Novartis AG

Senior Manager, Tax Planning

📍 Basel (City)

Rolle und Verantwortlichkeiten

Support Swiss tax planning, structuring and reorganization initiatives to support business growth and transformation. Advise on cross-border transactions, intellectual property structures and value chain developments. Partner with Treasury and Legal on financing structures, bond issuances and funding arrangements. Support tax due diligence, risk assessments and structuring activities for mergers and acquisitions. Prepare, negotiate and manage tax rulings with Swiss Tax Authorities. Monitor tax risks, support audits and ensure compliance with Swiss tax legislation and policies. Build trusted relationships across Finance, Treasury, Legal, Global Tax and external advisors.

Team / Beschreibung

Are you passionate about shaping complex tax strategies that drive business growth and innovation? As Senior Manager Tax Planning, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Novartis' Swiss Tax Planning agenda, acting as a trusted advisor on tax planning, financing, structuring, transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. Working closely with Finance, Treasury, Corporate Legal, Global Tax, and business leaders, you will help influence high-impact strategic decisions while ensuring a sustainable and efficient tax position. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise to complex Swiss and cross-border initiatives, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and contribute to the continued success of a global healthcare leader.

Qualifikationen und Fähigkeiten

  • Degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Law or a related discipline.

  • Significant experience in Swiss corporate tax planning, structuring and financing matters.

  • Strong knowledge of Swiss tax legislation and international tax principles.

  • Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, due diligence and business restructuring projects.

  • Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple functions.

  • Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic business-focused approach.