Description

* Global organization
* Senior Tax appointment

## About Our Client ##

Our client is a global organization located in Geneva. We are looking for a Global Head of Tax.

## Job Description ##

**Global Tax Strategy:**

* Design and maintain a global tax strategy in collaboration with senior management.
* Ensure robust governance and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are built and maintained globally.
* Set and monitor clear performance metrics (KPIs) for global tax strategy execution, including compliance efficiency, cost optimization, and timely response to global tax changes.
* Act as a key strategic partner across Treasury, Finance, Business Development, Information Systems, and Supply Chain.
* Evaluate and provide recommendations on tax implications of business initiatives from various regions.
* Support the design and implementation of efficient and cost-effective tax setups in ERP systems like SAP.
* Advise on business structuring, intercompany flow optimization, and invoicing.
* Provide tax expertise to the business and enhance tax knowledge at all levels.
* Identify process improvement and efficiency enhancement opportunities.
* Support during tax audits and lead controversy management.
* Monitor tax and customs law changes.
* Perform ad hoc duties as required by management.

**Regional Tax Management (EMEA / Asia / USA):**

* Lead and manage a global team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration.
* Drive professional development and upskilling to ensure team readiness for emerging global tax trends and challenges.
* Control, compliance, optimization, and strategy definition.
* Ownership of transfer pricing, tax policy, and legal intercompany agreements.
* Liaison with tax advisors, local authorities, and local finance teams.
* Evaluate tax implications of business initiatives from various functions.
* Ensure global tax compliance and maintain readiness for audits by developing an advanced tax reporting framework.





## The Successful Applicant ##

* University degree in Law or Economics, with recognized accountancy and fiscal qualifications.
* At least 10 years of experience in the field of tax and in a similar position.
* Prior experience in industry.
* Proven track record of success with strong analytical and cross-functional project management experience.
* Experience with the Swiss Principal Tax model is highly desirable.
* Strong proficiency in tax technology and digital transformation, with experience in leveraging ERP systems like SAP.
* Proven strategic leadership with the ability to align global tax strategy with broader business objectives.
* Ability to tackle issues at both detailed and senior management levels.
* Excellent analytical skills and well-organized.
* Ethical, able to work under time constraints, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
* Leadership and mentoring skills with a focus on empowering a high-performing tax team.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex tax issues to non-tax professionals.
* Continuous improvement mindset.
* Fluent in English, with French as a plus.

## What's on Offer ##

Hybrid

Contact

Anthony Caffon

Quote job ref

JN-102024-6561011

Job Function

Executive Search

Specialisation

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Industry

Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Permanent

Consultant name

Anthony Caffon

Job Reference

JN-102024-6561011