EMEA Tax Manager

HWI; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company specializing in high-temperature solutions seeks a Corporate Tax Manager. You will oversee compliance with corporate tax regulations for Calderys EMEA entities, prepare tax provisions, and guide stakeholders in optimizing tax strategies. Ideal candidates have advanced qualifications in tax law, strong communication and analytical skills, and experience in corporate taxation.

Qualifications

• Over five years of experience in corporate taxation.
• Strong accounting background required.
• Experience with VAT and tax systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with corporate tax regulations and IFRS reporting.
• Prepare income tax provisions and review corporate tax returns.
• Provide guidance on complex cross-border transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in tax law

Certification as a Tax Advisor

MBA in Finance

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Job Description

Summary

• Ensure compliance with corporate tax regulations Calderys entities.
• Support EMEA entities in complying with indirect tax regulations.

Responsibilities

German Taxes for Calderys EMEA entities

• Ensure compliance with corporate tax regulations and IFRS income tax reporting requirements.
• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations (current and deferred taxes under IFRS) and review corporate tax returns.
• Analyze specific transactions from a legal and tax perspective and provide guidance to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage external advisors as needed.

Indirect Taxes / VAT for EMEA Entities

• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders (Sales, Procurement, Customer Service, Accounting, etc.) to optimize complex cross-border transactions cost-effectively and tax-efficiently.
• Structure policies, streamline processes to reduce costs, improve working capital, minimize errors, and mitigate risks while ensuring proper indirect tax treatment.
• Collaborate with IT, Shared Services, and external advisors as needed to ensure proper compliance with indirect tax requirements (e.g., e-invoicing, Intrastat).
• Conduct training on indirect tax updates and best practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree in tax law with a strong accounting background. Certification as a Tax Advisor, Auditor, and/or additional qualifications such as an MBA in Finance or a business school degree is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; an additional European language is a plus (French/German)
• Agility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven collaborative skills and team spirit.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• More than five years of experience in corporate taxation, preferably with a Big Four firm, a law firm, and/or a multinational corporation.
• Experience with VAT and tax systems is a plus.

About Us

Calderys Group

Calderys is a leading global solution provider for industries operating in high temperature conditions. The Group specializes in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products, and advanced solutions to enhance steel casting, metallurgical fluxes and molding processes.

As an international business with a presence in more than 30 countries and a strong footprint in the Americas through the brand HWI, a member of Calderys, we offer our employees a world of opportunity.

With a legacy of over 150 years, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we continue to shape our future through teamwork, customer-centricity and a proactive mindset. We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries and our purpose places sustainability and innovation at the heart of our business. It reflects our reason for existing: to support our customers building a better world through sustainable solutions.

Our values are a driving force in this purpose: We are tenacious, accountable, multicultural and authentic..

In our company, performance is recognized and learning is promoted. Our services and solutions depend upon the expertise and commitment of our employees. So we ensure that they have the scope and opportunities to develop their potential within a diverse, inclusive and collaborative setting. It is an environment for people to grow, where every day is a new day and more exciting than the last.

Calderys - Forged in legacy. Fueled by excellence.

For more information, please visit Calderys.com