Senior Indirect Tax Manager – Benelux & DACH

Mars; Veghel; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house Mars University

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars in Veghel, Netherlands, seeks an Indirect Tax Manager to lead VAT across the ICTC cluster for Benelux and DACH. You will partner with local VAT analysts, ensure compliant reporting, and drive process improvements.

The role requires 5–7 years of indirect tax experience, fluency in Dutch and English, and SAP/ERP knowledge. German is a plus; hybrid or on-site options may apply depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years indirect tax experience in-house or advisory.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; German a plus.
• Bachelor in fiscal law or fiscal economics.
• Good working knowledge of SAP/ERP systems.
• Understanding of European e-invoicing rules is preferred.
• Knowledge of customs regulations is a benefit.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Independent, proactive, self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Lead VAT function for ICTC cluster DACH and Benelux, including two direct reports.
• Lead VAT compliance activities in ICTC cluster, including Netherlands.
• Analyze and renew current VAT processes and ways of working.
• Assist ICTC Director in Tax Risk Control Framework development.
• Co-manage relationship with tax authorities.
• Lead indirect tax audits and act as VAT point of contact.
• Provide VAT support for onboarding of newly acquired entities into ICTC scope.
• Act as business partner and analyse indirect tax aspects of new operations.
• Create VAT awareness and guidance across departments.
• Participate in Mars global tax projects to reduce tax risks.

Skills

Leadership

VAT concepts

Cross-border trade

Dutch

English

German (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor in fiscal law/economics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mars in Veghel, Netherlands, seeks an Indirect Tax Manager to lead VAT across the ICTC cluster for Benelux and DACH. You will partner with local VAT analysts, ensure compliant reporting, and drive process improvements.

The role requires 5–7 years of indirect tax experience, fluency in Dutch and English, and SAP/ERP knowledge. German is a plus; hybrid or on-site options may apply depending on assignment.