Manager - Direct Tax Germany (d/m/f)

Central Functions support the board as well as the business in achieving its strategic objectives. These are, for example, Information Technology, Human Resources, Logistics, Compliance, Finance and many more.

• Central point of contact for all corporate income tax matters relating to the German entities.
• Preparation and/or review of corporate tax returns, including tax balance sheets and e-balance sheets, in collaboration with GBS, Country Finance, and Subsidiary Management for all German entities.
• Support during tax audits of German entities, including preparation of documentation, coordination with tax auditors, and follow-up on audit findings.
• Independently maintain, update, and reconcile the tax provision roll-forward (tax balance sheet accounts) in coordination with the relevant departments.
• Calculate tax-related key figures under IFRS and German GAAP (HGB), identify temporary differences, and prepare tax reconciliations for quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of the Tax Compliance Management System (Tax CMS) and further develop processes related to direct taxation.
• Contribute to digitalization projects within the direct tax area.
• Provide functional leadership in the implementation of standardization initiatives and process optimization measures.

• Successfully completed university degree with a focus on Taxation, Business Law, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification in financial administration; a completed tax advisor certification (Steuerberater examination) is desirable
• Several years of professional experience (3-5 years) in the tax department of a company and/or within a tax advisory or auditing firm.
• Solid experience in participating in or leading projects and collaborating with interdisciplinary and international teams.
• Strong technical expertise in German taxation and tax accounting under both HGB and IFRS.
• Good project management skills combined with a high level of initiative and accountability.
• Structured, diligent, and analytical working style with a strong commitment to quality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and SAP; strong affinity for digital solutions and process optimization.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English language skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.