Head of Tax Germany

MANAGER OF TAX GERMANY

Position Goal

• Lead and develop the tax function for the German entities, ensuring tax compliance, effective tax strategies and optimized tax processes while supporting the business and strategic projects.
• Tasks and Responsibilities
• Develop, implement and enforce Group-wide tax processes, policies and compliance standards
• Prepare and review German tax returns, tax balance sheets and E-Bilanz, including review of resulting tax assessments
• Prepare VAT advance returns and excise tax returns accurately and within required deadlines
• Manage and coordinate tax audits and act as a key contact for external auditors
• Further develop and optimize the Tax Compliance Management System and tax-related processes
• Develop and implement effective tax strategies, particularly in the area of German and international tax law
• Provide expert advice on VAT-related business matters and assess the tax implications of intercompany transactions
• Determine tax provisions and provide ad-hoc tax analyses and reporting
• Monitor changes in applicable tax legislation and assess their impact on the German and wider Nexi Group structure
• Support post-merger integrations, system migrations and other strategic projects from a tax perspective
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Accounting and other relevant departments across the Nexi Group
• Improve Finance processes through SAP functionality and SAP customizing in collaboration with the SAP team
• Lead, develop and support a small team of tax specialists

Qualifications

Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law or similar with a focus on Taxation, or equivalent qualification. Alternatively, commercial training combined with a tax advisor qualification. 5–10 years of experience in German and international tax law, ideally within a corporate tax department or large tax consulting firm.

Professional skills

Strong knowledge of German and international tax law, VAT and tax compliance; Experience with tax reporting, tax provisions and intercompany taxation; Good SAP knowledge, ideally SAP R/3 FI or S/4HANA; Excellent Excel and MS Office skills; Strong understanding of accounting and financial processes; Ability to develop tax strategies and translate tax requirements into practical business solutions.

Personal skills

Structured and analytical; Highly self-motivated and responsible; Independent, proactive and hands-on; Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; Team-oriented with the ability to lead and develop others; Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Language skills

Fluent German and very good English.