Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Lead Tax Analyst – Indirect Tax
 

Looking to lead high-impact tax projects while supporting one of the world’s leading med-tech innovators?

We’re on the hunt for a sharp, detail-driven Lead Tax Analyst – Indirect Tax to join our high-performing team. You’ll work closely with our Tax Manager and the broader Financial Accounting team to keep our indirect tax operations watertight – across GST, FBT, payroll tax and other employment taxes – all while helping to drive strategic initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.

This is more than a compliance role. You’ll be a key strategic partner to the business – bringing tax insights to the table on commercial deals, M&A activity, and process improvement initiatives that shape the future of our business.

What You’ll Do

Indirect Tax Compliance & Advisory

• Own and manage the indirect tax calendar for Australia & New Zealand

• Prepare and review GST, FBT, BAS, and payroll tax returns

• Advise on GST treatment of products and transactions

• Support superannuation and reportable benefits reviews

• Lead GST governance, remediation and controls improvements

• Support acquisitions, integrations and business restructuring from a tax lens

• Finance, Controls & Integration

• Ensure compliance with Stryker's global finance policies and internal controls

• Provide clear, actionable financial insights to finance and non-finance teams

• Assist in the smooth integration of new business units from a tax and control perspective

Project Leadership & Process Improvement

• Take charge of tax-related projects aligned with our strategic goals

• Drive process mapping, data analysis and problem solving

• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver better, smarter tax outcomes

Strategic Business Partnering

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to provide tax input on key decisions

• Bring a commercial lens to tax advice that helps drive business performance

• Build trust and influence through proactive, solutions-focused communication

Commitment to Quality

• Champion high standards through our local quality management system

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance our compliance posture

Minimum requirements:

• 8+ years of tax experience in a large corporate or chartered firm, including 4+ years in indirect tax

• Strong technical tax expertise, especially in indirect taxes and tax legislation

• CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent) – tax specialisation a plus

• Advanced Excel and strong MS Office skills

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

• A collaborative mindset and the confidence to drive outcomes

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a multinational environment

• Previous involvement in leading or supporting strategic finance/tax projects

Why Stryker?
Be part of a globally recognised Best Place to Work. Join a company that celebrates innovation, drives impact through collaboration, and puts integrity at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to elevate your tax career while making a difference in healthcare?
Apply now and shape what’s next with Stryker.

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