ASAP: Senior Regional Tax Manager Europe (DACH Focus)

• Lead tax strategy and compliance across the DACH region
• Hybrid role with broad European exposure and autonomy

About Our Client ##

Our client is a leading international healthcare-focused organisation operating across multiple global markets. Due to an immediate business requirement, they are seeking an experienced tax professional for an initial 7-month assignment with the potential to support additional European jurisdictions.

Job Description ##

• Act as the primary tax advisor for DACH entities and key business stakeholders
• Provide tax guidance on commercial initiatives, contracts, restructurings, and business decisions
• Oversee corporate income tax compliance and coordinate reporting activities with internal and external partners
• Lead tax audits, manage communications with tax authorities, and coordinate audit responses
• Identify, assess, and mitigate regional tax risks while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Monitor indirect tax, withholding tax, and other local tax obligations
• Track tax law and regulatory developments across DACH and broader European markets
• Support transfer pricing matters, including documentation and intercompany adjustments
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, HR, Supply Chain, and commercial teams

The Successful Applicant ##

• Significant experience in corporate and international taxation within a multinational environment
• Strong knowledge of German, Austrian, Swiss, and broader European tax frameworks
• Proven expertise in tax compliance, tax audits, risk management, and tax advisory
• Experience gained within Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, or a Big Four advisory firm is highly desirable
• Degree in Tax, Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Professional tax qualification is advantageous
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions and geographies
• Fluent German and English are mandatory
• Additional European language skills are considered a strong asset

What's on Offer ##

• Initial 7-month assignment with immediate impact
• Exposure to a complex international tax environment
• Broad DACH and European regional scope
• Hybrid working model with strong flexibility
• Collaboration with global tax and business leaders
• Opportunity to influence strategic business decisions

Quote job ref

JN-082026-7090175

Job Function

Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury

Specialisation

Tax

Industry

Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

Where

Zürich

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-082026-7090175

Job Nature

Home Office