Business Development jobs in Germany

Vice President - Tax / VAT Specialist (gn)

For our client, a leading global universal bank with its European headquarters in Frankfurt, we are currently looking for a Vice President - Tax / VAT Specialist (gn).

The role focuses on supporting both client-facing and internal functions by delivering accurate and timely tax insights, ensuring compliance, and driving operational efficiency. The tax team will take on a key role in optimising the group’s VAT position by analysing applicable regulations and identifying opportunities.

• Track developments in German tax legislation and evaluate their impact on the organisation and its German branch; implement required adjustments in close cooperation with Finance teams.
• Develop and support an effective new product process to ensure compliance to corporate values, tax policies, and German tax requirements.
• Assist the Head of Tax in preparing annual and monthly VAT returns for Germany’s VAT group (two legal entities).
• Review input VAT methodology and outgoing invoices to safeguard compliance and optimise efficiency.
• Promote technology-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, including the replacement of EUC files with more advanced tools.
• Oversee the revision of tax policies and procedures while ensuring that records and documentation remain accurate and up to date.

• At least six years of professional experience in German tax legislation, with a strong focus on VAT.
• Knowledge of international taxation is advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills in both German and English.
• Proven ability to lead tax-related projects and convey complex tax matters to non-specialist audiences.
• Willingness to adopt new technologies and enhance existing processes.