Tax Manager

Damen Shipyards Group; Gorinchem; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Damen Shipyards Group, Gorinchem, is seeking a Tax Manager to shape Damen’s global tax position and work at both strategic and hands-on levels. You will influence policy, compliance and decision-making across an international organization, reporting to Head of Tax.

You will join a four-person tax team, manage core direct tax processes, and lead projects like transfer pricing, Pillar Two, and tax aspects of M&A, while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external advisors to drive the tax

Qualifications

• University degree in Tax Law or Tax Economics is required.
• ≥5 years of experience in tax advisory or in-house tax.
• Member of the Dutch Association of Tax Practitioners (NOB).
• Fluent in English and Dutch, both spoken and written.
• Ambitious, proactive and motivated to grow into Head of Tax role in coming years.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee core direct tax processes and ensure Tax Control Framework is robust.
• Manage global transfer pricing and Pillar Two implementation.
• Handle Dutch tax accounting and compliance and provide direct tax advisory.
• Address tax aspects of M&A activities and corporate restructurings.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors/tax authorities.
• Lead medium-sized tax projects and contribute to long-term tax strategy.
• Provide hands-on tax advice supporting business decisions in a global context.

Skills

5+ years tax advisory/in-house

Fluent in English and Dutch

Ambitious and proactive

Education

University degree in Tax Law or Tax Economics

Job description

About Damen

Damen is a global, family-owned shipbuilding company with a strong focus on innovation, craftsmanship and sustainable entrepreneurship. From design and construction to financing and lifecycle support, Damen is involved in every phase of a vessel’s life. Our core values — stewardship, craftsmanship, fellowship and entrepreneurship — guide everything we do.

Within Damen Global Support BV, we provide specialist expertise to support the Damen businesses worldwide, including finance, tax, legal and compliance. To strengthen our global tax function, we are looking for a Tax Manager.

The role

As Tax Manager, you play a key role in shaping, safeguarding and further developing Damen’s global tax position. This is not a purely operational role: you work at both a strategic and hands‑on level and have a direct impact on policy, compliance and decision‑making across an international organization.

You will join a close‑knit tax team of four professionals and report directly to the Head of Tax. Due to Damen’s global footprint, this role places you at the center of complex international tax matters, while offering significant room for personal and professional growth.

Key accountabilities

In this role, you take ownership of core direct tax processes and ensure that Damen’s Tax Control Framework is robust, future‑proof and well embedded throughout the organization.

Own & implement

You are responsible for key direct tax areas, including:

• Global transfer pricing
• Pillar Two implementation
• Dutch tax accounting and compliance
• Direct tax advisory for the global Damen organization
• Tax aspects of M&A activities and corporate restructurings

Connect & collaborate

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Finance, Legal and the business
• Act as a trusted partner to external advisors and tax authorities worldwide

Lead projects & strategy

• Manage medium‑sized tax projects from design through implementation
• Co‑develop the tax strategy for the coming years together with the Head of Tax

Advise & support

• Provide hands‑on, day‑to‑day tax advice to support business decisions in a dynamic international environment

Skills & Experience

You are more than a technical tax specialist — you are a connector, a strategic thinker and a future leader.

• A university degree in Tax Law or Tax Economics
• At least 5 years of experience in tax advisory and/or an in‑house tax role
• Member of the Dutch Association of Tax Practitioners (NOB)
• Fluent in English and Dutch, both spoken and written
• Ambitious, proactive and motivated to grow into a Head of Tax role in the coming years

Why Damen?

At Damen, we offer more than a job — we offer an ocean of possibilities.

• Global impact – Work at the heart of an international, multidisciplinary organization
• Career growth – A clear development path toward senior tax leadership
• A strong family‑owned culture built on trust and collaboration
• Entrepreneurial environment – Room to innovate, improve and take ownership
• Vibrant work culture – An open, informal workplace where colleagues go the extra mile for each other
• The salary for this position ranges between € 6.100 and € 8.500 gross per month (based on a full-time contract), excluding holiday allowance. The exact salary will depend on your knowledge and experience. This position is part of the colllective labour agreement Metalektro.

• Gorinchem
• Full time