Tax Services Team Manager

Boehringer Ingelheim; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in Wrocław is seeking a strategic Tax Services Team Manager to lead the A2R leadership in GBS and drive excellence across direct and indirect tax services.

You will manage a high-performing team, coordinate cross-functional tax activities (CIT, WHT, VAT, Tax Accounting), ensure compliance, and develop standardised processes while fostering development and continuous improvement in a diverse international environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in tax in an internationally operating company or tax consulting firm.
• Master’s degree in finance and accounting with a tax focus.
• 2+ years of people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect taxation and tax reporting requirements.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the professional service delivery of the Tax Services team and drive continuous improvement across direct and indirect tax services.
• Coordinate work preparation for tax compliance matters such as data gathering, reconciliations, and checks.
• Management of all direct and indirect tax activities for countries in scope, including CIT, WHT, VAT, and Tax Accounting topics.
• Develop standardized processes and procedures in taxation and ensure accuracy of tax compliance data.
• Train and develop employees and stakeholders in tax processes and responsibilities.
• Interface with internal GBS stakeholders and local business representatives on tax topics.

Skills

Team management

Tax expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP know-how

English language

Education

Master’s degree in finance and accounting with tax focus

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

The position

Looking for a strategic leadership role where you can shape and elevate Tax Services across markets while developing high‑performing teams? Join our Accounting‑to‑Reporting (A2R) Leadership Team in GBS Wrocław as Tax Services Team Manager, driving operational excellence, standardisation, and innovation across direct and indirect tax services, while fostering a strong culture of development and continuous improvement.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Managing the professional service delivery of the team, and driving continuous improvement of direct and indirect tax services, ensuring that accountabilities within the countries in scope are delivered accurately and on time.
• Managing a Tax Services team within the Center Organization under the Stream Head, coordinating work preparation for tax compliance matters such as data gathering, reconciliations, and related checks.
• Taking cross‑functional responsibility for the management, preparation, and coordination of all direct and indirect tax activities for the countries in scope, including CIT, WHT, VAT, and Tax Accounting topics.
• Proactively optimizing complex tax topics and supporting the development of standardised processes and procedures in the area of direct and indirect taxation.
• Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of tax compliance data by monitoring activities and performing relevant controls, while guaranteeing compliance with applicable tax legislation and implementing new regulatory requirements.
• Managing the training and development of employees, and relevant stakeholders within the GBS Centre, promoting a consistent understanding of tax processes, responsibilities, and ways of working.
• Supporting the standardisation of processes and procedures in the area of direct and indirect taxation.
• Acting as the key interface for internal GBS stakeholders and local business representatives, providing guidance on direct and indirect taxation matters and other tax-related topics, including tax technical expertise.
• Guaranteeing compliance with relevant tax legislation and regulations, including the implementation of new legal and regulatory requirements.
• Following all company policies, procedures, and processes related to Finance, Taxation, IT, and other applicable areas.

Qualifications & Requirements

You should speak English at a minimum C1 level. You have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a tax consulting firm or a comparable position in an internationally operating company, preferably in a Shared Services environment.

• A master’s degree in finance and accountancy or similar with a tax focus.
• 2+ years of people management experience.
• Broad taxation background and understanding of different professional and functional areas.
• Extensive knowledge of taxation laws, tax operations, and relevant tax reporting requirements.
• Cross‑functional knowledge and expertise in finance and accounting.
• Distinct empathy, team spirit, accountability, intrapreneurship, and a high service orientation with customer centricity.
• Positive approach with ability to come up with ideas in a Speak‑Up culture and actively participate in process optimisation.
• Proven ability to capture complex issues in a solution‑oriented working style.
• High quality awareness, resilience, and independence considering changing requirements.
• Excellent SAP know‑how and working experience with the ERP system, preferably with SAP S/4HANA.
• Ability to work in a diverse international environment.