EMEA VAT & Indirect Tax Lead — Process Automation

Fortive Corporation (SE); Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortive's Fluke Europe B.V. in Eindhoven seeks an EMEA VAT Manager to lead EU VAT compliance across multiple registrations and to drive cross-functional projects with EMEA and Fluke HQ.

You will own VAT processes, coordinate reporting, and advance Process Automation using Oracle eBTax, iTax (4Apps), and E‑Invoicing integrations.

The role reports to the Finance Compliance team and has one direct report; it requires 5+ years in EU VAT, fluent English, and strong collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of EU VAT compliance and tax project management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of VAT compliance across multiple EU jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to initiate and drive change projects.
• Ability to identify risks and escalate when needed.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain VAT compliance across EMEA ensuring timely preparation and submission of VAT returns, EC Sales listings, and Intrastat.
• Review VAT returns and manage accurate and timely completion by the teams involved.
• Review and reconciliation of EC Sales Lists, EC Purchase lists (as required), and Intrastat Declarations for all VAT registrations, ensuring accurate, timely and complete submission of all returns.
• Validate internal processes and transactions for proper VAT accounting.
• Maximize efficiencies in operating and reporting systems to reduce the VAT liabilities within the legislative framework.
• Liaise with and manage the working relationship with tax authorities during routine audits and ad hoc enquiries.
• Keep up to date with local rules and regulations across EMEA and translate the impact on our internal processes.

Skills

EU VAT Compliance

Tax project management

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluent

Tools

Oracle eBTax Rules

iTax (4Apps)

E-Invoicing integrations

Job description

Fortive's Fluke Europe B.V. in Eindhoven seeks an EMEA VAT Manager to lead EU VAT compliance across multiple registrations and to drive cross-functional projects with EMEA and Fluke HQ.

You will own VAT processes, coordinate reporting, and advance Process Automation using Oracle eBTax, iTax (4Apps), and E‑Invoicing integrations.

The role reports to the Finance Compliance team and has one direct report; it requires 5+ years in EU VAT, fluent English, and strong collaboration.