Indirect Tax Analyst

Job description

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. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. 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: Senior Tax Analyst Our Indirect Tax team is growing and is looking for a motivated professional with a passion for VAT. In this role, you will cooperate with the International VAT Manager, based in Warsaw, supporting Elanco’s VAT/GST activities across different countries and working closely with external advisors and local Finance teams. The role requires a good understanding of VAT requirements and practices, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in an international environment. Your Responsibilities: Prepare VAT returns for assigned countries within the EMEA region, ensuring accuracy and timely compliance with local VAT requirements. Perform peer reviews of VAT returns prepared by colleagues, supporting quality, knowledge sharing, and collaboration within the VAT team. Provide ad hoc VAT advice to local Finance teams, including support with VAT compliance processes and tax audits. Collaborate with Direct Tax, Customs, and other tax colleagues on cross-functional VAT matters, including the treatment of transfer pricing adjustments. Work with IT teams on VAT-related SAP setup and process improvements. Support the Tax function on VAT aspects of internal projects, including tax risk management reviews. Contribute to the continuous improvement of VAT processes and controls across the organization. Where needed, support VAT-related topics across other regions, including LATAM and/or APAC. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): In-depth knowledge of the VAT system of at least one EU Member State, preferably Iberian countries. At least 2 years of professional VAT experience , gained in a business or advisory environment. Good understanding of EU VAT Directives. University degree, preferably in Finance, Accountancy, Tax, or a related field. Strong analytical skills and ability to work with numerical data in MS Excel. Experience with ERP system. Good communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Fluent English. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications): Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP . Experience working in an international or shared services environment. Exposure to VAT topics across multiple countries or regions. Additional Information: Location: Warsaw, Poland Work model: Hybrid We Offer: Career at one of the leading global animal healthcare companies. Office located in the center of Warsaw, at Rondo Daszyńskiego. Extra days off. Flexible working hours. Sports card (Multisport), private medical care, and life insurance. Open and inclusive environment that is supportive and welcoming of all diversity strands. Animal-friendly office. Theatre ticket discounts. Access to a 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 Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.