German-speaking Senior Manager for Direct Taxes (m/w/d)

German-speaking Senior Manager for Direct Taxes (m/w/d)
Location: Chester, Northwest England (Hybrid model: 2-3 days per week in the office)
Languages: Floated German & English required

We are delighted to be working with an extremely successful, globally operating organization that is still growing strongly in European markets. To support this expansion, we are now seeking a German-speaking Senior Manager for Direct Taxes, who will take responsibility for all tax-related matters in connection with business activities in Germany.

As Sr. Manager for Direct Taxes, you will play a key role in ensuring tax compliance in Germany, managing tax risks, and preparing tax returns, audits, and reports. You will lead teams in the UK and Germany and work closely with global tax leadership on strategic initiatives.

• Responsibility for tax compliance and US reporting in Germany as well as selected European markets
• Monitoring of tax planning and reporting in Germany
• Activity as representative for the German Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS) with direct reporting to management
• Leadership of audits in Germany (including business trips to coordinate with financial authorities and local finance teams)
• Counseling the finance leadership and training internal stakeholders on changes to tax legislation
• Preparation of US-GAAP tax provisions, forecasts, and risk reports
• Support for liquidity planning regarding tax payments
• Safeguarding internal controls in line with SOX-, corporate- and local standards
• Efficiency enhancement through technology deployment in taxation and reporting
• Management of external consulting budgets as well as internal resources
• Fostering a performance-oriented company culture with focus on teamwork, responsibility, and customer orientation

• Floated German and English skills (oral and written)
• Degree in accounting or related field, as well as relevant German tax qualification (e.g. Tax Consultant, Tax Assistant for Fiscal Law, Tax Clerk)
• Numerous experience in corporate tax compliance and reporting, ideally in an international environment
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, tax allocations, and disclosure obligations in financial statements
• Leadership experience in team management
• Knowledge of US GAAP is advantageous
• Experience working with international, cross-border teams in a dynamic environment
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking competence

• Attractive salary package up to £90,000
• 14% annual bonus + £7,000 company car allowance
• Relocation package for candidates outside the United Kingdom
• 26 vacation days + statutory holidays
• Family health insurance & life insurance
• Attractive occupational pension scheme
• Support for further education and funding of professional qualifications
• VISA sponsoring and comprehensive relocation assistance for German-speaking professionals outside the United Kingdom

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please send your complete application documents (CV) to:

Jonathan Grimes –