Global Tax Manager

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK seeks a Global Tax Manager in Amsterdam to shape and execute the direct tax strategy across diverse markets. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of tax experience and a Master’s degree in Tax Law or Fiscal Economics.

You will engage with various stakeholders, drive compliance, and lead tax audits. Strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to influence tax processes and build impactful relationships globally.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct tax experience from Big Four or in-house multinational roles.
• Ability to handle technically complex tax issues under regulatory ambiguity.
• Experience in building effective relationships across diverse functions.

Responsibilities

• Drive direct tax strategy and planning aligned with global objectives.
• Provide tax input into M&A transactions and joint ventures.
• Monitor legislative developments and manage tax risks.

Skills

Data-driven reporting

Analytical rigour

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Education

Master’s degree in Tax Law / Fiscal Economics

Job description

Job Description

As Global Tax Manager you play a key role in shaping and executing our direct tax strategy across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of markets. You will operate at the intersection of tax technical excellence and real commercial impact, supporting on business expansion, M&A, legal restructurings and operating model evolution. You will report into the Global Tax Strategy & Planning Director.

• Drive direct tax strategy and planning aligned with the Group’s global ETR and cash tax objectives.
• Provide hands-on tax input into M&A transactions, joint ventures, market entry, and business reorganisations — from pre-deal structuring through to post-transaction implementation.
• Lead transfer pricing support for legal entities: local implementation, documentation, and risk monitoring.
• Navigate Pillar Two/GloBE implications for the portfolio — QDMTT exposure analysis, scenario modelling, and integration into planning activities.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across your territory portfolio and translate findings into actionable briefing materials for senior stakeholders.
• Identify, document, and manage direct tax risks; lead and support tax audits and disputes in coordination with local finance teams and external advisors.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tax processes, tools, and data capabilities.
• Act as the trusted tax interface for regional finance, legal, and business teams — building relationships across diverse, internationally dispersed organisations.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making an impact through data-driven reporting, works hands-on, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. We look for people who Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together.

Other qualifications include:

• Master’s degree in Tax Law / Fiscal Economics (LL.M. or advanced international tax qualification preferred).
• At least 8 years of direct tax experience from Big Four / top-tier law firm and/or in-house multinational roles.
• Analytical rigour that handles technically complex tax issues with precision — even under regulatory ambiguity.
• Commercial acumen: you translate technical analysis into pragmatic, business-relevant recommendations and engage credibly with non-tax partners.
• Stakeholder engagement: you build effective relationships across functions and geographies with ease.
• Ownership & initiative: you identify issues proactively, drive work to conclusion, and thrive with limited supervision.
• Cross-cultural agility: you navigate multi-jurisdictional environments and diverse regulatory cultures with confidence.
• Clear, concise communication — you make the complex accessible for any audience.