About this role
Amazon is looking to hire a VAT Planning Manager to focus specifically on e-invoicing, e-reporting and related transaction controls and reporting. The role will report to our Senior Manager responsible for the EMEA region, as part of the wider Global E-Compliance team. E-invoicing and e-reporting models are proliferating around the globe and this is a great opportunity to be at the heart of this business-critical area for Amazon. We are looking to hire a talented tax manager who has been part of an E-Invoicing mandate, having advised on or delivered an e-invoice implementation previously. The role may be based in one of Amazon’s established European offices (Barcelona, London, Warsaw). Regular travel to other locations is likely. Key job responsibilities Legislative Monitoring & Analysis - Monitor, track and evaluate legislative developments such as the EU’s ViDA programme and individual country developments, working with colleagues in VAT Policy and regional Tax Planning teams. - Analyse published law and guidance to draft comprehensive Tax Requirements Documents plus other briefing materials that clearly articulate the impact on Amazon’s business operations. - Leverage AI and automation tools (including Amazon’s internal AI platforms and tax technology solutions) to monitor regulatory developments, analyse legislative texts, and accelerate the drafting of materials. - Support the development and refinement of AI-driven workflows Stakeholder Engagement & Outside Counsel - Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders — including Tax Engine, FinOps, Operations, Finance, Legal, and business teams — to answer ongoing queries related to e-invoicing requirements and provide timely, accurate guidance throughout the implementation lifecycle. - Liaise with partner teams to assist with their execution of requirements and ensure cross-functional coordination. - Engage and manage relationships with external tax advisors to obtain specialist advice on complex or ambiguous legislative requirements, and validate internal interpretations - Serve as the subject matter expert to whom internal teams and external partners can direct ongoing technical and procedural queries ensuring consistent and authoritative responses that support project delivery. - Assist ECH Project Manager with management of e-invoicing implementation projects.