Senior Manager Direct Tax Business Advisory (all genders)

Zalando SE; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Fashion discount

Family support

Pension scheme

Employee shares

Wellbeing services

Training platform access

Volunteer days

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Zalando SE is seeking a Senior Manager Direct Tax Business Advisory to deliver end-to-end direct tax advice and compliance support for Zalando's international subsidiaries. You will lead cross-border projects, liaise with advisors and tax authorities, and partner with senior stakeholders on tax strategy.

Your role includes monitoring policy developments, assessing risks, and ensuring clear documentation of tax implications across the Zalando group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in German or international tax law.
• Degree in tax, law, economics, business administration or equivalent.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise the business on direct tax matters and assess tax positions for Zalando entities globally.
• Lead or support cross-border direct tax projects and liaise with advisors and tax authorities.
• Build relationships with senior business partners and communicate outcomes clearly.
• Ensure compliance impacts of planning are understood and documented.
• Monitor national policy and transfer pricing developments and propose risk mitigations.

Skills

Tax advisory

Cross-border

SAP knowledge

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in tax, law, economics or business

Tools

SAP

Job description

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

We are looking for a Senior Manager Direct Tax Business Advisory (all genders) to support our Tax team. In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of end to end direct tax advice and compliance support to the international subsidiaries of Zalando and leading/supporting projects from a cross‑border and local direct tax perspective within the Zalando Group as a whole.

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

You will be accountable for advising the business on any direct tax‑related matters and requirements as well as assessing the impact of business decisions on the tax positions of Zalando companies globally. You are part of national and international project groups involving German and foreign entities. You will be involved in tax audits/tax litigation and liaising with advisors in this respect. You will build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders as a first point of contact with senior business partners (including tax authorities) through effective communication and mediation. You will be responsible for ensuring that the compliance impacts of any planning are understood and documented. Within your scope you will be monitoring and analysing national policy developments and changes in corporate tax and transfer pricing legislation. You will anticipate risks with relevant risk mitigation plans and innovative solutions across the Zalando group.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

Degree in tax, law, economics, business administration or a comparable background or equivalent. German "Steuerberater" qualification is an advantage but not essential. You have a minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in either German or international tax law, ideally as an in‑house expert or within a tax advisory/auditing firm. You possess SAP knowledge or experience in other analytical programmes and have the ability to communicate outcomes to non‑specialists. You are fluent in English (both written and spoken) and have a proactive approach with a willingness to take ownership over assigned projects. A strong interest in e‑commerce, business and corporate strategy and an interest in working in an international environment. You are a hands‑on and detail‑oriented team player looking for process improvements.

OUR OFFER

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full‑time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
• Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers
• Company pension scheme
• Employee shares programme
• Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub Mental health support and coaching
• Development through our training platform and biannual peer‑to‑peer review
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds. We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential. We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey, from being a pioneer in the world of e‑commerce, to the starting point for fashion in Europe. We connect customers, brands, and partners across 25 markets. Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head‑to‑toe fashion to 50 million active customers through a team of diverse skill‑sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests. Our values do. More – our sustainability strategy. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/insidezalando