Lead Tax solution architect

Damco Spain SL; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned professional with extensive experience in tax transformation and SAP implementations. In this pivotal role, you will lead tax projects, leveraging your expertise in tax technology and project management to drive successful outcomes. You will collaborate with a diverse team, fostering an inclusive culture while navigating complex global tax rules. With a commitment to your professional growth, this role offers a supportive environment and access to world-class learning programs. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and rewards your efforts.

Benefits

Pension

Family health insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible working hours

World-class learning programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in Tax transformation with significant SAP involvement.
• Proven leadership in tax project management and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax transformation projects with a focus on SAP implementations.
• Utilize best practices for tax technology implementation and stakeholder management.

Skills

Tax transformation

SAP implementation

Tax technology implementation

Project management

Strategic and analytical skills

Global tax rules understanding

SAP functionalities (MM/FI/SD)

Communication skills

Leadership qualities

Stakeholder analysis

Tools

SAP

One Source

E-Invoicing

DRC

ACR

SAC

PaPM

Group Reporting

Job description

Here at A.P. Moller - Maersk we’re embarking on an industry-defining transformation, on a bold new direction, expanding our capabilities to become a true end-to-end logistics provider that can deliver intelligent solutions for customers around the world. Our software and technology are centre stage in creating value for our business and our customers. It’s a big moment for all of us – and we all have our part to play.

What We offer

To work at Maersk is to work with the world. You’ll learn from – and collaborate with – skilled professionals who literally move the world, every day. With a supportive environment to develop your skills, you’ll gain access to world-class learning programmes to accelerate your career goals. And you’ll find yourself welcome in our diverse and inclusive culture, where you are valued for who you are and rewarded for what you bring. For this and many other of our roles, we can offer the flexibility of hybrid working, alongside industry leading benefits such as pension and family health/dental insurances as standard.

Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience (15+ years) in Tax transformation with significant SAP involvement.
• Proven experience in multiple SAP implementation projects (Indirect AND/OR Direct Tax focus).
• Experience in tax technology implementation including requirements gathering, design, build, and testing.
• Significant experience in tax project and product management in a lead role with a successful track record utilising best practice tools and techniques.
• In-depth experience with tax technical concepts in both indirect and direct tax contexts.
• Excellent strategic and analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong understanding of global tax rules (Indirect and/or Direct).
• Deep knowledge of relevant SAP functionalities eg, MM/FI/SD.
• Ability to translate tax requirements into SAP solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven leadership qualities with experience in Agile methodologies, capable of navigating change and risk effectively.
• Exceptional stakeholder analysis and management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and drive cross-functional teamwork.

Desired Skills (Beneficial):

• Knowledge of tax technology solutions (tax engines – One Source, E-Invoicing, DRC, ACR).
• Experience with financial reporting processes in SAP.
• Familiarity with SAP tools (e.g., SAC, PaPM, Group Reporting).

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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