Finanz jobs in Germany

• Tax Strategy
• Advise and provide information and other support on regional tax and TP matters to the Smiths Detection Group Tax Director and other business leaders as necessary.
• Proactively identify, manage, monitor and mitigate relevant regional tax risks and communicate implications to the Smiths Detection Group Tax Director and wider business, supporting development of an appropriate strategic response.
• Tax Compliance – Deliver the internal and external reporting for the EMEA region and provide support to local financial statements as required by local Finance teams.
• Work with external advisors to deliver local tax returns and transfer pricing documentation.
• Ensure risk management processes and controls are in place to meet requirements across the region whilst complying with Group Tax policies.
• Tax Advisory – Identify and assist in the implementation of tax‑effective strategies aligned with business activities, liaising with advisors to ensure appropriate opportunities are identified and risks mitigated.
• Assist with tax aspects of acquisitions, disposals, new entity set‑ups and new country tax planning as required.
• Provide advice on regional TP matters.
• Work to successfully resolve any disputes with regional tax authorities, including settling historic matters with a particular focus on Germany while operating within the group's agreed risk appetite.
• Work with the Smiths Detection Group Tax Director to ensure tax‑efficient management and allocation of capital.
• Management – Line management responsibility for the Tax Manager EMEA based in Wiesbaden, including supervision and development of this team member.
• You should note that your title and job description are not exhaustive and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake other reasonable tasks within your capacity.

• Accounting or related degree.
• Professional Accountancy and/or Tax qualification with experience in an accounting firm or large multinational group.
• Ability to analyse and review statutes, regulations and case law and then extract data and make appropriate recommendations.
• Excellent project management skills with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting demands.
• Good communication skills and strong team player with an ability to work across teams in various locations.
• Experience managing advisors.
• A self‑confident and personable team player with good networking, relationship management and communication skills comfortable with ambiguity.
• Demonstrates a proactive, flexible, hands‑on approach taking the initiative to identify issues and develop solutions.
• Education requirements (e.g. educational level qualifications etc).
• Technical knowledge and skills.

• Support for M&A activity in the region.
• Clear articulation and overall communication of all tax matters for the region.

• This role is critical in enabling Smiths Detection to support with managing complex tax risks as the business delivers in the region.
• Direction to this role provided by the Smiths Detection Group Tax Director.

• Group Tax Director.
• Regional Finance Team.
• Regional tax authorities.
• Group Auditors.
• Advisers.

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world‑leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Tax Experience, Accounting Software, GAAP, QuickBooks, Accounting, Sage, Account Reconciliation, Analysis Skills, Research Experience, SOX, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis

Department / Functional Area: Finance

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1