Global Direct Taxes Manager - Pillar II & Strategy

Polestar; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Polestar, headquartered in Gothenburg, is seeking a Tax Manager to lead global direct tax activities within the Group Tax function. Based at Polestar HQ, you will report to the Head of Group Tax and drive Pillar II reporting, tax planning, and compliance for the Polestar group.

You will collaborate with Finance teams worldwide, provide strategic tax insights, and ensure robust controls across tax reporting. English is the primary language of communication in the group.

Qualifications

• University degree in Law or Finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience within tax.
• Experience with Pillar II reporting is desirable.
• Knowledge of tax accounting and reporting is a merit.
• Familiarity with finance processes and systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the group’s Pillar II reporting.
• Develop and implement global tax strategies to optimize the group’s tax rate.
• Advise on tax implications of cross-border transactions and restructurings.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities aligned with business objectives.
• Manage and ensure timely direct tax filings and payments.
• Oversee tax audits and inquiries from authorities.
• Review current and deferred tax calculations under local GAAP for Polestar entities.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

University degree in Law or Finance or equivalent

Job description

Let us describe the challenge we offer

We have an exciting opening at Polestar as Tax Manager who will be part of a fast-paced and challenging scale-up organization. You will play an important role in the Finance team supporting Polestar in its continued growth and expansion. In this finance role, you are a member of a dynamic and developing team. This role is key to further developing the Group Tax function at Polestar group.

This position is based in Polestar HQ, Gothenburg and reports directly to the Head of Group Tax.

What you'll do
You will be part of the Group Tax team within Finance, working globally with direct taxes for the Polestar group. You will manage global tax processes, such as the group’s Pillar II reporting, as well as tax compliance, planning and strategy in accordance with applicable tax laws and regulations for certain Polestar legal entities.

Examples of tasks are:

• Lead and drive the group’s Pillar II reporting

• Develop and implement global tax strategies to optimize the group’s effective tax rate

• Advise on tax implications of cross-border transactions and restructurings

• Identify tax-saving opportunities and ensure alignment with business objectives

• Manage and ensure timely direct tax filings and payments

• Manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities

• Review current and deferred tax calculations under local GAAP for certain Polestar legal entities

• Monitor and implement changes in local and global tax legislation

• Ensure robust internal controls to mitigate direct tax risks

• Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders, such as colleagues in other Finance teams and other parts of the organisation, as well as with external advisors and auditors to ensure accurate tax reporting

Who you are

To be successful in this role we think that you are a person with lots of energy, strong analytical skills together with an extensive experience in Swedish and International Tax law. You are a team player with the ability to propose, drive and implement improvements. You have a high level of accountability and commitment and can team up with various functions to engage in and drive projects and you can work independently and hands on in daily operations.

Other important skills for this role:

• University degree in Law or Finance or equivalent

• Minimum 8 years relevant work experience within tax, for example from the Swedish tax agency or the tax department of an audit firm or company

• Experience in Pillar II reporting is desirable

• Knowledge of tax accounting and reporting is a merit

• Familiarity with finance processes and systems is an advantage

• Experience from working in a regulated, publicly listed company environment is favourable but not a requirement

Polestar is an international company, with various backgrounds represented. English, therefore, is the language of written and spoken communication. And though we have a global presence, we maintain the growth mindset. Change happens often at Polestar. But so does progress. Expect an accelerating, exciting environment.

The process

If the above matches your ambitions, be sure to apply. Due to the summer holiday period, our recruitment process is moving at a slower pace, and we may not be able to provide updates in the meantime. We look forward to getting back to you during August.

The Polestar journey is an electric one.