Job Description
We are seeking a Tax Manager to join our team at Johnson & Johnson in Zug, Switzerland.
Purpose of the Position
This role will involve collaborating with various stakeholders across the world, including Supply Chain Finance, Project Management Office, Global Transfer Pricing and Disputes, Global Tax Operations, Regional/Country Finance, and Business Leaders.
Main Responsibilities
* Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain, and Supply Chain Finance Teams to develop sourcing strategies for new and existing product lines, ensuring that tax planning strategy for MedTech Global Surgery is maintained.
* Manage effective tax rate implications for assigned projects, review the need for reserves, and drive related decisions for resolution.
* Deliver business partner commitments, ensuring seamless integration of assigned projects workstreams into existing compliance and reporting processes, including clean and compliant management vs legal reporting, transfer pricing implementation, and documentation.
* Support related controversy.
Requirements
* 5 years of experience in finance or tax.
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or Economics.
* Strategic and agile mindset.
* Strong analytical abilities (data, fact patterns, tax/legal frameworks).
* Ability to address ambiguity and make balanced decisions when to act and when to hold.
* Accountability for running projects and processes with support while keeping teams informed of progress and recognizing sensitive areas and decision points which require management input.
* Ability to execute innovative solutions to meet business needs and manage risk in a quickly changing external environment.
* High standard of interpersonal skills.
* Strong influencing and collaboration skills (across functions/regions).
* Readiness to challenge the status quo.
* Excellent partnering and communication skills.
* Technical fluency.
* Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills and ability to utilize other technology resources.
* Strong understanding of accounting principles.
* Fluency in J&J financials (Management, BRAVO, US GAAP LE).
* Good understanding of statutory/tax books.
* Knowledge of international tax planning concepts and transfer pricing principles is an advantage.
About Us
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.