EMEA Foods Tax Leader – Strategy & Governance

Unilever PLC; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever PLC in the Netherlands is seeking a Regional Tax Manager EMEA who will lead tax management for the Foods organisation across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, ensuring compliance, governance and practical tax support for business and finance stakeholders. The role will manage several direct reports across markets.

You will drive tax strategy, coordinate filings and transfer pricing, and partner with external advisors on complex issues.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in tax roles across multiple markets.
• Strong understanding of direct/indirect taxes, VAT, transfer pricing.
• Experience with ERP systems and finance transformation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership in a matrix environment.
• Ability to translate complex tax requirements into practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Regional tax governance and drive the tax strategy.
• Local business partner for the region on tax affairs.
• Identify and support response to new tax obligations and optimization.
• Ensure local tax compliance filings and payments.
• Lead tax advisory on projects like restructurings and acquisitions.
• Assess VAT/Customs/WHT implications of new operating models.
• Manage tax authority inquiries and audits.
• Provide leadership to and develop tax managers across countries.

Skills

Tax governance

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

ERP systems (SAP)

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Unilever PLC in the Netherlands is seeking a Regional Tax Manager EMEA who will lead tax management for the Foods organisation across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, ensuring compliance, governance and practical tax support for business and finance stakeholders. The role will manage several direct reports across markets.

You will drive tax strategy, coordinate filings and transfer pricing, and partner with external advisors on complex issues.