Europe Tax & Compliance Leader

Vanderlande; Santpedor; Hybrid; EUR 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days (20 statutory days +

Flexible working hours

Hybrid workplace (40% home / 60% in-0f

Health & Wellbeing budget €300/year

Commuting allowance, travel reimbursed

Working from home allowance

Pension & health insurance discount

On-site health centres with gym

Vanderlande Academy and training

Vanderlande Network communities

Job summary

Vanderlande seeks a Finance Team Lead Tax & Compliance Europe to lead the regional tax and compliance function across multiple European countries. You will guide day-to-day tax compliance, governance, and policy execution while collaborating with Group Tax, Finance, and local teams.

You bring a strong background in corporate tax, VAT, and transfer pricing with a leadership mindset. The role offers a hybrid model, competitive pay, and a path to shape Europe-wide tax strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in tax, tax compliance, or a related finance function in an international environment.
• Experience leading, coaching, or coordinating a team.
• Good knowledge of corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and general tax compliance requirements.
• Experience working with tax authorities, auditors, and external advisors.
• Experience with process improvement and standardization initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Proactive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative leader who combines technical expertise with service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Europe Tax & Compliance team.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution of tax compliance and reporting across Europe.
• Coordinate corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other tax compliance activities with Group Tax and local Finance teams.
• Support transfer pricing compliance activities and documentation requirements.
• Act as a key contact for tax authorities, auditors, external advisors, and internal stakeholders on operational tax matters.
• Identify and manage tax risks, escalate issues as needed.
• Translate changes in tax legislation into practical guidance for the business.
• Maintain and improve tax controls, documentation, and compliance processes.
• Drive standardization and process improvements across European tax and compliance activities.
• Identify recurring issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support business projects with practical tax advice.
• Contribute to finance transformation and compliance initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, Payroll, and local business teams.
• Support knowledge sharing and consistent application of Group Tax policies across Europe.

Skills

Team leadership

Tax compliance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

English fluent

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax/Finance/Accounting/Economics

Job description

Vanderlande seeks a Finance Team Lead Tax & Compliance Europe to lead the regional tax and compliance function across multiple European countries. You will guide day-to-day tax compliance, governance, and policy execution while collaborating with Group Tax, Finance, and local teams.

You bring a strong background in corporate tax, VAT, and transfer pricing with a leadership mindset. The role offers a hybrid model, competitive pay, and a path to shape Europe-wide tax strategies.