(Senior) Manager Tax & Tax Governance

Clariant International AG seeks a Senior Manager for Tax & Tax Governance in Pratteln, CH. This hybrid role focuses on Swiss corporate tax compliance, authority relations, and global tax strategy within a lean, agile team.

The company is looking for a senior professional to take full ownership of the Swiss corporate income tax agenda. Acting as the main liaison with Swiss tax authorities, the incumbent will collaborate closely with senior leadership in a streamlined global tax function. The position plays a key part in shaping group-wide tax strategy and managing complex international tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Swiss corporate income tax, including compliance, filings, audits, rulings, and negotiations with authorities.
• Serve as the primary contact for Swiss tax authorities, fostering constructive and ongoing engagement.
• Provide expert advice to business stakeholders on intricate domestic and international tax challenges.
• Spearhead global initiatives to enhance tax processes, ensure compliance, and implement automation or digitalization.
• Contribute to strategic corporate projects such as mergers and acquisitions, tax structuring, and long-term tax planning.
• Identify, analyze, and proactively manage global tax risks to maintain full regulatory compliance.
• Maintain, strengthen, and further develop the company's Tax Control Framework.
• Support digital transformation efforts in tax accounting and provisioning.
• Lead the analysis of tax planning opportunities and contribute to group-wide tax strategy.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Accounting, Treasury, and Legal.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Tax Law, or a related field.
• Certified Swiss Tax Expert qualification (or in progress).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a Big4 firm or an in-house tax department of a multinational company.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS, Swiss GAAP, and Swiss tax law.

Nice to have

• Strong interest in developing international tax expertise.

What the company offers

• A senior, high-impact role with genuine ownership of Clariant's Swiss tax agenda and global governance processes.
• Exposure to complex, international tax matters across a global specialty chemicals company operating in 40+ countries.
• Opportunity to drive digital transformation and process innovation within a Finance function committed to continuous improvement.
• Flexible working arrangements at our modern Pratteln, Switzerland site.

About the company

Clariant International AG fosters a workplace culture grounded in sustainability, collaboration, and integrity. The company is recognized for consistent progress toward ambitious ESG targets.

• The workplace culture is grounded in sustainability, collaboration, and integrity.
• The company is recognized for consistent progress toward ambitious ESG targets.