Country Tax Lead - Germany (m/w/d)

Picnic Technologies; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology-driven grocery firm is seeking a Tax Manager based in Düsseldorf. You will take full ownership of all German tax matters, focusing on VAT and compliance. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of hands-on tax experience, strong communication skills, and excellent knowledge of accounting principles. This role offers significant career growth and a vibrant work culture, as well as benefits such as flexible working hours and a comprehensive perks package.

Leistungen

30 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Subsidized travel ticket

Free breakfasts and lunches

Qualifikationen

• 5-10 years of hands-on tax experience, focusing on VAT and tax compliance.
• Experience in designing tax compliance management systems.
• Fluency in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Manage end-to-end tax operations for German entities.
• Coordinate tax audits and communicate with authorities.
• Optimize tax and finance processes continuously.

Kenntnisse

German tax knowledge

VAT compliance expertise

Excellent communication skills

Accounting fundamentals

Ausbildung

Degree in economics, law, finance or related field

Tools

Experience with Workday

Jobbeschreibung

In this hands‑on role, you will take full ownership of all German tax matters for Picnic’s fastest‑growing and soon‑toProof-of‑career market. You will manage tax topics end‑to‑end, from concept to implementation, shaping scalable structures that support rapid international growth.

You will work closely with internal teams in Amsterdam and/access to Düsseldorf, external advisors, tax authorities, and senior leadership. You will report into the International Tax Lead who is based in Amsterdam, and together you will oversee day‑to‑day matters across VAT, product taxes, wage taxes, and corporate income tax, while contributing to key international tax decisions.

We are looking for a curious, digitally savvy, and well‑structured self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. More than titles or years of experience, we value critical thinking, ownership, collaboration, and humility.

This role will be based in Düsseldorf or Amsterdam. If circumstances require so, relocation may be (partially) sponsored by Picnic.

What you’ll do

• Tax Ownership: Full responsibility for all German tax matters, with a focus on VAT and tax compliance
• Primary Contact: Main point of contact for all tax-related questions for Picnic’s German entities
• Tax Operations: End-to-end responsibility for VAT filings, annual tax returns, payroll taxes, and ongoing tax compliance, including deadline monitoring and tax balance preparation
• Compliance Management: Design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a pragmatic, scalable German TCMS
• Audit Management: Hands‑on coordination of tax audits and reviews with authorities and external advisors
• Financial Collaboration: Close cooperation with Accounting, Controlling, Legal, and Audit on monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Cross‑Border Taxation: Tax assessment of international supply and value chain transactions
• Transfer Pricing: Contribution to transfer pricing concepts and documentation
• Strategic Sparring: Input into the development of the group‑wide tax strategy
• Project Ownership: End-to‑end responsibility for special projects and ad‑hoc tax analyses
• Process Optimization: Continuous automation, optimization, and scaling of tax and finance processes
• Ownership: Leading the tax setup and operations for Picnic’s key growth market
• Hands‑On Impact: A truly operational role with direct execution, not just coordination

Degree in economics, law, finance, or a related field, ideally with a focus on taxation

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5‑10 years of hands‑on tax experience, with strong VAT and tax compliance knowledge and experience with managing tax audits and reviews in Germany, ideally in a dynamic, international environment

Numbers Savvy: Solid experience in tax reconciliations and a strong grasp of accounting fundamentals

Learning Mindset: Curiosity and willingness to quickly take ownership of payroll tax and additional tax areas

Ownership Mentality: High level of accountability, execution power, and comfort with rolling up your sleeves

Structured Communicator: Pragmatic, well‑organized, and confident working across teams and disciplines, including senior leadership

Excellent German and English language skills

Experience in designing and implementing tax compliance management systems is an advantage

Experience with Workday is a strong plus

Willingness to travel to Amsterdam at least once a month

Picnic Perks

Join a fast‑growing business with significant upward potential and career growth

Engage with talented Picnic’ers with a lot of international exposure

Embrace the Picnic culture of wonderful free breakfasts and lunches, memorable parties featuring the renowned Picnic bandależ even a company ski trip

Enjoy flexible working hours

All other essential items: 30 vacation days, option for pension plan, laptop and phone

Travel throughout Germany with your Germany ticket subsidised by Picnic

Stay fit and energized — with Lease‑a‑Bike, commute sustainably, healthily, and flexibly.

A bit about us

When you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service, but in a modern, sustainable way. And we’re the only ones in the world doing it all by ourselves. From our fully automated fulfillment centre to delivery algorithms and marketing campaigns: we do it all in‑house. Our team consists of 85+ nationalities and we’re always looking for new talent. Ready for the ride?

Recruitment Process

1. CV screening
2. Phone screening
3. Online test
4. Interviews
5. Assessment day
6. Closing interview
7. Offer

Commitment to equal opportunities

Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law.
At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building examines ready safe inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.