Welcome Back

Google icon Sign in with Google
OR
I agree to abide by Pharmadaily Terms of Service and its Privacy Policy

Create Account

Google icon Sign up with Google
OR
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Instagram
youtube
Facebook

Senior Manager- Tax Operations

Bayer
8+ years
40 - 47 LPA
Bangalore, India
10 June 11, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Manager – Tax Operations

Company: Bayer
Location: Bangalore
Division: Enabling Functions
Reference Code: 864658
Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory

  • 15+ years of taxation experience

  • 8+ years of people leadership experience managing mid-sized teams

  • Senior Leadership / Senior Manager level

Salary

Estimated market salary: ₹45–75 LPA CTC, with exceptional candidates potentially reaching ₹80–90 LPA including bonus and long-term incentives.

Role Summary

The Senior Manager – Tax Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership across tax compliance, tax accounting, tax reporting, tax governance, and advisory functions. The role combines people leadership with ownership of end-to-end tax operations across multiple countries and business units.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Operations Leadership

  • Lead tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities across assigned countries.

  • Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns, VAT, withholding tax, and statutory reports.

  • Oversee tax accounting and quarterly tax reporting.

  • Maintain compliance with Bayer policies and local tax regulations.

People Leadership

  • Lead and mentor a team of up to 20 tax professionals.

  • Drive hiring, onboarding, succession planning, and employee development.

  • Manage workforce planning and talent acquisition.

  • Foster a high-performance and collaborative work culture.

Tax Governance & Controls

  • Ensure strong internal controls for tax-related processes.

  • Manage compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and corporate tax policies.

  • Oversee tax risk management and audit readiness.

Strategic Tax Advisory

  • Advise on complex tax matters including:

    • Corporate restructuring

    • Mergers & acquisitions

    • Cross-border transactions

    • Employee taxation

    • Financial instruments

  • Support senior management on strategic tax decisions.

Transformation & Process Excellence

  • Drive tax process standardization globally.

  • Lead automation and digital transformation initiatives.

  • Improve tax reporting quality and operational efficiency.

  • Support integration of tax activities into Global Business Services (GBS).

Stakeholder Management

  • Act as key liaison with:

    • CFOs

    • Heads of Tax

    • Global Process Owners

    • External auditors

    • Tax authorities

    • Regulatory agencies

  • Present tax matters to senior leadership and governance bodies.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Chartered Accountant (CA)

Professional Experience

  • 15+ years in Taxation

  • Experience in multinational corporations preferred

  • Experience in international tax firms is advantageous

  • Experience in Global Business Services (GBS) environments preferred

Technical Expertise

  • Corporate Income Tax

  • Indirect Tax (GST/VAT)

  • International Taxation

  • Tax Accounting & Reporting

  • Tax Compliance

  • IFRS & Local GAAP

  • SAP

  • Financial Controls & Governance

Leadership Skills

  • Team Management

  • Talent Development

  • Strategic Planning

  • Change Management

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Key Stakeholders

  • Country CFOs

  • Heads of Tax

  • Accounting Leadership

  • Global Process Owners

  • Tax Leadership Team

  • GBS Finance Leadership

  • External Auditors

  • Tax Authorities

Ideal Candidate

A senior tax professional with strong multinational taxation experience, deep expertise in tax operations and governance, proven leadership of large teams, and the ability to drive transformation, automation, and strategic tax initiatives within a global organization.