**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. Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.