Tax Specialist – International Engineering Group

About the role

EMEA Recruitment is seeking a Tax Specialist for a mid-sized international engineering company based in Switzerland. This newly created position will be the first tax hire within the group, responsible for shaping the tax framework as the business expands globally.

Key responsibilities

• Own group corporate tax matters across an international footprint.
• Design and implement transfer pricing and principal structures linked to the Swiss headquarters.
• Analyse substance, governance and decision‑making requirements for international tax structures.
• Provide tax input on growth initiatives, M&A, joint ventures and international expansion.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to assess tax risks and opportunities.
• Support and develop junior tax resources while building a structured tax function.

Required profile

• Big Four tax background combined with 2‑3 years hands‑on corporate tax experience in industry.
• Strong knowledge of corporate tax, transfer pricing and international tax structures.
• Experience with Swiss headquarters, principal structures or Swiss tax considerations.
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, watchmaking or similar sectors with complex supply chains.
• Fluent German language skills.

Required skills

• Corporate tax
• Transfer pricing
• International tax structures
• Swiss tax considerations

What we offer

• Opportunity to build and lead the tax function from the ground up.
• Strategic visibility with senior leadership.
• Exposure to high‑growth projects, M&A and international expansion.