Global Tax Strategy Leader

EMEA Recruitment; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment has partnered with a leading global consumer goods organisation to appoint a Global Tax Strategy Director in Belgium. This senior role sits at the intersection of international tax strategy, transfer pricing and tax risk management, operating across multiple markets.

The successful candidate will identify and manage tax risks, ensure governance and commercial alignment of tax initiatives, and collaborate with Finance, Legal and Commercial teams to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in international tax or tax risk management.
• Strong understanding of international tax principles, regulatory frameworks and multinational structures.
• Experience with transfer pricing and controversy management is advantageous.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and manage international tax risks for major business initiatives.
• Governance of tax strategy and risk controls across regions.
• Develop proactive transfer pricing strategies and manage APAs, MAPs or rulings where applicable.
• Collaborate with Tax Strategy, Transfer Pricing, Finance, Legal and Commercial teams across geographies.
• Translate complex tax matters into practical, commercially relevant recommendations for senior leadership.
• Oversee regional tax initiatives, ensuring alignment with global policies and governance standards.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and external advisers to drive execution.

Skills

International tax

Tax risk management

Transfer pricing

Strategic mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Finance/Economics/Tax

Job description

EMEA Recruitment has partnered with a leading global consumer goods organisation to appoint a Global Tax Strategy Director in Belgium. This senior role sits at the intersection of international tax strategy, transfer pricing and tax risk management, operating across multiple markets.

The successful candidate will identify and manage tax risks, ensure governance and commercial alignment of tax initiatives, and collaborate with Finance, Legal and Commercial teams to support strategic decisions.