Tax Specialist (m/f/d)

ZF Group; München; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bike leasing

Corporate benefits

Learning@ZF

Job summary

ZF Group in Munich or Friedrichshafen is seeking a Tax Specialist (m/f/d) to ensure tax requirements are reflected in planning and forecasting at the entity level. You will bridge Tax, Finance, Accounting and Controlling to raise reporting and tax standards across the organization.

You will develop and improve tax planning tools and digital solutions, advise stakeholders on subsidiary valuation, support budgeting, and coordinate data collection with corporate and regional teams.

Qualifications

• University degree in law and/or economics.
• Several years of experience in corporate planning/forecasting.
• Strong IFRS accounting skills.
• Data- and process-driven tax expert with knowledge in valuation and tax reporting.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full consideration of tax requirements in legal entity planning process.
• Support/Coordinate the preparation and validation of required tax data for carve-outs and M&A projects.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve tax tools and digital solutions within the tax function.
• Provide advice/guidance to stakeholders regarding tax requirements for valuation of subsidiaries.
• Support budget planning and monitoring within the tax function.
• Coordinate tax data collection with corporate and regional functions.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

University degree in law and/or economics

Job description

We are strengthening our team in Finance & Accounting at our location in Munich or Friedrichshafen.

About the Team:

As a Tax Specialist (m/f/d), you will ensure that tax requirements are appropriately reflected in the planning and forecasting processes at the legal entity level. You will serve as a key interface between Tax, Finance, Accounting, Controlling, and operational business functions, helping to elevate reporting and tax standards across the organization. In this position you will also work on the development and continuous improvement of underlying planning and reporting processes including respective digital solutions within the tax function.

If you enjoy analytical work, driving efficiencies, and partnering with stakeholders for top-level tax reporting —this role is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic, evolving team.

What you can look forward to as Tax Specialist (m/f/d):

• Coordinate full consideration of tax requirements in legal entity planning process
• Support/Coordinate the preparation and validation of required tax data in the context of carve outs and M&A projects
• Development, implementation, and continuous improvement of tax tools and digital solutions within the tax function.
• Provide advice/guidance to stakeholders regarding tax requirements for valuation of subsidiaries
• Support budget planning and monitoring within tax function
• Cooperation/Coordination of tax data collection process requirements with corporate and regional functions within the organization
  

Your profile as Tax Specialist (m/f/d):

• Successfully completed University degree in law and/ or economics
• Several years of experience in corporate planning/forecasting processes and in-depth understanding of valuation principles supported by strong IFRS accounting skills
• Data and process driven tax expert with a solid understanding in valuation and tax reporting processes
• Self-reliant and initiative taking; entrepreneurial mindset; assertiveness and team player
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Why you should choose ZF in Munich or Friedrichshafen?

• Collective agreement
• Bike leasing
• Hybrid working (subject to consultation with your line manager)
• Corporate benefits and Learning@ZF
• Additional location-specific benefits may apply

The compatibility of work and family life is firmly anchored at ZF. For more information, please visit www.zf.com/berufundprivatleben.