Head of Tax (f/m/d)

Overview

• High-impact Tax leadership position within a global business


• Corporate environment with entrepreneurial and agile mindset

About Our Client

Our client, a global company with a long-established presence across multiple international markets, offers a range of products for the OEM sector. The company is seeking an entrepreneurial Head of Tax to strengthen and shape the European tax department within a corporate setting.

Job Description

• Lead tax accounting and global tax compliance, ensuring local and international regulations


• Shape and develop the tax accounting department


• Oversee annual and quarterly financial reporting (IFRS, HGB) and ensure accuracy in financial statements


• Monitor income tax calculations for budget and forecast purpose and oversee global income tax compliance


• Provide global tax risk management to continuously develop a robust and sustainable framework for mitigating emerging risks


• Establish processes and policies for tax compliance, risk management and reporting


• Stay updated on tax laws and their implications for the organization and manage audits


• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on tax-related matters

The Successful Applicant

• More than 8 years of experience in a multinational corporate or leading advisory firm.


• Strong technical expertise in corporate taxation, international tax frameworks, and tax reporting standards (IFRS, IAS 12, HGB)


• Proven leadership experience, including the management of teams, international and external stakeholders, or global tax functions


• Demonstrated success in building, transforming, or developing tax organizations, governance structures, or operating models


• Strong track record in managing complex global tax compliance and reporting processes.


• Entrepreneurial mindset combined with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and contribute at executive decision-making level


• Experience with SAP and/or S/4HANA is a plus


• Fluent in English and German

What’s on Offer

• A high-impact leadership position within a global company


• Opportunity to shape and modernise the company's tax department


• Attractive base salary with a bonus on top


• Flexible working arrangements (2 days Home Office)