Vaibhav Kukreja is a dynamic finance leader with over 12 years of global experience across pharmaceuticals, FMCG, manufacturing, and financial services. Currently Director of Finance for External Manufacturing at Elanco, Vaibhav has consistently delivered strong financial performance by combining sharp analytical acumen with a deep commitment to business partnership. His career spans leadership roles in FP&A, commercial finance, and strategic manufacturing across the U.S., Europe, and emerging markets. A certified CFA, CIMA, and FRM, and an MBA rank holder from IIM Lucknow, Vaibhav is known for building high-impact teams, engaging senior stakeholders, and driving enterprise value through data-driven storytelling and digital transformation. He is passionate about shaping finance as a strategic enabler—one that not only reports the numbers but tells the story behind them.