Senior Product Manager – European Tax & E-Invoicing Automation

AppZen; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven compliance solutions provider is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the development of automation solutions for European tax compliance and e-invoicing. The role includes managing the product lifecycle, translating regulatory requirements into product features, and ensuring compliance with complex tax regulations. The ideal candidate has extensive product management experience and a deep understanding of European tax technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work options

Excellent growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of product management experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with European tax technology or VAT compliance software.
• Deep understanding of the European regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full product lifecycle from ideation through launch.
• Translate tax regulations into product features.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop solutions.

Skills

Technical fluency

Outstanding communication skills

Analytical mindset

Complex initiative management

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Degree in finance, accounting, law, computer science, or related field

Professional qualification in tax or accounting (e.g., CTA, ACCA, CPA)

Tools

SaaS products

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday)

T&E platforms (e.g., SAP Concur, Coupa, Expensify)

Job description

AppZen is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Product Manager to lead the development of automation solutions in the areas of European tax compliance and e-invoicing. This role will drive key initiatives, including automated VAT reclaim for T&E expenses, e-invoicing compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and broader tax digitization efforts. You will define the vision and roadmap for a platform that simplifies complex European tax regulations into seamless, scalable software products for global businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full product lifecycle from ideation through launch and iteration, focusing on European tax automation and e-invoicing modules.
• Translate evolving tax regulations (e.g., VAT, e-invoicing mandates like Italy’s SDI, France's Chorus Pro, etc.) into actionable product features.
• Work closely with engineering, finance, tax, legal, compliance, and design teams to develop innovative, compliant solutions.
• Define and prioritize the product roadmap based on regulatory timelines, business value, and customer needs.
• Collaborate with external partners, government platforms, and tax advisors to ensure product compliance and technical feasibility.
• Identify opportunities to leverage OCR, RPA, APIs, and ML for data extraction, document validation, and compliance automation.
• Monitor emerging European tax trends and legislative changes to anticipate product adjustments.
• Set KPIs for product success (e.g., VAT reclaim rates, regulatory adherence, user adoption, e-invoice submission success rates).
• Ensure products meet the highest standards for security, privacy, auditability, and financial compliance.

Experience

• 5–8+ years of product management experience.
• Mandatory: 3+ years of hands-on experience with European tax technology, e-invoicing solutions, ERP tax modules, or VAT compliance software.
• Deep understanding of the European regulatory environment for electronic invoicing (e.g., Italy SDI, Spain SII, France Chorus Pro, PEPPOL standards).
• Experience delivering SaaS or enterprise software products with compliance or regulatory components.
• Familiarity with T&E platforms (e.g., SAP Concur, Coupa, Expensify) and/or ERP financial modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday).
• Proven track record of integrating with external tax authorities, government portals, or real-time invoice clearance systems.
• Background in tax technology consulting, Big 4 tax tech teams, or in-house tax/finance product roles (preferred).

Skills

• Strong technical fluency: able to work with engineers on APIs, document validation pipelines, and compliance integration architecture.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain regulatory concepts clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset; able to create and interpret dashboards tracking tax reclaim, filing success, and compliance KPIs.
• Ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
• Expert prioritization skills in high-pressure, evolving regulatory landscapes.

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of VAT processes, T&E spend compliance, and e-invoicing obligations across major European markets.
• Awareness of upcoming tax digitalization initiatives (e.g., EU ViDA proposal).
• Familiarity with OCR technologies, digital signatures, e-invoice formats (XML, UBL), and data validation standards.
• Working knowledge of GDPR, financial data security, and electronic document archiving laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting, law, computer science, or a related field.
• Professional qualification in tax or accounting (e.g., CTA, ACCA, CPA) is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Help global companies unlock major operational efficiencies and compliance advantages.
• Own and shape key products that are mission-critical to business success.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with high ownership, autonomy, and visibility.
• Competitive salary, flexible remote work options, and excellent growth opportunities.