Manager - Finance P2P

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: Procure to Pay (P2P) Manager

The Procure to Pay (P2P) Manager in a Shared Services environment is responsible for leading the P2P operations across multiple business units or regions.

This role ensures the delivery of efficient, standardized, and scalable procurement-to-payment processes that support enterprise-wide financial goals.

The manager is also accountable for performance metrics, compliance, and continuous improvement across centralized services.

Your Responsibilities:


* Lead and manage the end-to-end P2P cycle, including invoice processing, payments, and travel & expense, ensuring alignment with company policies, internal controls, and financial regulations.


* Oversee daily operations of the P2P team, providing leadership, mentorship, and development to staff.


* Collaborate with procurement, finance, and business units to streamline operations, resolve bottlenecks, and manage supplier relationships and SLAs.


* Drive continuous improvement through automation, system enhancements (e.g., ERP upgrades, e-invoicing), and the generation and analysis of KPIs for efficiency and compliance.


* Coordinate with auditors and ensure readiness for internal and external audits.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

English Proficient is a must C1 - C2


* A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.


* Top Skills: Strong understanding of the P2P lifecycle, financial/accounting principles, and process optimization; Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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


* Experience in multinational corporations or shared service centers.

Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX or internal audit standards.

Knowledge of tax implications related to payables (e.g., VAT, withholding tax).

MBA or CPA are a plus.


* Experience with digital transformation tools (e.g., OCR, RPA in P2P).

Lean Six Sigma certification ...