Senior Tax Manager (all genders)

ABOUT YOU SE & Co. KG; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABOUT YOU in Hamburg is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to independently manage VAT returns and Intrastat declarations for domestic and international entities. You will assess complex cross-border tax issues and provide strategic guidance to Finance, Legal and IT teams.

As a proactive tax professional, you will guide SAP tax process harmonization with the parent company, ensure accurate tax reporting, and serve as the primary contact for authorities, auditors, and external advisors both

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration, economics or related fields with a focus on taxation/finance; Certified Tax Advisor (Steuerberater) or comparable qualification desirable
• At least 7 years of relevant tax experience—preferably within tax consulting/auditing or international corporate environment
• Proven, deep expertise in national and international VAT law
• Experience with ERP systems (hands-on SAP experience desirable) as well as enthusiasm for process optimization, digitalization, and standardization of workflows
• Strong hands-on mindset, proactive drive for improvement, and strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills at all levels, along with business-fluent written and spoken German and English

Responsibilities

• Independent management and review of VAT returns and Intrastat declarations for domestic and international entities
• Comprehensive assessment of complex (international) tax issues and strategic advice to functional departments regarding projects and new business models
• Active tax guidance and co-design in the harmonization of our SAP tax processes in alignment with the parent company's guidelines
• Reliable tax reporting and close, solution-oriented collaboration with internal cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, IT, Business Units)
• Professional point of contact for tax authorities, auditors, and external tax advisors both domestically and abroad

Skills

Tax advisory

Stakeholder management

Process optimization

German language

English language

Education

Degree in business administration or economics with taxation focus

Certified Tax Advisor desirable

Tools

SAP

Job description

ABOUT YOU is one of Europe’s fastest growing e-commerce companies. Based in Hamburg and Berlin, we operate at the intersection of fashion and technology. Our mission is to rethink online shopping and make it personal and seamless. This takes more than good ideas. It takes people who take initiative and challenge the status quo. We believe in flat hierarchies, direct communication, and pragmatic decisions. No long approval chains. Just ownership, trust, and clear responsibility. We work hard, but we also believe in enjoying the ride together - over team lunches, afterwork drinks, company events, or a quick coffee in between meetings.If this sounds like you, ABOUT YOU could be the right place to bring in your perspective.

Job Description

• Independent management and review of VAT returns and Intrastat declarations for domestic and international entities
• Comprehensive assessment of complex (international) tax issues and strategic advice to functional departments regarding projects and new business models
• Active tax guidance and co-design in the harmonization of our SAP tax processes in alignment with the parent company's guidelines
• Reliable tax reporting and close, solution-oriented collaboration with internal cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, IT, Business Units)
• Professional point of contact for tax authorities, auditors, and external tax advisors both domestically and abroad

Qualifications

• Successfully completed degree in business administration, economics, or related fields with a focus on taxation/finance; Certified Tax Advisor (Steuerberater) or a comparable qualification is desirable
• At least 7 years of relevant tax experience—preferably within a tax consulting/auditing firm or an international corporate environment
• Proven, deep expertise in national and international VAT law
• Experience with ERP systems (hands-on SAP experience is desirable) as well as a strong enthusiasm for process optimization, digitalization, and the standardization of workflows within corporate structures
• Strong hands-on mindset, a proactive drive for improvement, and strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills at all levels, along with business-fluent written and spoken German and English

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A Place Where You Can Be You
We take it as our responsibility to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, exactly as they are.
Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger and shape our culture in ways that matter.
What we stand for internally, we stand for as a brand: acceptance, inclusion, and a fairer approach to fashion.