Manager International Tax (all genders)

FrieslandCampina; Amersfoort; Hybrid; EUR 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range €6,550–€9,200

Hybrid work with flexible hours

Train card / €0.23 per km (max 30 km)

200 hours annual leave

Laptop, phone and home office setup

Head office snacks: milk/cheese

Job summary

FrieslandCampina seeks an experienced Manager International Tax to drive tax governance, reporting and planning across multiple operating countries. You will work with the International Tax Director, local finance teams and Legal to navigate tax risks and opportunities in a truly international business environment.

You will guide transfer pricing, tax audits and compliance, while shaping tax strategy in alignment with FrieslandCampina’s global brands and value chain.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in tax law, tax economics, accounting or related.
• 8+ years experience in corporate and international tax in a multinational setting.
• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax, tax accounting, transfer pricing and governance.
• Experience with European tax authorities, audits and compliance; M&A exposure is a plus.
• Based in the Netherlands with solid Dutch tax knowledge.
• Analytical, problem-solving and ability to translate topics into clear guidance.
• Business-minded, hands-on, able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-country collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key tax contact for countries in scope, partnering with local teams.
• Provide practical tax advice balancing technical and business needs.
• Strengthen tax knowledge and ways of working across the region.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual tax reporting for the countries in scope.
• Review tax accounting matters and liaise with auditors for timely reporting.
• Monitor tax positions and compliance, supporting tax controls and planning.
• Support tax audits, structuring changes and cross-functional projects.
• Coordinate transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreements.

Skills

Experience: international tax

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Business-minded

Education

Tax-related degree

Job description

As Manager International Tax, you will help manage the tax position of FrieslandCampina’s operating companies across an international region. Working closely with the International Tax Director, local tax and finance teams, and colleagues across the business, you will combine tax expertise with a practical business partnering approach. You will contribute to tax reporting, compliance, transfer pricing, governance and planning, while supporting projects and helping the business navigate tax risks and opportunities.

• Vacaturelocatie: Amersfoort, NLD, 3818LE
• Discipline: Finance Career Site
• Contract Hours: 32-40
• Currently based in the Netherlands
• Hybrid working with flexible working hours

Why join FrieslandCampina?

• Work in an international tax environment with exposure to multiple countries, businesses and stakeholders.
• Contribute to tax decisions and projects that have a direct connection to FrieslandCampina’s business and value chain.
• Collaborate across Tax, Finance, Legal and business teams, with room to build strong international relationships.
• Join a purpose-driven organisation where professional growth, trust and autonomy are encouraged.

What we ask

• Academic degree in tax law, tax economics, accounting or related.
• 8+ years experience in corporate and international tax in an international business environment and/or a professional services firm.
• Good knowledge of corporate income tax, tax accounting, transfer pricing and tax governance, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical business context.
• Experience with European tax authorities, tax audits and compliance processes; exposure to M&A, restructurings or international tax projects is an advantage.
• Currently based in the Netherlands, with a solid understanding of Dutch corporate tax legislation and practical experience applying it.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify tax risks and opportunities and translate complex topics into clear recommendations.
• Business-minded, hands-on and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across countries and functions.

What we offer

At FrieslandCampina you work on strong, globally loved brands enjoyed by millions every day, like Friso, Campina, Chocomel and Frisian Flag. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we combine an international environment with a clear social and sustainable purpose. We support your growth through training, coaching and internal career opportunities. With trust and autonomy, you can make real impact. Employment benefits:

• Salary between €6,550 and €9,200 gross per month (full-time), depending on experience and fit for the role.
• A work week of 32 to 40 hours, 15% company performance-based bonus, 8% holiday allowance and a pension scheme.
• Hybrid working with flexible working hours, a train card and/or €0.23 per km (max. 30 km one way).
• 200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours.
• A laptop, phone and home office equipment to support flexible working.
• Extras at the head office, such as milk and cheese during lunch, fresh fruit and barista coffee.

Vacancy description

Business Partnering & Collaboration

• Act as a key tax contact for countries in your scope, partnering with local finance and tax teams as well as Legal, business groups and other functions.
• Provide practical tax advice on day-to-day questions, balancing technical requirements with business needs.
• Guide local tax and finance colleagues and contribute to strengthening tax knowledge and ways of working across the region.

Tax Accounting & Reporting

• Coordinate and review quarterly and annual tax reporting for the countries in your scope, including tax packages, effective tax rate analysis and return-to-accrual processes.
• Prepare and review key tax accounting matters, including statutory tax rates, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions and disclosure information.
• Work with local teams and external auditors to support accurate and timely tax reporting.

Tax Governance, Compliance & Planning

• Manage and monitor corporate income tax positions and compliance activities across the region, working closely with local tax and finance teams.
• Support the International Tax Director with tax controls, tax risk management and the continued development of the tax control framework.
• Monitor relevant tax legislation and translate developments into practical implications for the business.
• Review legal and business documentation from a tax perspective, identifying tax consequences and helping ensure compliance with FrieslandCampina’s operating model and policies.
• Support tax audits, local tax planning, legal structure changes and M&A or other business projects, bringing a clear tax perspective to cross-functional discussions.

Transfer Pricing & BAPA

• Coordinate local transfer pricing documentation and support the preparation of local files, analyses and intercompany agreements.
• Work with transfer pricing colleagues and local teams to ensure documentation and compliance requirements are met on time.
• Support BAPA planning, analysis, negotiations and ongoing compliance, including interactions with local tax authorities where relevant.