VAT Advisory Lead — Automation & Oracle Projects

Centalion; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Centalion is seeking a VAT Manager (Advisory) to provide strategic VAT advisory support to the business, focusing on new transactions, structures, and cross-border flows. The role includes driving Oracle implementation workstreams, automating VAT processes, and ensuring compliant reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in VAT with strong knowledge of VAT legislation, ERP experience (Oracle/SAP), and an interest in tax technology.

Qualifications

• University degree in Tax, Law, Economics, Accounting or related field.
• Post-graduate VAT qualification is an advantage.
• Approximately 5–7 years of VAT experience, preferably from a Big 4 firm or multinational environment.
• In-depth knowledge of VAT legislation and regulations (essential). Familiarity with customs and excise matters is a plus.
• Experience in VAT advisory and VAT technology/automation projects.
• Strong interest in and aptitude for tax technology and automation.
• Ability to bridge tax knowledge with system/process design.
• Experience with ERP implementations (Oracle, SAP) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide VAT advisory services to the business on commercial transactions, new structures, and cross-border flows.
• Analyse cross-border flows of goods and services to identify and mitigate VAT risks across relevant jurisdictions.
• Lead VAT-related workstreams within the ORACLE implementation project, ensuring correct VAT determination and reporting.
• Drive tax technology and automation initiatives to improve VAT processes and controls.
• Advise internal stakeholders on VAT implications of business decisions.
• Support M&A transactions with VAT due diligence and integration activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement new VAT reporting requirements (e-reporting, e-invoicing, real-time VAT reporting).
• Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement technology-driven VAT solutions.
• Support and enhance VAT compliance across the Group.
• Manage relationships with external advisers across jurisdictions.

Skills

VAT advisory

ERP implementations

Tax technology/automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Tax, Law, Economics, Accounting

Post-graduate VAT qualification (advantage)

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Tax technology tools

Job description

Centalion is seeking a VAT Manager (Advisory) to provide strategic VAT advisory support to the business, focusing on new transactions, structures, and cross-border flows. The role includes driving Oracle implementation workstreams, automating VAT processes, and ensuring compliant reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in VAT with strong knowledge of VAT legislation, ERP experience (Oracle/SAP), and an interest in tax technology.