Direct Tax, Senior Manager - EMEA

<p><strong>Senior Manager, Direct Tax - EMEA &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><br /> Location</strong><br /> Chester, North West England (Hybrid: 2&ndash;3 days per week in-office). Relocation package and UK VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE<br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Languages</strong><br /> Fluent English required. Fluency in any 2nd European language, German in particular, is an advantage but not essential<br /> <br /> <strong><br /> The Company&nbsp;</strong><br /> Our client is a highly successful global organisation experiencing rapid growth across European markets. To support this expansion, they are seeking an&nbsp;<strong>International Senior Tax Manager</strong>&nbsp;to lead all corporate tax matters related to their business operations in Europe, in particular Germany.<br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>The Role of the <strong>Senior Manager, Direct Tax&nbsp;</strong></strong><br /> As the <strong>Senior Direct Tax Manager</strong>, you will play a key role in overseeing tax compliance across their European entities, working closely with senior finance and business leaders, shaping compliance strategy, and making a real difference to the group international tax landscape. With a primary focus on Germany, as well as other key counitres in Europe, you'll own meaningful, high-profile work while developing deep cross-border expertise that sets you apart in your field.<br /> <br /> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:<br /> <br /> </p> <ul> <li>Lead tax audits strategically&nbsp;in close collaboration with local finance teams</li> <li>Drive risk management at a senior level&nbsp;by building and maintaining a risk register, drawing on input from payroll and indirect tax colleagues, and present your findings directly to the Finance Director and General Manager each quarter</li> <li>Own end-to-end tax compliance&nbsp;for Germany (and select European markets), leading the planning and execution of local tax requirements</li> <li>Influence global tax strategy&nbsp;by supporting US GAAP provision, projection and contingency reporting, contributing to transfer pricing documentation, and aligning global tax requirements with local German regulations</li> <li>Advising the Head of Finance in local markets across Europe, proactively educating colleagues on legislative changes, and providing practical tax support on operational issues as they arise</li> <li>Build relationships across tax, finance, legal, treasury, HR, customs, and external advisers</li> <li>Leverage technology&nbsp;to create smarter, more efficient calculations that support tax returns and provisions</li> <li>Lead, develop and inspire the team &mdash; you'll coach junior colleagues, encourage every voice to be heard, and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous development</li> <li>Manage budgets with strategic foresight&nbsp;&mdash; planning internal resourcing, maximising knowledge retention in-house, and ensuring external adviser spend is well-planned and transparent.</li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> Candidate Profile</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fluent English required. Fluency in any 2nd European language, ideally German, is helpful but not essential</li> <li>Educated to degree or chartered tax advisor qualification</li> <li>Solid professional experience in a large corporate tax environment (in-house or advisory)</li> <li>Experience working within a global or regional tax team</li> <li>A track record of managing and developing people</li> <li>Strong knowledge of accounting provisions, audit requirements, and financial statement disclosures</li> <li>Familiarity with US GAAP is an advantage</li> <li>The ability to balance big-picture thinking with sharp attention to detail</li> <li>Comfort navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and cross-border complexities</li> <li>A collaborative, inclusive leadership style, someone who actively brings quieter voices into the conversation</li> <li>Experience working on Germany-related tax matters (in-house, advisory, or with German entities) is helpful but not essential.</li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> Salary &amp; Benefits<br /> </strong></p> <ul> <li>Highly competitive&nbsp; - up to &pound;86,000 per year</li> <li>14% annual bonus + &pound;7,000 car allowance</li> <li>Eligible for participation in the company&rsquo;s&nbsp;Long Term Incentive&nbsp;program, subject to plan rules</li> <li>Family cover healthcare</li> <li>Attractive&nbsp;contributory pension scheme</li> <li>Hybrid working, 50% home / 50% office, giving you flexibility and balance</li> <li>26 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus festive shutdown</li> <li>Career and qualifications support, we invest in your growth</li> <li>Modern office&nbsp;with a range of on-site benefits, including on-site parking</li> <li>Visa sponsorship &amp; generous relocation assistance for professionals outside the UK</li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> How to Apply</strong><br /> To be considered, please send your CV to:<br /> Jonathan Grimes &ndash; jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>