Tax Manager Germany Foods (m/f/d)

2378 Unilever Deutschland GmbH; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36–38 hour work week with flexible hrs

Remote work option

30 days vacation

Meal allowance €65/mo

Company pension & shares

Deutschland Ticket subsidy

Job summary

Unilever is seeking a Tax Manager for Germany Foods to lead tax governance and ensure compliant, optimized tax processes. You will partner with local teams on day-to-day tax affairs and support advisory projects across restructurings, transfer pricing, and tax audits.

The role reports into the Regional Tax Manager EMEA and offers a hybrid work arrangement with strong benefits. Fluent English and German are required, with a background in FMCG tax environments valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in relevant tax roles within Germany.
• Certification as Steuerberater:in is required.
• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect taxes, WHT and transfer pricing.

Responsibilities

• Own tax governance for the Foods business in Germany and drive tax strategy.
• Partner with local business to manage day-to-day tax affairs.
• Support responses to new local tax obligations and optimization opportunities.
• Ensure local corporate and indirect tax filings and payments.
• Oversee global tax reporting obligations (ETR, cash tax, provisions).
• Collaborate with external advisors and internal centers of excellence.

Skills

Tax experience

English fluency

German language

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Certified German tax advisor (Steuerberater:in)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Earlier this year, Unilever announced an agreement to combine its Foods business with McCormick & Company, creating a scaled global flavor powerhouse. The proposed combination would bring together iconic Foods brands, including Hellmann’s and Knorr, with McCormick’s portfolio to create a global leader across spices, seasonings, condiments and complementary food categories, supported by strong retail and foodservice platforms. McCormick brings more than 135 years of heritage, a presence in 150+ countries and territories, and a portfolio of trusted brands. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, with completion estimated for mid-2027.

Tax Manager Germany Foods (m/f/d)

The Tax Manager Germany Foods supports tax compliance, reporting, controversy and advisory activities for the Foods organisation in Germany, helping to ensure accurate delivery, strong governance and practical support to Finance and business stakeholders. This role will report into the Regional Tax Manager EMEA. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own tax governance in the country mentioned above and drive the tax strategy.
• Local business partner for this country, managing all day-to-day queries in relation to the ongoing tax affairs of the business.
• Identify and support the response to any new local tax obligations and tax optimalisation opportunities.
• Ensure local tax compliance (filings and payments) for corporate and indirect tax, including execution of the group’s transfer pricing policies, seeking tax specialist support as required.
• Responsible for local and global tax reporting obligations for the management of effective tax rate, cash tax, tax provisions and continencies.
• Initiating, planning and executing tax advisory aspects of key projects, including internal restructurings, legal structure optimisation, refinancings, grants and incentive opportunities, commercial initiatives and acquisition and disposal strategy.
• Assessment of the VAT / Customs / WHT, Transfer Pricing implications of any new trade flows, movement or disposal of assets or (inter)company financing.
• Supporting the management of tax authority enquiries, tax audits (together with other internal and external stakeholders) and overall tax controversy, including MAPs, and litigation.
• Identify, monitor and manage tax risks (direct and indirect).
• Work closely with external tax advisors, third-party tax compliance providers and internal shared service centers.
• Provide management, guidance, training and associated tax support to local stakeholders with responsibility for key tax processes.
• Manage the market's effective tax rate, cash tax position, provisions, and overall tax contribution.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

• 5+ years of experience in relevant tax roles with strong knowledge of the German tax environment.
• Qualification as certified German tax advisor (Steuerberater:in)
• Strong understanding of direct taxes, indirect taxes, WHT, tax reporting, and transfer pricing.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to translate complex tax requirements into practical guidance.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Working experience with SAP.
• Fluent English and german skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in an international corporate environment, ideally within FMCG, Food, Consumer Goods or another complex/multinational industry.
• Experience supporting tax audits, tax authority enquiries and/or tax controversy matters.
• Experience with SAP.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• 38-hour work week with flexible hours and the option for remote work
• 30 days of vacation plus December 24th and 31st off
• Meal allowance: €65 per month
• Access to Manager Check‑Ups – Optional executive‑level health screenings to support long‑term well‑being and performance
• Company pension & shares
• In-house café: snacks, lunch, and coffee specialties at discounted prices
• Discounts via Corporate Benefits
• Deutschland Ticket: €50 monthly subsidy or a discounted company bike
• Free training opportunities and access to our own learning platform
• E-GYM/Wellpass for €20 per month & free corporate health management & a 24/7 counseling service
• And the best for last – unlimited ice cream!

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey. Better Business. Better World. Better You. We’ve been pioneers, innovators and future-makers for over 120 years.