About this role
We're looking for an EMEA VAT Lead who thrives on providing advice on new business initiatives, analyzing impacts from tax and policy changes and supporting compliance while delivering controls and process improvements. Are you the finance expert we are looking for? Please find more information below! We have a temporary assignment available until the end of February 2027. What are you going to do? You have a keen eye for tax control framework and are an easy go-to point of contact for any indirect tax query that is coming your way. You will guide (Indirect) Tax staff, managed service partners, direct external consultants and engage with Tax Authorities on controversy across the EMEA region. As the EMEA VAT Lead, you will work on: - Advising on the indirect tax implications of new business initiatives, changes in supply chain, technology deployments and other projects. - Supporting and delivering on the tax control framework. - Managing all VAT matters in relation to controversy towards the authorities. - Working with our Managed Service Provider to identify and address VAT compliance deficiencies and deliver further improvements in our reporting processes. - Driving indirect tax process improvements and further centralization of Indirect Tax operations. - Delivering VAT solutions for business enablement and P&L savings while ensuring compliance with tax laws by utilizing technology solutions such as OneSource, SAP, Alteryx, and tax research tools - Tracking, analyzing and executing impact of changes in tax law and policy. - Identifying and realizing indirect tax opportunities, such as VAT refunds and reducing VAT leakage. - Delivering indirect tax training. - Responding to VAT queries from across the business. What do we offer? - Competitive salary (to be discussed with the recruiter) - Flexible hybrid work: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home - Unlimited vacation days to recharge whenever you need - 8% holiday allowance - STIPP pension plan to secure yo