Senior Tax Analyst - Fixed term project

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office located in Warsaw center

Hybrid work environment

Extra days off

Private medical care

Life insurance

Employee referral program

Animal-friendly office

Theatre tickets discounts

Language learning platform

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst on a fixed-term project based in Warsaw, Poland. You will prepare and submit VAT returns across the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with local regulations and quality standards.

You'll perform peer reviews, provide VAT advisory support to local finance teams, and collaborate with IT on SAP configuration and process improvements. Fluent English and a finance background are required.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of VAT regulations of at least one EU Member State.
• At least 4 years of VAT experience in industry or advisory.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT returns for EMEA countries, ensuring compliance.
• Perform peer reviews of VAT returns and support knowledge sharing.
• Provide ad hoc VAT advisory assistance to local finance teams.
• Collaborate with Tax, customs and other colleagues on cross-functional matters.
• Support SAP VAT configuration with IT teams and process improvements.

Skills

VAT knowledge

Excel

SAP

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Education

University degree in Finance or Accountancy

Tools

SAP ERP

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 - Fixed term project

Your Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit VAT returns for assigned countries across the EMEA region, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with local VAT regulations.
• Perform peer reviews of VAT returns prepared by team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to internal quality standards, while also supporting knowledge sharing, professional development, and collaboration within the EMEA VAT team.
• Provide ad hoc VAT advisory support to local Finance teams, including guidance on complex VAT matters and assistance during tax audits and reviews of locally managed VAT compliance processes.
• Collaborate closely with direct tax, customs, and other tax colleagues on cross-functional matters, including the VAT implications of transfer pricing adjustments and other business transactions.
• Partner with Information Technology (IT) teams to support VAT-related SAP configuration, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Monitor VAT developments and contribute to the continuous improvement of VAT compliance processes, controls, and risk management practices across the EMEA region.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• In-depth knowledge of a VAT system of at least one EU Member State with at least 4 years of VAT experience (within business or advisory company).
• Openness to fixed-term projects
• Understanding of EU VAT Directives.
• University degree (preferable in Finance or Accountancy).
• Ability to analyze numerical data in MS Excel.
• Experience with ERP-systems (SAP) is preferred.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English language.

Additional Information:

Travel: 0-10%

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 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. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

• 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
• 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 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.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet.

Learn more at www.elanco.com.