Indirect Tax Lead

Neste Oyj; Espoo; On-site; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Finland seeks an Indirect Tax Lead/Head of Indirect Tax to oversee the Group Tax and Customs team in Espoo. The role includes responsibilities for managing indirect tax capabilities, overseeing compliance with Excise Duty and VAT/GST regulations, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in a relevant field, significant experience in international business, and proven leadership skills. Join a dynamic team committed to sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Network support from experts

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Excise tax, VAT, or GST, with a Tax authority or Big-4 firm experience.
• Proven experience in leading an international team.
• Good understanding of business processes and strategic issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the team to enhance Tax and Customs Management effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain standards and processes for indirect tax management.
• Interpret local regulatory requirements and manage compliance risks.
• Manage tax audit and litigation processes.
• Maintain effective relationships with authorities and internal departments.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Fluent in Finnish

Fluent in English

Education

Master's degree in Excise Tax and/or VAT/GST

Tools

SAP system experience

Job description

Are you our next creator of change? Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future. We are looking for you, Indirect Tax Lead/Head of Indirect Tax to our Group Tax and Customs team in Espoo. The Indirect Tax team operates across four jurisdictions: Finland, Netherlands, Singapore, and the United States. You will be responsible for maintaining and advancing our indirect tax capabilities and knowledge, specifically in the areas of Excise Duty and VAT/GST. In this job you will work closely with tax and customs experts, business partners and finance and IT colleagues as well as several process owners. In our supportive and dynamic team environment, you will be surrounded by a great team of experienced specialists and advisors who are committed to collaboration and knowledge sharing. We foster a culture of open communication, where new ideas are encouraged, and everyone's expertise is valued. We believe that by working closely together, leveraging our diverse skills and perspectives, we can collectively tackle complex challenges and drive innovation. Together with you and your specialized expertise in Indirect Tax, we can make a measurable impact today, ensuring compliance and efficiency, and simultaneously keep our promises for tomorrow by supporting Neste's strategic growth and sustainable future.

What we offer

We offer an interesting field of international business environment where expertized indirect tax function plays an important role as part of our business promise. You will get specialized support and network from our own experts and colleagues. Due to time differences, this role may occasionally require flexibility outside of normal office hours.

Your role in our team

• Team Lead & Support: Support your team to further develop the effectiveness of Tax and Customs Management as well as staying up to date with indirect tax related developments in legislation, case law and local practice.

• Indirect Tax Governance: Develop, implement, and maintain standards, processes, controls, tools, including AI and digital platforms, and governance for the indirect tax management area.

• Expertise and Risk Management: Serve as the subject matter expert, interpreting local regulatory requirements, assessing, tracking, and managing compliance risks, and keeping up-to-date with legislative changes.

• Audits and Assurance: Manage the tax audit and litigation processes (governmental and internal).

• Stakeholder Relations: Maintain and develop effective relationships with relevant authorities and internal departments (Finance, Operations, Sales, Legal) and manage the international network of indirect tax specialists.

The best combination to succeed in this role

• Master's degree or similar, preferably in Excise Tax and/or VAT/GST.
• Solid experience of international business in the field of Excise tax, VAT or GST, with experience from a Tax authority, Big-4 firm, or industry highly valued.
• Proven experience in leading an international team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated delegation, leadership, and project management skills.
• Fluency in Finnish and English.
• Good understanding of main business processes and strategic issues.
• Experience dealing with Tax Authorities.
• Earlier experience with the SAP system is an advantage.

Let's get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by January 16, 2026. If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Taru Taajamaa, Head of Group Tax and Customs, [phone]. Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered. We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The first interviews are preliminarily scheduled to take place in week 5. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A possible security clearance is obtained with your consent.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company's annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027. Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com