Senior Manager, Direct Tax, Germany

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a German speaking Senior Manager, Direct Tax to join a highly successful, international organisation that has been at the forefront of pioneering product development and distribution across the globe for many years.

Language requirements for the job
Business fluency in English and German is also essential

Company background
Our client is a highly successful, international organisation that has been at the forefront of pioneering product development and distribution across the globe for many years.

Location of the job
50% Hybrid working - Chester, UK (north west England) office + remote option. 2 days in the office one week, 3 days in the office the next

Job responsibilities of the German speaking Senior Manager, Direct Tax
Your role as German speaking Senior Direct Tax Manager will be to oversee tax filings, managing tax risks and audit proceedings, meeting internal and jurisdictional deadlines, and efficiently managing resources to meet budget targets, tax reporting and local tax compliance for Germany and other European markets by supporting global tax initiatives.

You will also be managing an international tax team of direct reports in the UK and Germany, as well as collaborating with a senior global tax team, you will typically cover the following duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee the direct tax compliance and US tax reporting for Germany and a small allocation of other markets in the Europe region
• Plan and execute local tax compliance in Germany
• Serve as the German Tax Compliance Management System Officer who manages a risk register collating input from payroll and indirect tax managers, and reports these to the FD and General Manager each quarter.
• Manage tax audits including collaboration with local finance teams and corporate tax staff. This will include occasional travel to Germany to attend tax audit meetings, as well as meeting with the local finance team.
• Advise heads of finance in local markets and educate business partners on tax legislation changes.
• Prepare US GAAP provision, projection and contingency reporting
• Prepare cash flow budgets and projections related to taxes, supporting financial analysis.
• Maintain high internal control standards in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, corporate policies, local processes, and external requirements
• Utilize technology for effective tax return and provision calculations
• Manage the external advisor budget, plan internal resourcing, and ensure transparency of required spending
• Support a high-performance operating culture throughout the organization which emphasizes the customer, teamwork, external focus and personal accountability.

The successful candidate background

• Fluent in business English and German is essential
• Educated to degree level and to chartered tax advisor qualification (local equivalent such as Steuerberater, Fachassistent für Steuerrecht, Steuerfachangestellte )
• Professional experience in a multi-national corporate tax environment or equivalent, including Tax compliance and reporting in at least one jurisdiction is preferred
• Proficient in accounting provisions, accounting principles, audit and disclosure requirements of financial statements.
• Experience in managing and developing staff.Proficient in accounting provisions, accounting principles, audit and disclosure requirements of financial statements
• Understanding of US GAAP advantage
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure
• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.

Salary package and benefits
Very competitive salary range + a 14% bonus, £7,000 car allowance and excellent benefits, including very attractive contributory Pension scheme, family Cover Healthcare, life assurance, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays. Hybrid working policy - 50% home/office. Career and qualifications support, Modern office building with various on-site benefits (inc. on-site parking)

VISA & A VERY ATTRACTIVE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR FLUENT GERMAN SPEAKERS BASED OUTSIDE OF THE UK IF NECESSARY!

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please Apply Now and send your CV to us.

Contact: Jonathan Grimes