Manager Finance

(m/f/d)

Freelance/temporary employment for a project

Zurich

Start date: asap

Reference number: 869592/1

Responsibilities

• Advising on and managing the group-s tax position in selected European countries, including Central and Eastern Europe
• Proactive management and support of tax audits at federal, regional, and local levels
• Monitoring and ensuring proper handling of all tax matters, including tax accounting, tax compliance, tax disputes, and transfer pricing
• Advising and supporting local finance teams on tax-related topicsTraining business partners on relevant tax law changes with a significant business impact
• Building and maintaining strong networks with business units in the countries under responsibility
• Analyzing the tax implications of transactions and providing high-quality tax advice
• Ensuring transparent and professional communication with tax authorities
• Responsibility for corporate income tax compliance and defense in tax audits
• Identification, management, and mitigation of tax risks
• Managing and overseeing processes relating to indirect taxes, withholding taxes, and other taxes

Profile

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Law, preferably with a focus on taxation
• Extensive and in-depth experience in a tax-related role, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry or at a Big 4 firm
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and fiscal frameworks in the region, including Central and Eastern Europe 
• Solid understanding of income tax accounting
• Strong tax research and presentation skills
• Multilingual capability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident handling of ERP systems and tax-related software or comparable systems
• Ability to analyze complex matters and present clear decision options
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively across functions without direct line authority

Benefits

• A highly motivated team and an open way of communication
• A very renowned company
• Remote work possible
• We will create a candidate profile containing your strengths and potential and thus increase your chance of being placed in a position