The client company is a leading global brand specializing in outdoor sporting goods .
WORK LOCATION
* Idstein, Hesse, Germany
Senior Manager Group Tax
(m/f/d).
Your role:
* Overall responsibility for group-wide tax reporting across the organization, including collaboration with the finance and tax departments of the parent company
* Implementation and continuous development of the company's national and international tax strategy
* Oversight and further development of transfer pricing documentation and policies in coordination with international locations
* Professional and disciplinary leadership of the tax team, including the establishment of backup structures
* Resolution of complex tax-related issues and development of strategic short- and long-term solutions
* Ensuring compliance with national and international tax regulations and standards
* Identification and implementation of efficiency and cost-saving opportunities
* Active participation in the timely preparation and review of tax returns for entities across Germany and Europe, in coordination with internal and external partners
* Review, approval, and timely submission of VAT returns for German entities, and close coordination with finance teams for European subsidiaries
* Management and coordination of external and special tax audits at national and international levels
* Primary contact for the parent company's tax department, external auditors, tax authorities, and tax advisors domestically and internationally
* Tax support for projects and corporate transactions
What you bring:
* Several years of relevant professional experience in a leadership role within the tax department of an internationally operating company or tax advisory firm
* In-depth knowledge of SAP and extensive experience in corporate tax reporting, ideally within an international corporate environment
* University degree in business, finance, law, or a related field with a focus on tax law or equivalent qualification
* Additional qualification as a certified tax advisor is a plus
* Strong service orientation and confident, diplomatic communication with internal and external stakeholders
* High level of initiative, accountability, and problem-solving skills
* Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate effectively across departments and countries
* Strong cost awareness combined with a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset
* Independent, structured, and resilient working style, even under time pressure
* Hands-on mentality and problem-solving approach with attention to detail and understanding of the bigger picture
* Excellent knowledge of MS Office and strong SAP user skills
* Very good verbal and written communication skills in both English and German
What you can expect from us:
* An exciting product world and international environment in a responsible, sustainability-driven company
* German and English as our working languages
* 30 days of paid vacation per year
* Flexible and hybrid working models
* Mobile working from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
* Attractive employee discounts and company benefits
* "Employee Referral" bonus program
* Exclusive perks via Corporate Benefits
* Bike leasing – monthly subsidies for up to two leasing contracts
* EGYM company fitness – access to over 7,000 gyms
* Mental health support and professional development with our partner Nilo
* Team events and outdoor sports activities
* A first-name culture and casual dress code
* Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas