Tax Team Leader

PEPCO Poland Sp. z o.o.; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical care

Sports cards

Events

Shopping vouchers

LinkedIn Learning access

Meal subsidies

Job summary

PEPCO Poland Sp. z o.o. in Poznań is seeking a Tax Lead to manage group-wide tax matters and support a major SAP ERP implementation. You will collaborate with tax, finance and IT teams to drive process improvements and ensure accurate tax data and reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in tax, strong English, and proven leadership. A hybrid work model with at least two days onsite in Poznań is offered along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Tax or a similar role in a fast-paced, high-change environment.
• Experience with multi-tax jurisdiction ERP implementation (SAP preferred).
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Tax technology experience and ability to deliver cross-jurisdiction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day tax matters on a Group-wide basis.
• Support the implementation of a new multi-tax jurisdiction ERP system (SAP) from design through go-live, stabilisation and ongoing development.
• Collaborate with Group Tax Team and ERP implementation team (Finance and IT).
• Support tax modules of the new ERP system.
• Drive automation to standardise, automate and simplify tax processes and integrate with ERP.

Skills

Tax management

ERP implementation

SAP knowledge

English fluency

Leadership

Data analytics

Automation tools

Education

Tax qualification / Accountant

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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Pepco is a well-known and respected brand, present in 19 European countries. Every month, over 36 million customers visit over 4,000 of our stores. This success is driven by over 31,000 employees in stores, distribution centers, and offices across Europe, who ensure the best shopping experience for our customers.

Our greatest strength comes from our people—their passion and energy inspire us to keep reaching higher! Join us and be a part of our success story!

Location: Poznań, wielkopolskie, PL, 60-479

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead day-to-day tax matters on a Group-wide basis, covering a number of entities and jurisdictions.
• Support the implementation of a new multi-tax jurisdiction ERP system (SAP) on behalf of the Group Tax Team from design through to go-live, stabilisation, and ongoing development.
• Collaborate with core components of the Group Tax Team (Tax Compliance and Reporting, Transfer Pricing, etc.) and ERP implementation team (Finance and IT).
• Support tax modules of the new ERP system.
• Collaborate with members of the Group Tax Team to gather business requirements and understand existing requirements and processes with a view to identify improvements in processes.
• Drive innovation through the use of technology to standardise, automate, and simplify tax processes, and oversee the integration with the ERP system.
• Define and validate tax data requirements including sensitive master data, transactional data, and reporting outputs.
• Support Tax Compliance and Reporting on a group-wide basis (including Direct and Indirect Tax), covering a number of entities and jurisdictions.
• Lead on tax risk through technology, ensuring effective controls and test effectiveness of controls.
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholder queries.
• Link with internal audit and act as subject matter expert to validate controls.
• Support tax transformation projects including new country openings and digitization.
• Maintain open and transparent relationships with tax authorities.
• Lead the team in line with our values, behaviours and the strategic agenda.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Tax / similar role (e xperience in a high change, fast-paced environment with exposure to Europe preferable).
• Experience and knowledge of multi-tax jurisdiction ERP implementation (configuration and ongoing development) for a multinational organisation is critical, specific SAP knowledge is preferable.
• Preferable tax qualification or qualified accountant, for example ATT / CTA / ADIT (or equivalent) or AAT / ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent), e.g. Qualified Accountant or Qualified Tax Adviser.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Track record in tax technology, delivering cross-jurisdiction projects to drive value.
• Experience in overseeing multiple projects to deliver on deadlines and objectives.
• Experience integrating tax engines and tax technology into ERP systems.
• Familiarity with automation tools and data analytics platforms (e.g. Alteryx, PowerBI, etc.).
• Broad understanding of business needs and awareness of competitors and retail landscape.
• Self-motivation and excellent time and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Results orientated, presenting results in a structured and professional manner.
• Strong analytical skills, market awareness, and the ability to adopt evolving industry trends.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model, with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite at the Poznań office.

You are bound to like your job at Pepco because we guarantee:

• Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe.
• A competitive salary and real opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!
• Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure.
• An extensive benefits platform offering a wide range of options - including medical care, sports cards, events, trips, shopping vouchers, and more.
• Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores - get your favorite products at even better prices!
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning (for IT - Udemy Business), giving you thousands of expert-led courses to support your professional development, build new skills, and learn at your own pace.
• The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment.
• Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program -our employees' well-being is our top priority!
• Smart Lunch - meal subsidies for the company canteen, giving access to daily on-site dishes at discounted prices.
• Financial recognition in the form of jubilee awards, additional days off, and loyalty-based discounts for employees celebrating their work anniversaries.
• A social fund providing additional financial support to ensure security and assistance in various life situations.
• A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge - despite being a large organization, we’ve maintained a warm, informal atmosphere.
• A role within a unique organizational culture - Pepcoolture - where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work.