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Head of Tax

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
German, English

Other Skills

  • Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Adaptability
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Fully qualified tax professional
  • Leadership experience
  • Background in scale-up or fintech
  • Strong command of European tax law
  • Fluent in English and German

Requirements:

  • Lead group’s tax operations across Europe
  • Build and manage internal tax team
  • Ensure compliance with local tax regulations
  • Develop intercompany charging models
  • Serve as point of contact for tax authorities
  • Streamline processes to support growth
  • Drive strategic tax projects

Job description





A fast-growing, innovative fintech company is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead and scale its Group Tax function across Europe. Backed by 800+ employees and operating in 4 countries, this payments leader offers end-to-end solutions that simplify payment management for merchants – from processing and analytics to risk management.

As the lead tax expert, you'll take ownership of all tax matters, define strategy, and build a best-in-class tax setup in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. This is a high-impact leadership role, reporting directly to the CFO.

Responsibilities


  • Lead the group’s tax operations across Germany and Europe
  • Build and manage the internal tax team and oversee all tax projects and priorities
  • Ensure full compliance with local tax regulations (DEU, LUX, DKK, AUT)
  • Develop and enhance intercompany charging models and transfer pricing strategy
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for tax authorities and external advisors
  • Streamline processes and implement scalable tools to support growth
  • Drive strategic tax projects independently and proactively



Requirements



  • Fully qualified tax professional with leadership experience
  • Background in scale-up or fintech environments and top-tier tax advisory firms
  • Strong command of European tax law, IFRS, and HGB
  • Fluent in English and German; experience working across multiple jurisdictions
  • Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset and a passion for building
  • Able to manage high workloads and stay focused on strategic outcomes

Nice to Have

  • Experience in a PE-backed company
  • Exposure to M&A and regulatory environments
  • Strong stakeholder communication and influencing skills


Benefits


  • Hybrid working model: work from home up to 60% of the time
  • Flex hours and 15 days of "workation" in the EU per year
  • €1,000 learning budget annually
  • Private pension scheme and mobility support
  • Mental health support through our partner platform
  • A collaborative and vibrant team with company-wide events



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