General Summary

The Global Tax Manager supports the company’s global tax function, reports to the Vice President Global Tax, and contributes to the management of international tax reporting, compliance, transfer pricing, and tax risk management across multiple jurisdictions.

The position requires strong technical tax expertise, particularly in German and international taxation, IFRS-based tax accounting and transfer pricing, combined with good communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills in a multinational environment.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the global tax reporting process with regional Finance, Controlling and external advisors

• Prepare and review German corporate tax returns and support related compliance activities.

• Coordinate global withholding tax declaration and reporting processes.

• Support tax audits and examinations conducted by tax authorities across relevant jurisdictions.

• Review quarterly tax calculations and global tax reporting packages prepared in accordance with IFRS requirements.

• Serve as a key contact for day-to-day tax matters and provide tax guidance to internal stakeholders.

• Support transfer pricing activities, including the preparation, review, and optimization of transfer pricing documentation and studies.

• Support Pillar 2 topics and global minimum tax reporting

• Monitor compliance with global tax regulations and contribute to the improvement of the company’s Tax Compliance Management System (CMS).

• Support tax aspects of M&A activities, restructuring projects, and other strategic business initiatives as required.

• Research and analyze international and domestic tax developments and assess their impact on the organization.

• Drive process improvements and contribute to digitalization and automation initiatives within the tax function.

• Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external tax advisors globally.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of German corporate taxation and tax accounting principles

• Knowledge of international corporate taxation is considered a significant advantage.

• A solid understanding of IFRS and/or HGB accounting standards, especially in the area of deferred taxes, is considered an asset

• Knowledge of transfer pricing concepts and documentation requirements.

• Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate results under tight deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.

• Professional approach in multinational environments

• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SAP knowledge is considered an advantage.

• Affinity for digitalization, automation, and process optimization.

• Fluent written and spoken English and German are required; additional languages are beneficial.

Experience Required

• Approximately 4 - 6 years of professional experience in tax advisory or the tax department of a multinational corporation.

• Professional experience in tax audits or financial audit departments is an advantage

• Experience with international tax reporting, tax compliance, and tax accounting in a global business environment.

• Experience with transfer pricing matters and international tax coordination is preferred.

• Experience working with external auditors, tax advisors, and tax authorities.

• Exposure to multinational matrix organizations and cross-border tax operations is highly desirable.

• Ability to manage multiple topics in parallel and prioritize effectively

• Affinity for IT, digitalization, and process improvements.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law, or a related field

• Professional tax qualification (e.g., German Certified Tax Advisor (Steuerberater), Certified Tax Advisor, CPA, or equivalent) is preferred