Global Head of Tax

dsm-firmenich; Maastricht; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

International culture

Focus on sustainability

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Global Head of Group Tax – Solutions Products to lead the tax strategy for our Animal Nutrition & Health business. This role involves advising senior leadership, safeguarding the company’s tax position, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Salary is competitive, ranging between 110,000 and 150,000 EUR per year, depending on qualifications. The ideal candidate will have significant international tax experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in international tax roles, ideally in complex global organizations.
• Broad knowledge of domestic and international tax matters, including planning and fiscal sensitivities.
• Fluency in business English is required; additional languages are valued.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Solutions tax strategy, safeguarding the company’s tax position.
• Optimize global tax and customs positions across various domains.
• Act as the Solutions tax center of expertise, developing and executing tax policies.

Skills

International tax expertise

Tax strategy development

Strong communication skills

Fluency in English

Education

Academic degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Shape the tax strategy of a global Animal Nutrition & Health business. As Global Head of Group Tax – Solutions Products company, you will lead tax strategy, safeguard the business’s tax position, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership—enabling confident decision‑making, compliant growth, and strong governance.

Salary range depending on qualification: 110.000 EUR - 150.000 EUR base/year/gross

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Solutions tax strategy, safeguarding the company’s tax position while considering increased public scrutiny, reputational risk, and ethical standards.
• Optimize the global tax and customs position across Solutions, including indirect taxes, transfer pricing, supply chain, group financing, M&A, and evolving frameworks such as Pillar II.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage tax and customs risks and opportunities, driving effective implementation across business units, regions, and countries.
• Monitor and analyze global tax developments, translating regulatory changes into clear implications and actions for the Solutions business.
• Lead tax audits and negotiations with tax authorities worldwide, influencing local management and finance teams to act in line with tax policies, even where interests may conflict.
• Act as the Solutions tax center of expertise, developing and deploying tax policies, building tax awareness, and independently executing tax matters within Group Tax governance.

Benefits

• A truly international mindset and culture, where global and regional activities are tightly linked.
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• Barrier‑free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.

Qualifications

• An academic degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in international tax.
• Extensive experience in international tax roles, ideally gained within a multinational or complex global organization, with exposure to group tax environments.
• Broad knowledge of domestic and international tax matters, including tax structures, planning, and fiscal sensitivities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Fluency in business English is required; additional languages are an advantage and valued in our global environment.

About Animal Nutrition & Health

This role is part of the Solutions Products Company, SolCo. SolCo is one of the two standalone entities created from ANH as part of the divestment to CVC capital. It is an innovation‑focused, customer‑facing Animal Nutrition company, bringing together the capabilities that deliver value‑added, science‑based, integrated solutions for the global animal protein value chain. www.dsm-firmenich.com/ANH

Equal Opportunity Statement

At ANH, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.