For our client international company from Life Science industry we are loooking for candidates for the position of Group Tax Manager who will be responsible for overseeing all tax-related activities across the organization (currently spanning 9 European jurisdictions). The role combines hands-on compliance management with strategic tax planning, ensuring full legal compliance while identifying opportunities to optimize the organization's tax position. This is individual contributor role with no team of direct reports however cooperating with external advisors.
Responsibilities
- ▪ead the preparation and timely filing of accurate tax returns, including corporate income tax, VAT, payroll tax, and other applicable taxes,
- ▪ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations across all jurisdictions,
- ▪drive robust transfer pricing policy and documentation across the whole group,
- ▪ensure transparent monthly tax reporting and calculation of the effective tax rate (ETR),
- ▪develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize the organization's tax liabilities within legal boundaries,
- ▪propose tax-efficient structuring for new M&A transactions or changes to the current group structure,
- ▪proactively identify legal avenues for reducing tax exposure,
- ▪stay current on changes in tax laws, regulations, and rulings across all relevant jurisdictions,
- ▪conduct research to interpret complex tax regulations and assess their impact on the organization,
- ▪identify and assess tax-related risks; develop and implement mitigation strategies,
- ▪ensure the company's tax practices fully align with legal requirements and proactively prevent penalties,
- ▪manage all interactions with tax authorities, including audits, inquiries, and correspondence,
- ▪provide necessary documentation, explanations, and support throughout audit processes,
- ▪partner with finance, legal, and other departments to ensure a comprehensive understanding of tax implications on business decisions and transactions,
- ▪provide advisory support on tax aspects of new business initiatives, geographic expansion, and operational changes.
Requirements
- ▪minimum 7 years of experience in tax management, preferably in a corporate or multi-entity group setting,
- ▪proven experience in managing tax activities across a group of companies, ideally spanning multiple jurisdictions,
- ▪demonstrated ability to build and implement effective tax compliance processes,
- ▪track record of identifying and realizing legitimate tax savings,
- ▪in-depth knowledge of VAT and Corporate Income Tax,
- ▪familiarity with transfer pricing principles and documentation requirements,
- ▪knowledge of the tax environment relevant to healthcare or clinic operations is advantageous,
- ▪analytical thinking with strong attention to detail,
- ▪ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical guidance,
- ▪strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines across jurisdictions,
- ▪collaborative, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams,
- ▪comfortable operating in a fast-growing, PE-backed environment with evolving structure.
The offer
- ▪competetive base salary and attractive annual bonus,
- ▪social benefits package,
- ▪hybrid model work,
- ▪career growth within a dynamic business environment.