Europe Tax & Compliance Lead — Hybrid & Impact

Vanderlande; Saronno; Hybrid; EUR 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Wellbeing budget €300

Commuting allowance

WFH allowance

Pension discount

On-site health centres

Vanderlande Academy

Network communities

Job summary

Vanderlande seeks a Finance Team Lead Tax & Compliance Europe to lead the regional tax and compliance team across Europe. You will drive regulatory tax compliance, partner with Group Tax and localFinance teams, and advance process improvements in a dynamic international environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating corporate income tax, VAT, and transfer pricing; supporting audits; and translating tax changes into practical business actions. Hybrid work with strong leadership is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, Economics.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in tax, tax compliance, or a related finance function within an international environment.
• Experience leading, coaching, or coordinating a team.
• Good knowledge of corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and general tax compliance requirements.
• Experience with tax authorities, auditors, and external advisors.
• Experience with process improvement and standardisation initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Europe Tax & Compliance team.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution of tax compliance and reporting activities across Europe.
• Coordinate corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other relevant tax compliance activities in cooperation with Group Tax and local Finance teams.
• Support transfer pricing compliance activities and documentation requirements.
• Act as a key contact for tax authorities, auditors, external advisors, and internal stakeholders on operational tax matters.
• Identify and manage tax risks, ensuring issues are escalated and addressed appropriately.
• Translate changes in tax legislation into practical guidance and actions for the business.
• Maintain and improve tax controls, documentation, and compliance processes.
• Drive standardisation and process improvements across European tax and compliance activities.
• Identify recurring issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support business projects and operational activities with practical tax advice.
• Contribute to finance transformation, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, Payroll, and local business teams.
• Support knowledge sharing and consistent application of Group Tax policies across Europe.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, Economics

Job description

Vanderlande seeks a Finance Team Lead Tax & Compliance Europe to lead the regional tax and compliance team across Europe. You will drive regulatory tax compliance, partner with Group Tax and localFinance teams, and advance process improvements in a dynamic international environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating corporate income tax, VAT, and transfer pricing; supporting audits; and translating tax changes into practical business actions. Hybrid work with strong leadership is offered.