Senior Tax Manager

Searches @ Wenham Carter; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave

Strong benefits package

International, collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy firm in Munich seeks a Mid-Senior level Research Consultant to manage German tax compliance and finance operations. You will act as the internal expert, handling income tax and VAT filings while collaborating with international teams. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in tax or finance, deep knowledge of German tax regulations, and proficiency in German and English. The role offers competitive salary, 30 days annual leave, and strong benefits in an international environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in tax or finance (in-house or advisory).
• Strong knowledge of German corporate tax and VAT.
• Experience in a multinational environment.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Tax (CPA / CMA preferred).
• Fluent German and English (Chinese is a strong advantage).

Responsibilities

• Manage German income tax and VAT filings end to end.
• Act as the key point of contact for tax authorities.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and identify tax risks.
• Monitor and forecast cash flow to ensure liquidity.
• Preparing management-level financial and cash-flow reporting.
• Working closely with HQ tax and finance teams.

Skills

German corporate tax knowledge

VAT expertise

Fluent German

Fluent English

Experience in multinational environment

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Tax (CPA / CMA preferred)

Job description

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Research Consultant | Wenham Carter | Minds that move markets

Wenham Carter is supporting a fast-growing Smart Electric Vehicle brand that is quietly building out its European footprint from Munich and is now strengthening its in-house finance capability.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys ownership and stepping in as the internal expert for German tax compliance as the business transitions away from external advisors. You’ll work closely with an international HQ, a small local finance team, and senior stakeholders as the company scales across Europe.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing German income tax and VAT filings end to end
• Acting as the key point of contact for tax authorities and audits
• Supporting transfer pricing documentation and identifying tax risk
• Monitoring and forecasting cash flow to ensure liquidity
• Preparing management-level financial and cash-flow reporting
• Working closely with HQ tax and finance teams

What they’re looking for

• 5-8 years experience in tax or finance (in-house or advisory)
• Strong knowledge of German corporate tax + VAT
• Experience in a multinational environment
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Tax (CPA / CMA preferred)
• Fluent German and English (Chinese is a strong advantage)

What they offer:

• Competitive salary reflecting experience and impact
• 30 days annual leave
• Strong benefits package (transport, wellness, meal allowances, development)
• International, collaborative culture with long-term growth plans

If you are interested in the position, please apply now.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and General Business

Industries

Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Financial Services