Senior VAT Specialist, A2R

Senior VAT Specialist, A2R

Are you an experienced VAT professional who enjoys combining tax expertise with business partnering in an international environment? You could be our next Senior VAT Specialist, helping ensure tax compliance across multiple countries while driving process improvements and supporting key business initiatives.

If it sounds like you, why don’t you join Lundbeck in Krakow, a certified Great Place to Work in, and get your brain in the game?

Your new role – why is this a great opportunity?

In this role, you will:

• Take ownership of indirect tax reporting and compliance for selected Lundbeck entities, ensuring accurate and timely VAT filings across multiple countries.


• Act as a VAT subject matter expert, partnering with Group Tax, Local Finance, external advisors, and other stakeholders to provide guidance on indirect tax matters.


• Drive the setup and implementation of new VAT product flows and support business initiatives with your tax expertise.


• Play a key role in maintaining data quality, strengthening internal controls, and mitigating tax risks across the organization.


• Participate in international projects, process improvements, and migrations, helping shape the future of our global finance operations.


• Act as a key contact during tax audits and reviews, ensuring smooth cooperation with tax authorities and external auditors.


• Mentor junior colleagues, share your expertise, and contribute to building a strong and collaborative tax team.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine deep VAT expertise with stakeholder management, continuous improvement, and international collaboration in a global organization dedicated to improving brain health.

Your future team

Accounting to Reporting (A2R) is part of Lundbeck GBS Krakow, our global business services organization supporting Lundbeck operations worldwide. As our Senior VAT Specialist, you will join a dedicated Tax team consisting of 4 specialists, working closely together to ensure high-quality tax compliance and reporting across multiple countries. 

What you bring to the team

• 5+ years of experience in tax, VAT, and/or accounting


• Hands-on experience with international VAT compliance and reporting


• Strong knowledge of VAT return preparation and indirect tax processes


• Experience working in a multinational or shared services environment


• Understanding of financial accounting principles and month-end processes


• Ability to interpret tax regulations and translate them into practical solutions


• Experience collaborating with business stakeholders, tax advisors, finance teams and Tax Authorities


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications


• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP experience is an advantage)


• University degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• Fluent English (B2/C1 level or higher); additional European language skills are a plus

Additionally, you are: 

• Analytical and detail-oriented


• Proactive and solution-focused


•  Accountable and reliable


• Confident working independently


• Comfortable navigating complex tax matters


• Organized and able to manage competing priorities


• Resilient under pressure and tight deadlines


• Curious and committed to continuous learning


• Skilled at building relationships across functions and cultures


• Clear and effective in communicating complex topics


• Eager to identify opportunities for process improvements and automation


• Comfortable challenging existing ways of working when needed


• Business-minded, with the ability to balance compliance requirements and operational needs

Our promise to you

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

Annual base salary range: 149 600 - 205 700 PLN gross

At Lundbeck, we are committed to fair and transparent pay. Please note that the final base salary within the stated range will be based on relevant qualifications, skills, competencies, and level of proficiency as well as internal pay equity.

Highlights of selected benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements (flexible weekly and daily schedules)


• Cafeteria program


• Unique recognition system


• Holiday bonus for when you’re out of the office


• Comfortable and modern office with top-notch equipment and well-equipped relax rooms


• Robust integration and event framework


• Private healthcare and life insurance


• Employee capital plans (retirement saving system)

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About Lundbeck GBS Krakow 

Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you!

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We need every brain in the game – and that includes all brains and the different perspectives we all bring to the table. At Lundbeck, we embrace the uniqueness of each employee, and we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion.

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