Group Tax Manager (m/f/d)

Your tasks

• Contact person for internal tax-related inquiries from various departments in both national and international contexts
• Coordination and handling of tax matters relating to the German entities in close cooperation with a Big Four tax advisory firm
• Support with year-end tax closing activities and preparation of tax returns
• Close coordination and collaboration with authorities as well as external advisors in Germany and abroad

Support and coordination of group-wide tax planning topics

Timely preparation and submission of VAT advance returns and annual VAT returns

Transfer Pricing: support in the preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation (including master file and local file), as well as acting as a contact person for subsidiaries, advisors and internal departments

Support and coordination of tax matters relating to foreign permanent establishments and international group companies

Preparation and support of national and cross-border tax audits

Participation in the development and enhancement of our group-wide digital tax platform

Support in the global coordination and continuous optimization of tax processes and structures across the group

Reporting and compliance to ensure adherence to tax regulations

Your profile

Completed training in a tax-related field followed by several years of hands-on professional experience, ideally around 4–5 years, in a tax advisory firm, auditing firm or tax consultancy or

Successfully completed degree in tax law, business administration or a related field, ideally with a focus on taxation, finance or accounting, combined with relevant hands-on professional experience

Solid knowledge of German tax law; initial exposure to international tax matters would be an advantage

Interest in moving from advisory into an international in-house role with long-term development potential

Experience in working with corporate clients and in handling and coordinating tax-related matters

Confident in using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); knowledge of SAP FI/CO is beneficial; initial experience with platforms and AI is an advantage

Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken

Analytical mindset, structured way of working, strong communication skills, high level of initiative and a team-oriented approach