Indirect Tax Team Manager – Europe Operations (SSC)
Core
Lead a team of ~12 people to ensure high-quality operational delivery of indirect tax compliance (mainly VAT, Customs, Export Control) across 20+ European entities within a Shared Service Center.
Role type
Senior IC Indirect Tax Team Manager (Europe Operations)
Builds
Efficient, compliant, and value-driven tax operations for Michelin's European Group entities
Domain
Automotive industry + European Indirect Tax (VAT, Customs, Export Control)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
People management, Team leadership, VAT compliance expertise, European tax legislation knowledge, Digital transformation, Process optimization, Stakeholder management, Strategic alignment
Preferred skills
Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, Project management/Transition projects experience, French language proficiency
Technologies
AI tools for VAT declaration, Digital solutions for automation
Responsibilities
Lead and coach a team of 12, Supervise VAT compliance and Customs/Export Control activities, Leverage AI to improve VAT declaration processes, Drive continuous improvement and standardization, Collaborate with Local Tax Managers and Group Tax stakeholders, Identify VAT recovery opportunities and value creation levers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership