Head of Tax

PRYM; Stolberg; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global industrial manufacturer in Stolberg is seeking a Head of Tax to drive international tax strategy, ensure compliance, and lead audits. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, be a Certified German Tax Advisor, and possess strong communication skills in German and English. This full-time role offers a flexible working environment with opportunities for career progression and development.

Leistungen

Attractive remuneration

Flexible working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Certified German Tax Advisor (Steuerberater); additional training in International Tax is a plus.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on tax experience in a multinational setting.
• Strong skills in compliance, risk management, and OECD guidelines.

Aufgaben

• Lead tax compliance and audits across global jurisdictions.
• Own Transfer Pricing strategy and documentation.
• Advise on tax risks, incentives, and planning opportunities.
• Oversee tax accounting, reporting, and provisions.
• Coach and grow a high-performing tax team.

Kenntnisse

German Tax Advisor certification

Expertise in international tax

In-depth knowledge of German tax law

Strong tax planning skills

Tech-savvy with MS Office and SAP

Excellent communication in English and German

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

PRYM Stolberg (Rhld.), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Position

Head of Tax (m/f/d) - Stolberg / Hybrid

At the Prym Group you will report directly to the Group CFO and enjoy the autonomy and trust to bring in your expertise, ideas and strategies for the Tax function globally and advise Business Unit Heads whilst leading and developing your own small team.

Your Role in More Detail

Join us as our new Head of Tax and drive our international tax strategy. You’ll ensure compliance, lead audits (especially in Transfer Pricing), and advise senior leaders on tax implications across all operations. From optimizing tax planning and incentives to managing reporting, documentation, and team development—you’ll be at the heart of it all.

What you’ll do

• Lead tax compliance and audits across global jurisdictions
• Own Transfer Pricing strategy and documentation
• Advise on tax risks, incentives, and planning opportunities
• Oversee tax accounting, reporting, and provisions
• Coach and grow a small, high-performing tax team
• Be our voice with tax authorities and external advisors

Your Profile

• Certified German Tax Advisor (Steuerberater); bonus points for additional training in International Tax (Fachberater Internationales Steuerrecht)
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of hands-on tax experience—ideally in a multinational company or top-tier accounting firm
• In-depth knowledge of German and international tax law, especially corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and withholding tax
• Strong skills in tax planning, compliance, risk management and OECD guidelines
• Confident in tax accounting and reporting, including provisions, deferred taxes, and ETR
• A natural leader with integrity, professionalism, and a high level of discretion
• Excellent communicator in both English and German
• Tech-savvy, with solid experience in MS Office and SAP

What We Offer

• Attractive remuneration
• A flexible working environment which respects your work/life balance
• Enjoy the perfect balance: a global footprint, multiple business models, and at the same time an open culture and easy access to decision makers.
• Profit from career progression opportunities and professional development with tailored training plans

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and give them preference if equally qualified. We look forward to hearing from you!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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