Head of Tax (f/m/d)
Page Executive –
München
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)
