Senior Group Tax Manager (f/m/d)

HOERBIGER; Wien; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

HOERBIGER is seeking a Senior Group Tax Manager (m/f/d) in Austria to lead complex international tax projects and drive strategic tax initiatives across the group. You will partner with Finance, Legal and business teams, coordinating stakeholders across countries to deliver practical, compliant solutions.

You bring at least 8 years of international tax experience, strong project leadership, and a business-minded approach.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of international tax experience, ideally in a multinational company or Big Four environment.
• Proven track record leading complex international tax projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Strong business mindset with practical, solution-oriented tax delivery.
• Clear, confident communication with senior stakeholders, advisors, and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead international tax projects from concept through implementation across countries and entities.
• Drive strategic transactions, including tax workstreams for M&A and restructurings.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, local organizations, and external advisors to translate tax requirements into business solutions.
• Manage external relationships with tax authorities and external advisors to ensure cooperative, compliant processes.
• Balance priorities, dependencies, timelines, and tax risks to keep projects moving forward.
• Provide trusted tax expertise as a key interface between Tax, Finance, Legal, and business.

Skills

International tax

Project leadership

Business mindset

Communication

English & German

Education

Master's degree in Tax/Finance/Business/LAW/Economics

Tax adviser qualification

Job description

Your Mission

As Senior Group Tax Manager (m/f/d), you will take ownership of complex international tax projects and turn strategic concepts into successful implementation across the HOERBIGER Group. You will bring together your international tax expertise, strong project management capabilities, and pragmatic business perspective to create sustainable solutions. Working closely with Finance, Legal, business teams, and senior management, you will connect stakeholders across countries and functions. In this highly visible role, you will help shape Group-wide initiatives and enable HOERBIGER to navigate an evolving international tax environment with confidence.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Lead international tax projects: You take ownership from initial concept and assessment through decision making and successful implementation across countries and entities.
• Drive strategic transactions: You manage tax workstreams for M&A transactions, restructurings, and other strategic Group initiatives.
• Connect international stakeholders: You coordinate cross-functional teams, local organizations, and external advisors to translate tax requirements into practical business solutions.
• Manage external relationships: You work confidently with tax authorities and external tax advisors and ensure professional, solution-oriented cooperation.
• Ensure successful delivery: You manage priorities, dependencies, timelines, and tax risks while keeping complex projects moving forward.
• Provide trusted expertise: You act as a key interface between Tax, Finance, Legal, and the business, bringing clarity to complex international tax matters.

What You Should Be Good At

• International tax expertise: You bring at least 8 years of relevant experience in international taxation, ideally gained in a multinational company, a Big Four environment, or both.
• Project leadership: You have successfully led complex international tax projects and know how to coordinate multiple stakeholders, countries, and priorities.
• Business mindset: You combine strong technical expertise with ownership, sound judgment, and a pragmatic approach that turns tax requirements into workable solutions.
• Communication: You communicate complex tax topics clearly and confidently and are comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, advisors, and authorities.
• Education: You hold a Master's degree in Tax, Finance, Business Administration, Law, Economics, or a comparable relevant field. A tax adviser qualification is an advantage.
• Languages: You are fluent in both English and German and can collaborate effectively in an international environment.

What You Can Look Forward To

• International impact: You take responsibility for high-impact tax and strategic projects across the HOERBIGER Group.
• Ownership and autonomy: You have the freedom to drive topics forward, contribute your expertise, and influence how complex projects are implemented.
• Senior exposure: You collaborate closely with international Finance, Legal, business teams, and senior management.
• Professional growth: You deepen your expertise through challenging international projects, transactions, and evolving tax requirements.
• Collaborative culture: You join an international environment where expertise, initiative, open communication, and constructive cooperation matter.
• Competitive compensation: The legally required minimum gross annual salary is €75,000. Your actual compensation will reflect your qualifications, experience, and the seniority of the role.

Who We Are

Join our global team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values - Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness, we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you'll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact. Ready to make a difference? Become part of our journey. #YouMakeADifference #HOERBIGER #WeAreHiring #JoinOurTeam #JobOpportunity