Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager

We are looking for a Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager to join our Finance & Control organization at Vaisala headquarters in Vantaa, Finland.  If you’re a tax professional who enjoys working in an international setting, this is an excellent opportunity to take on a key position on managing global tax matters in-house.

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. Vaisala is recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2025 study. Our team of over 2,400 experts and 59 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

Why join us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your tax expertise in a fast-paced, global group, with broad international exposure and the chance to contribute to business decisions that drive the group's growth and success. Your work will have a tangible impact, while providing opportunities to further develop your professional expertise and career.

Numbers speak louder than words. The engagement (4.0/5) and leadership (4.0/5) indexes in our annual employee survey show that people like it here. Commitment to equality is a given, and we have zero gender-pay gap.

Leading performance, not location. Our culture is trust-based. We treasure face-to-face collaboration with our colleagues, but hybrid work and flexibility are the new norm for us.

What's your role?

You will be part of our Group Tax Team, which is part of the Finance & Control organization at Vaisala. In this role you will have an excellent opportunity to ensure that taxes are efficiently managed throughout the group. While your primary focus will be on indirect taxation, you will also contribute to direct tax and transfer pricing matters. You will work in close co-operation with business, finance and legal.  Moreover, you will also collaborate with external stakeholders such as external advisors and tax authorities. You will report to Head of Tax.

In this role you will:

• Develop Vaisala’s indirect tax processes and controls in line with best practices and Vaisala’s Tax Strategy.
• Advise on tax-efficient structures for sales, supply chain, as well as Vaisala strategic initiatives and new business models, including service-based and XaaS offerings, to support compliant and profitable international growth.
• Provide day-to-day tax support to the business and other stakeholders.
• Lead tax assessments for international project deliveries and new country operations, collaborating with external advisors as needed and coordinating the successful implementation of tax advice.
• Contribute to M&A transactions by supporting tax due diligence, structuring, and post-close integration.
• Plan and participate in change projects relating to indirect tax (such as ViDA).
• Serve as indirect tax expert for SAP S/4HANA system purposes.
• Strengthen tax awareness and capabilities across the organization by delivering training programs and developing internal guidance.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess their impacts on Vaisala.
• Manage tax audits.
• Prepare tax related disclosures to the Group’s annual report, e.g.  Vaisala’s tax footprint.

What will you bring?

• Previous working experience in VAT and indirect taxation; experience in other fields of tax is considered an advantage.
• Good understanding of international tax laws and practices.
• Experience of managing work with external consultants and ability to interpret and apply advice relating to foreign tax systems.
• Good team working skills and willingness to take initiative and lead your own work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and deadlines. Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying practical solutions.
• Interest in achieving efficiency through AI and automation in tax operations.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Master’s degree in law, accounting or business administration.

For additional information, please contact, Head of Tax, Sonja Degerth +358 40 504 6176 on Friday, 14th August 13.00 - 14.00 and Monday 24th  August, 10.00-11.00 . We will review applications on an ongoing basis and may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the application deadline.

Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons. We are not able to provide support in relocation or work permit-related matters. 

Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on 1 September 2026 via the application form. Please attach your CV. We’d also appreciate learning about what made you apply for this position in the form of a motivation letter.