Senior Manager, Direct Tax Europe (m/w/d)

JR Germany; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Direct Tax to oversee tax compliance and reporting for Germany and other European markets. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions can significantly impact the organization. With a hybrid working policy, generous holiday allowance, and support for career development, this position is ideal for those looking to grow in a challenging yet rewarding setting. Join a team dedicated to excellence and make a difference in the lives of patients through your expertise in tax management.

Leistungen

Hybrid working policy - 50% home/office

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career and qualifications support

Modern office building with on-site benefits

Visa and relocation support for fluent German speakers

Qualifikationen

• Degree and chartered tax advisor required.
• Extensive experience in multi-national corporate tax environment.

Aufgaben

• Oversee direct tax compliance and US tax reporting for Germany.
• Manage tax audits and collaborate with local finance teams.
• Prepare cash flow budgets and projections related to taxes.

Kenntnisse

Tax Compliance

US Tax Reporting

Leadership Skills

Accounting Principles

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Degree in Taxation

Chartered Tax Advisor

Jobbeschreibung

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Bristol Myers Squibb

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
We offer...

• Hybrid working policy - 50% home/office
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus festive shutdown
• Career and qualifications support
• Modern office building with various on-site benefits (inc. on-site parking)
• Visa and relocation support available for fluent German speakers, based outside of UK.

Join our UK-based Tax Centre of Expertise in Europe (Europe CoE) as a Senior Manager, Direct Tax.
In this role, you will oversee US tax reporting and local tax compliance for Germany and other European markets. You will also support global tax initiatives and transfer pricing efforts. Your key responsibilities include managing tax risks, ensuring accurate tax filings, meeting internal and jurisdictional deadlines, and efficiently managing resources to meet budget targets. Additionally, you will align global tax requirements with local regulations
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee direct tax compliance and US tax reporting for Germany and other European markets.
• Plan and execute local tax compliance, including preparing and reviewing tax returns with internal and external resources.
• Serve as the German Tax Compliance Management System Officer, managing a risk register and reporting quarterly to the FD and General Manager.
• Manage tax audits including collaboration with local finance teams and corporate tax staff
• Gather information for transfer pricing documentation in line with local rules.
• Provide tax support for local business operations.
• Advise heads of finance in local markets and educate business partners on tax legislation changes.
• Prepare US GAAP provision, projection and contingency reporting
• Prepare cash flow budgets and projections related to taxes, supporting financial analysis.
• Maintain high internal control standards in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, corporate policies, local processes, and external requirements.
• Liaise with tax, finance, customs, treasury, legal, HR, and external advisers to ensure local compliance and assess risk areas.
• Utilize technology for effective tax return and provision calculations.
• Identify, research, and recommend solutions for potential tax issues.
• Manage and develop the tax team, ensuring appropriate staffing, training, and work allocation.
• Manage the external advisor budget, plan internal resourcing, and ensure transparency of required spending.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree and chartered tax advisor (local equivalent)
• Extensive professional experience in a multi-national corporate tax environment or equivalent, including Tax compliance and reporting in at least one jurisdiction.
• Experience in global or regional roles.
• Experience in managing and developing staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Competences

• Business Fluency in English and German, required
• Proficient in accounting provisions, accounting principles, audit and disclosure requirements of financial statements.
• Understanding of US GAAP.
• Team player with good leadership skills who is confident in communicating with others and can work with minimal supervision.

We offer...

• Hybrid working policy - 50% home/office
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus festive shutdown
• Career and qualifications support
• Modern office building with various on-site benefits (inc. on-site parking)
• Visa and relocation support available for fluent German speakers, based outside of UK.

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