Executive Director of the Elanco Business Solutions (EBS)

Elanco; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (US)

8-week parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco seeks an Executive Director for Elanco Business Solutions (EBS) to set and execute the global strategy for four centers and to lead a large, distributed team. You will partner with Finance Center of Excellence and CFOs worldwide to drive cost efficiency, process standardization, and high-impact service delivery.

The role requires deep financial acumen, 10+ years in senior leadership, and success managing cross-functional teams across international sites. Travel up to 40% is expected.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• 10+ years of leadership in multinational shared services or similar.
• Proven track record leading 500+ employees across locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global vision, strategy, and operational framework for Elanco's Business Solutions (EBS) centers.
• Lead a large, globally distributed team with high engagement across multiple locations.
• Serve as the accountable leader for service delivery, continuous improvement, and partner relationships.
• Oversee transitions of new services into EBS, including organizing design, hiring and training.
• Ensure robust compliance and deliver on financial targets and business plans.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Education

MBA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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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: Executive Director, Elanco Business Solutions (EBS)

As the Executive Director of Elanco Business Solutions (EBS), you will be accountable for creating and executing the overall strategy for our four global EBS centers. This role is key to delivering on Elanco's strategic vision by ensuring the successful functioning of operations, guiding the transition of new activities into the centers, and managing service delivery consistent with our global process design. You will work seamlessly with fellow leaders across Elanco's EBSs, Finance Center of Excellence (FCOE), and with CFOs and other stakeholders around the world to implement a common, impactful global approach.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the global vision, strategy, and operational framework for Elanco's Business Solutions (EBS) centers including the strategy to identify, influence and deliver additional roles moving to the EBS.
• Guide and cultivate a culture of high engagement and performance across a large (up to 1,400 employees), globally-distributed organization by being an approachable and supportive leader.
• Serve as the single point of accountability for service delivery, continuous improvement, and relationship management with key global business partners.
• Oversee the transition of new services into the EBS, ensuring effective organizational design, hiring, and training which improve cost efficiency across Elanco to deliver on financial targets/commitments.
• Ensure robust compliance across all EBS processes and deliver on financial targets and business plan commitments. Includes direct accountability for EBS administration, Record-to-Report, Purchase-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash teams and activity in the EBS totaling approximately 475 employees.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: An MBA or other relevant postgraduate or professional qualification.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role within a multinational shared services (SSC) or equivalent environment, with proven (8+ years) success in managing large, cross-functional senior leadership teams (500+ employees) across multiple international locations.
• Skills: Strong financial and business acumen with experience in resource allocation and budget management; ability to develop and execute long-term functional strategic plans. Problem-solving and conflict resolution.

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

• Demonstrated expertise in spearheading complex, large-scale business transformation projects, including service transitions and technology implementations (e.g., AI, automation).
• A track record of developing high-performing leaders and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Experience operating across diverse cultural environments with high self-awareness and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style.
• Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make results-oriented choices.

Additional Information:

• Travel: Up to 40% annually to international sites including Warsaw (Poland), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Bangalore (India), and Guadalajara (Mexico).

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!

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
• 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

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