Senior Manager International Tax

Job Title: Senior Global Tax Manager

Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany (Hybrid: 3 days/week on-site)

Reports to: VP Tax / Group CFO

Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

We are a dynamic international group headquartered in Baden-Württemberg, operating across multiple jurisdictions and backed by a commitment to innovation, integrity, and sustainable growth. As we continue to expand globally, we are looking for a strategic and hands-on Senior Global Tax Manager to lead and optimize our global tax operations and strategy.

Role Overview

As the Senior Global Tax Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all global direct and indirect tax activities, ensuring compliance, managing risk, and advising on tax-efficient structures for business operations, transactions, and growth. This is a highly visible role interfacing with senior leadership and cross-functional teams globally.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee global corporate tax compliance across jurisdictions, ensuring timely filings and adherence to local regulations
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions
• Lead preparation and review of tax disclosures for consolidated financial statements (IFRS/local GAAP)

Tax Planning & Strategy

• Develop and implement global tax strategy in alignment with business objectives
• Advise on tax aspects of M&A, restructurings, and cross-border transactions
• Drive initiatives for tax optimization, cash repatriation, and effective tax rate reduction

Risk Management & Governance

• Ensure robust tax controls and compliance processes are in place
• Monitor changes in tax legislation globally and assess implications for the group
• Lead tax audits, liaise with tax authorities, and manage external advisors

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with finance, legal, and business units to support operational decisions
• Manage tax aspects of ERP systems, data integrity, and automation initiatives
• Mentor and develop junior members of the tax or finance team

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance or Law; professional qualification (e.g., Steuerberater, ACCA, CPA, CTA) is a strong plus
• 7+ years of international tax experience, ideally with a mix of Big 4 and in-house exposure
• Deep understanding of corporate income tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and tax reporting (IFRS/GAAP)
• Experience in a multinational or private equity-backed environment is an advantage
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness
• Excellent English required; German proficiency strongly preferred

What We Offer

• Strategic role in a globally operating company with ambitious growth plans
• Hybrid working model (3 days/week on-site in Baden-Württemberg)
• Exposure to senior leadership and complex cross-border work
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement