Global Tax Manager | GEM Finance

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 – Growth & Emerging Markets to shape and execute direct tax strategies across diverse markets including Latin America and APAC. You will lead tax input for M&A transactions and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

This role requires strong analytical skills and a master's degree in Tax Law or Fiscal Economics, along with proficiency in managing complex tax issues in multi-jurisdictional environments.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of direct tax experience from Big Four / top-tier law firm and/or in-house multinational roles.
• Navigate multi-jurisdictional environments and diverse regulatory cultures confidently.
• Identify issues proactively and thrive with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Drive direct tax strategy and planning across Growth & Emerging Market jurisdictions.
• Provide tax input into M&A transactions, joint ventures, and market entries.
• Lead transfer pricing support for legal entities in relevant jurisdictions.

Skills

Analytical rigour

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Ownership & initiative

Cross-cultural agility

Clear, concise communication

Education

Master’s degree in Tax Law / Fiscal Economics

Job description

Job Description

As Global Tax Manager – Growth & Emerging Markets, you play a key role in shaping and executing our direct tax strategy across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of markets in Latin America, Eurasia, Middle East Africa and APAC. You will operate at the intersection of tax technical excellence and real commercial impact, supporting business expansion, M&A, legal restructurings and operating model evolution. You will report to the Global Tax Strategy & Planning Director.

• Drive direct tax strategy and planning across Growth & Emerging Market jurisdictions, 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 in Growth & Emerging Market jurisdictions: 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 across the Growth & Emerging Markets portfolio.
• 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.