European Tax & Compliance Lead

Vanderlande; Florence (KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days (20 statutory days +

Flexible working hours

Hybrid workplace: 40% remote / 60% in-

Health & wellbeing budget €300/year

Commuting allowance: public transport

Working from home allowance

Collective pension scheme

Discount on additional health coverage

On-site health centres with gym

Vanderlande Academy and training

Vanderlande Network communities

Job summary

Vanderlande seeks a Finance Team Lead Tax & Compliance Europe to lead the regional tax and compliance team. You will drive tax risk management, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with Group Tax and local finance teams across multiple European countries.

You will oversee day-to-day tax compliance, implement process improvements, and translate regulatory changes into actionable guidance for a dynamic international business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in tax, tax compliance, or a related finance function within an international environment.
• Experience leading, coaching, or coordinating a team.
• Good knowledge of corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and general tax compliance requirements.
• Experience working with tax authorities, auditors, and external advisors.
• Experience with process improvement and standardization initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• A proactive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset.
• A collaborative leader who combines technical expertise with a strong service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Europe Tax & Compliance team.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution of tax compliance and reporting activities across Europe.
• Coordinate corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other relevant tax compliance activities with Group Tax and local Finance teams.
• Support transfer pricing compliance activities and documentation requirements.
• Act as a key contact for tax authorities, auditors, external advisors, and internal stakeholders on operational tax matters.
• Identify and manage tax risks, ensuring issues are escalated and addressed appropriately.
• Translate changes in tax legislation into practical guidance and actions for the business.
• Maintain and improve tax controls, documentation, and compliance processes.
• Drive standardization and process improvements across European tax and compliance activities.
• Identify recurring issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support business projects and operational activities with practical tax advice.
• Contribute to finance transformation, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, Payroll, and local business teams.
• Support knowledge sharing and consistent application of Group Tax policies across Europe.

Skills

Leadership

Tax & compliance

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related

Job description

Vanderlande seeks a Finance Team Lead Tax & Compliance Europe to lead the regional tax and compliance team. You will drive tax risk management, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with Group Tax and local finance teams across multiple European countries.

You will oversee day-to-day tax compliance, implement process improvements, and translate regulatory changes into actionable guidance for a dynamic international business.