Job Details
Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!
At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity - because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!
Discover a role where deep tax expertise meets real business impact. Because shaping excellence in tax isn't about hierarchy. It's about ownership, influence and getting things done.
We are Group Finance & Tax, a diverse, highly skilled team of more than 70 colleagues based in Metzingen. Our ambition is clear: to become a leading tech-driven Finance & Tax organization, supporting our business with reliable numbers, strong governance and forward-looking insights. In line with our mission "We love to support, we need to protect", we continuously evolve our Accounting, Tax and Treasury processes and actively contribute to the successful execution of the Group's strategy.
To strengthen our Group Tax function, we are looking for a Senior Tax Manager with a strong focus on Tax Reporting & Accounting.
This role is designed as a senior, lateral leadership position: you will own and drive key tax focus areas end-to-end, act as a sparring partner to the Global Head of Tax and serve as a central interface between business functions, external auditors and advisors. While the Global Head of Tax defines vision, strategy and overall governance, you translate this into robust execution, high-quality outputs and continuous improvement.
What you can expect:
End-to-End Ownership of Tax Reporting & Accounting
You own the tax reporting narrative of the Group, ensuring that current and deferred taxes, ETR, and Pillar Two are translated into transparent, consistent, and audit-ready disclosures under IFRS and HGB. You actively shape how the Group's tax position is reflected in the consolidated financial statements and understood by key stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Coordination & Process Leadership
You connect tax reporting, accounting, and compliance through robust processes, reliable data flows, and effective controls, strengthening the foundations of the Group's tax result. By driving digitalization and process improvements, you enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability across the tax function. Act as an interface to other tax competence areas such as Transfer Pricing, VAT and Wage Tax, ensuring alignment and consistency
Functional Leadership & Capability Building
You lead through expertise and influence, acting as a trusted sparring partner to the Global Head of Tax on governance topics and strategic initiatives. Through functional leadership and knowledge sharing, you help continuously elevate tax capabilities across the global Finance & Tax community.
Your profile:
Professional & Technical Background
* Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Tax Law, or a comparable qualification
* German Tax Advisor qualification (Steuerberater/in) successfully completed
* 7-10+ years of professional experience in Group Tax, international in-house tax functions, or Big4 Tax / Audit
* Strongexpertisein IFRS and HGB, with a clear focus on tax reporting and accounting
* Deep knowledge of German Corporate Income Tax, including tax returns and audits
* Solid understanding of Pillar Two regulations and global minimum taxation concepts
* Fluency in English and native-level German skills (written and spoken)
Ways of Working & Mindset
* Strong analytical skills combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
* Confidence to act as a senior sparring partner to leadership and stakeholders
* Ability to structure complexity and translate technical tax matters into clear messages
* Experience working with SAP and tax reporting tools; openness to digital innovation
* High quality standards, ownershipmentalityand a collaborative leadership style
Your benefits:
* We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including vacation and Christmas bonuses, a mobility allowance / Deutschlandticket, an annual clothing allowance, a company pension scheme, and our SHIP share program.
* Made for Me: Enjoy the freedom of our flexible working models. With 'Threedom of Work', spend 3 days in Metzingen and 2 days working remotely. Benefit from our 'Me Time' program for personal time off and the option of 30 days of 'Mobile Work EU' annually.
* High-performing people need a healthy balance. Take advantage of the employee gym, a variety of sports activities, a 37-hour workweek, and 30 vacation days a year.
* Exclusive discounts for shopping and arts: benefit from discounts for family and friends along with free entrance to more than 15 international art museums.
* Does innovation drive you? Same for us! This passion is reflected in our modern workplaces and innovative tools.
* Sustainability is one of our key values, and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental, animal and climate protection, and human rights. As part of our commitment, we offer an environmentally friendly bus shuttle.
* We also place great importance to good taste when it comes to food. Welcome to our award-winning restaurant & café Times.
We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person's authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.