About the job
About the Role
As the Senior Director of Tax, you will be at the forefront of our Group Tax Department, leading a dedicated team of four professionals. This role is both strategic and hands-on, focusing on tax optimization across the group, managing tax audits, and continuously refining our tax and transfer pricing strategies. You will collaborate closely with the CFO and other leaders as part of the Group Finance Leadership Team to ensure compliance and support special projects.
What You’ll Do
- Team Leadership: Oversee and manage the Group Tax Department, directly leading a skilled team of four tax professionals.
- Tax Management: Take charge of all group-wide tax matters, working collaboratively with local and international group companies on various corporate tax law aspects.
- Strategic Development: Continuously enhance the group tax and transfer pricing strategy, identifying optimization opportunities across the organization.
- Compliance Oversight: Ensure the group’s tax compliance activities are met, including the preparation of corporate income tax and VAT returns for German entities.
- Financial Reporting: Manage deferred tax positions (IFRS and HGB) in annual, consolidated, and quarterly financial statements, contributing to financial planning.
- Audit Management: Lead tax audits and appeal proceedings while coordinating with external consultants.

