German Tax Manager

Tax Manager – Germany

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading international industrial and technology-focused organisation seeking a Tax Manager to support its German operations. This role offers broad exposure across corporate tax compliance, controversy, business partnering, and strategic projects within a dynamic multinational environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring tax compliance, supporting business initiatives, and providing practical tax guidance to stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate German corporate income tax compliance activities, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Act as a primary contact for tax authority inquiries and support tax audits and examinations.
• Provide tax support on corporate transactions, restructurings, integration, and other business initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, legal, and operational teams to assess the tax implications of business decisions.
• Monitor developments in German tax legislation and evaluate their impact on the organisation.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities and recommend practical solutions aligned with commercial objectives.
• Support regional and international tax projects as required, working closely with colleagues across Europe and globally.
• Assist with tax reporting, data gathering, and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Steuerberater (or equivalent professional qualification).
• Strong background in German corporate taxation gained in either public practice or industry.
• Experience managing tax audits and interacting with tax authorities.
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts in a clear and commercially relevant manner.
• Comfortable working independently while building effective relationships across a matrix organisation.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to multinational environments and international tax matters would be advantageous.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Broad tax exposure beyond compliance, including business partnering and strategic projects.
• Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• International environment with regional and global collaboration.
• Visible role supporting key business initiatives and organisational change.
• Career development potential within a large, globally recognized organization.

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