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TaxJob Category:
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Leeds, West Yorkshire, United KingdomJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Tax Analyst, Trans. Pric. & Disputes, located in St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
Raynham, MA (USA) - Requisition Number: R-087051
St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK - Requisition Number: R-087806
The Sr. Tax Analyst, Trans. Pric. & Disputes plays a critical role in supporting DePuy Synthes’ U.S. and global tax strategy, with a focus on tax planning initiatives, audit support, and controversy management. This role partners closely with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to manage tax risk, support business transactions, and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex tax matters that directly support business growth, operational efficiency, and risk management in a dynamic, global MedTech environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support U.S. federal, state, and local tax planning initiatives, including modeling and analysis of business transactions, restructurings, and supply‑chain changes.
Assist in managing tax audits, examinations, and disputes by preparing documentation, analyzing issues, and coordinating responses with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
Research and analyze tax law changes and assess potential impacts to DePuy Synthes’ operations and financial results.
Prepare and review technical tax memoranda and position papers supporting tax planning strategies and audit positions.
Collaborate with Finance and Legal teams to support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives from a tax perspective.
Support transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and cross‑border tax considerations as needed.
Assist with tax provision and compliance processes by providing planning and controversy‑related inputs.
Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, documentation, and controls to enhance efficiency and risk management.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field (required).
Master’s degree in Taxation or MBA with a tax focus (preferred).
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Typically 0–2 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or a combination of both, aligned to a senior analyst level.
Strong knowledge of U.S. federal income tax, with exposure to state/local and international tax concepts.
Experience supporting tax audits, examinations, or dispute resolution.
Demonstrated ability to research and interpret complex tax legislation and case law.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment.
Preferred:
Experience in a multinational corporation, preferably within MedTech, manufacturing, or life sciences.
Exposure to tax planning related to business transformations, supply‑chain planning, or intellectual property.
Prior experience working with external advisors on audits and tax planning projects.
CPA, JD, or other relevant tax certification.
Familiarity with tax provision processes and ASC 740 concepts.
Other:
Language: English (required).
Travel: Up to 10% domestic and/or international, as needed.
Certifications: CPA or JD (preferred).
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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Audit Management, Coaching, Communication, Compliance Risk, Consulting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Savvy, Financial Analysis, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Numerically Savvy, Organizing, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
