Tax Specialist – Finance Team (Milan)

About the role

We are seeking a Tax Specialist to join the Finance team of a leading Italian pharmaceutical group. Reporting to the Italy Tax Manager, you will ensure compliance with Italian tax legislation and support the finance function on a range of direct and indirect tax matters.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Italian direct tax and VAT legislation, including tax computation.
• Manage current and deferred tax impacts arising from international accounting standards such as IAS 19, IFRS 2 and IFRS 16.
• Handle international tax issues including dividends, CFC rules and withholding taxes.
• Analyze and manage VAT-related matters (supply‑chain flows, triangular transactions, import/export) and support process set‑up.
• Ensure compliance with Italian indirect taxes (registration tax, IMU).
• Monitor changes in Italian tax legislation and contribute to improving internal tax procedures.

Required profile

• Degree in Law, Economics or Finance; a Master’s in Tax Law or Chartered Accountant qualification is a plus.
• 2–4 years of tax experience, preferably in multinational, boutique, consulting or Big‑Four environments.
• Excellent written and spoken Italian and English; French or Spanish is an additional asset.
• Strong analytical, communication and teamwork abilities; proactive attitude.

Required skills

• Knowledge of IAS 19, IFRS 2 and IFRS 16 accounting standards.
• Expertise in Italian direct tax, VAT and indirect tax regulations.
• Experience with international tax topics such as CFC rules and withholding taxes.