tax Director will manage Elanco’s foreign indirect tax obligations, focusing on VAT/GST compliance, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration. This role will lead and support tax reporting and filing, audits, and risk management, ensuring compliance with foreign indirect tax regulations. The Director will work closely with Finance teams in different countries, Global Process Owners, IT, and external advisors to drive compliance, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives within the indirect tax domain. Additionally, the Director will collaborate closely with the Global Tax team to ensure alignment of indirect tax strategy, compliance, and risk management across all jurisdictions.

Your Responsibilities:

Indirect Tax Compliance and Reporting:

• Lead VAT/GST compliance and reporting processes across applicable jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external service providers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate tax filings. Manage the associated engagement administration and budget.
• Monitor changes in legislation and proactively implement required updates.
• Support internal and external audits related to indirect taxes.
• Lead a team of indirect tax specialists located in Kuala Lumpur, Warsaw, and Guadalajara.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training opportunities to enhance the team's technical expertise, compliance knowledge, and overall performance.

Process Excellence and Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement opportunities to automate and standardize indirect tax processes within SAP and related systems.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to improve tax determination logic and controls.
• Drive digital initiatives to streamline data extraction, reconciliation, and reporting.

Governance and Risk Management:

• Develop and maintain indirect tax documentation, including process narratives and risk assessments.
• Support the design and execution of indirect tax controls to meet compliance requirements (e.g., SOX).
• Serve as a point of contact for indirect tax queries from global Finance and business stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management:

• Partner with CFOs and Global Tax teams to ensure alignment of tax strategy and compliance efforts.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to ensure indirect tax implications are considered and addressed.
• Liaise with external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities as needed.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in indirect tax (VAT/GST), particularly in a multinational or Big 4 environment.
• Strong knowledge of indirect tax rules, compliance processes, and ERP systems (SAP). OneSource experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing external providers and indirect local country tax authority audit examinations.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Performance-driven – seeks and acts on results.
• Focused on compliance and controls.
• High self-awareness and ability to operate effectively in a multicultural and multilingual environment; strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills are essential.
• Self-motivated professional with excellent customer service and strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to influence and establish credibility, trust, and rapport with internal and external stakeholders and colleagues, and ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to recognize changing needs and re-prioritize activities accordingly, completing assigned projects and meeting defined objectives and milestones.
• Independent, forward-thinking approach to process improvement; continuously seeks ways to improve service levels and current processes.
• Capable of problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Additional Information:

• Location: Elanco Solution Center Sp.z o.o., rondo Ignacego Daszyńskiego 2b, Warszawa, Poland - Hybrid Work Environment

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:

• Career at one of the leading global animal healthcare companies
• Office located in the center of Warsaw (Rondo Daszynskiego)
• Extra days off
• Flexible working hours
• Sports cards (Multisport), private medical care, life insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Open and inclusive environment which is supportive and welcoming of all diversity strands
• Animal-Friendly office
• Theatre tickets discounts
• Language learning platform

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