Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Vice President, Global Treasury & Tax to join our executive leadership team. Reporting to the CFO, this pivotal role will shape Cochlear’s global financial strategy, balancing risk and opportunity across tax and treasury functions. You’ll lead a talented team (9) spanning Sydney and the EMEA region, and partner closely with senior leaders to ensure financial resilience and strategic agility in a complex, global environment.
What You’ll Do
Set the strategic direction for global treasury and tax, aligning with business objectives and risk appetite.
Drive treasury leadership: optimize debt and liquidity strategy, working capital, FX risk management, and banking relationships.
Provide tax governance and insight: oversee global tax compliance, transfer pricing, and R&D tax incentives.
Influence at the highest level: advise the CFO, CEO, and Board on financial risk, capital structure, and tax implications for major initiatives.
Lead and develop a global team, fostering capability and collaboration across regions.
Champion continuous improvement and digital transformation in treasury and tax processes.
About You
You are a seasoned finance leader with:
· 15+ years’ experience in tax and/or treasury within an ASX-listed or multinational environment.
· Proven ability to elevate treasury from operational to strategic, with strong understanding of liquidity, FX, and capital structure.
· Solid grounding in international tax principles and transfer pricing.
· Exceptional stakeholder management skills – from banks and regulators to executive peers.
· A collaborative, forward-thinking approach and passion for developing high-performing teams.
Why Join Us?
Impact with purpose: help shape financial strategy for a company improving lives globally.
Global scope: influence across 50+ countries and multiple manufacturing sites.
Executive exposure: work closely with the CFO, CEO, and Board.
Location:
Sydney, Australia (preferred)
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
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How we recognise your contribution
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
