CareerPlan

Head of Tax Germany (m/w/d)

GermanyFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Building and leading a centralized tax organization in Germany, driving tax transformations, M&A support, and acting as a strategic business partner for management and global teams.

Role type

Senior IC Head of Tax (Strategy & Operations)

Builds

Centralized German tax function, Target Operating Model (TOM), and integrated Finance TOM

Domain

Professional Services / Media & Advertising / German Corporate Tax

Required skills

German corporate tax expertise, M&A and restructuring experience, tax transformation leadership, audit and risk management, team leadership, stakeholder management, business partnering, tax compliance and reporting, process optimization

Preferred skills

Big Four or senior in-house background, media/tech/creative industry experience, HGB/IFRS knowledge, ERP and tax system proficiency

Technologies

Dynamics 365, Lucanet, Impero, DATEV

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the German Tax Target Operating Model; Lead tax transformation and integration into Finance TOM; Support M&A transactions and corporate restructuring; Manage tax audits and risk control frameworks; Advise local management and CFOs on complex tax issues; Optimize processes and manage external service providers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC