Senior Direct Tax Manager Europe

Your new company
A global biopharmaceutical organisation is looking to recruit a Senior Direct Tax Manager (Europe) on a permanent basis. You will be joining their tax team within their UK-based Tax Centre of Expertise in Europe. The company delivers innovative medicines to patients with life-threatening diseases. With offices across Europe, North America, and China, this well-established, highly respected organisation offers an exciting opportunity for an inspired and motivated tax specialist.
Your new role
As a Senior Manager in Direct Tax within our UK-based Tax Centre of Expertise in Europe (Europe CoE), you will play a vital role in overseeing US tax reporting and local tax compliance for Germany and other European markets. You will also contribute to global tax initiatives and transfer pricing projects. This hybrid role offers flexibility with a 50/50 home/office working model.The key accountabilities of the role include managing tax risks, ensuring precise tax filings, meeting internal and jurisdictional deadlines, and aligning global tax standards with local regulations.Other key accountabilities:

• Manage direct tax compliance and US tax reporting for Germany and other European markets.
• Plan and execute local tax compliance, including preparing and reviewing tax returns with internal and external teams.
• Serve as the German Tax Compliance Management System Officer, overseeing the risk register and reporting quarterly to the Finance Director and General Manager.
• Handle tax audits, collaborating with local finance teams and corporate tax staff.
• Support transfer pricing efforts by gathering relevant information per local requirements.
• Provide tax guidance for local business operations.
• Advise local finance leaders on tax legislation changes and educate business partners.
• Prepare US GAAP provisions, projections, and contingency reporting.
• Assist with cash flow budgets and tax-related financial projections.
• Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley standards, corporate policies, and local compliance requirements.
• Use technology to streamline tax return and provision calculations.
• Identify, analyse, and propose solutions for potential tax challenges.
• Develop and lead the tax team by managing staffing, training, and task allocation.
• Oversee the external advisor budget while ensuring efficient resourcing and spending transparency.
• Foster a high-performance culture emphasising teamwork, accountability, and customer focus.
• Collaborate effectively within the team, delegating and coaching junior staff members.

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree and chartered tax advisor qualification (or local equivalent).
• Extensive experience in multinational corporate tax compliance and reporting in at least one jurisdiction.
• Proven track record in global or regional roles.
• Experience managing and mentoring staff.

Knowledge, skills, and competencies:

• Expertise in accounting provisions, principles, audits, and disclosure requirements for financial statements.
• Proficient understanding of US GAAP.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Capacity to meet deadlines under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with detail-oriented execution.
• Skilled in navigating cross-border and diverse team environments.
• Encourage inclusivity and welcome diverse perspectives within the team.
• It is ideal but not mandatory if you have worked in the German market or speak German.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working policy - 50% home/office.
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus festive shutdown.
• Career and qualifications support.
• Modern office building with various on-site benefits, including on-site parking.
• Work within a professional, high-performing team.
• Develop impact and influence within the company.
• Experience working within a European team and in a shared service environment.

What you need to do now
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