Senior Tax Manager – Swiss Corporate Tax (80-100%)

About the role

Schindler is looking for a Senior Tax Manager to take full ownership of the Swiss tax landscape while contributing to the strategic direction of a global group. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing operational excellence and strategic impact across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Own the Swiss tax agenda with full responsibility for corporate income tax and compliance of Swiss group entities.
• Act as the main contact for Swiss tax authorities and lead audits, rulings, and negotiations.
• Advise on complex domestic and international tax matters and serve as the internal expert on Swiss tax law.
• Oversee tax accounting under IFRS, including current and deferred taxes, ensuring high‑quality tax reporting for Swiss subsidiaries.
• Collaborate closely with Transfer Pricing (including MAP/APA), Finance, Legal, and Business units to drive strategic tax initiatives.
• Support selected VAT, contract, employee tax, and strategic group tax topics.

Required profile

• Degree in Business, Law, or a related field with a focus on tax or finance.
• Swiss certified tax expert or close to completion.
• 7–10 years of experience in Swiss corporate tax within a Big 4, consulting, or in‑house environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS tax accounting and a structured, analytical working style.
• Native German and fluent English with a collaborative, solution‑oriented mindset.

Required skills

• Swiss tax law expertise.
• IFRS tax accounting.
• Transfer Pricing knowledge (MAP/APA).

What we offer

• Competitive performance‑related remuneration.
• Job‑specific onboarding and continuous technical and soft‑skill development programmes.
• Flexible working hours to support work‑life balance.
• Attractive employee discounts and other corporate benefits.