Workplace Lead

Sumup

TAX PROCESS AND OPERATIONS LEAD   ABOUT THE TEAM SumUp's Tax function sits at the heart of a business that has recently moved into a tax-payable position across more than 35 entities, menaing cash tax is now a material line item that the CFO, finance leadership, and investors need to forecast, manage, and explain with precision. The Tax team is responsible for corporate income tax and transfer pricing compliance across the group, and is now building the infrastructure to match the scale and scrutiny that comes with that responsibility. This is a build role. As Tax Process and Operations Lead, you'll own the design and implementation of SumUp's tax accounting and financial reporting framework from the ground up, creating the methodology, models, controls, and tooling that underpin how tax positions flow into financial statements, management reporting, and cash forecasting. You’ll lead the end-to-end design of how tax technical positions are translated into financial reporting, management reporting, and cash forecasting outputs — partnering closely with Tax, Accounting, Controlling, FP&A, and Treasury to define the processes, controls, data flows, and automation requirements that make this scalable across the group. If you're energised by building something that genuinely matters, and doing it in a live, deadline-driven environment — this role is for you. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Design and implement the end-to-end framework for tax accounting and financial reporting, including ETR calculation, tax provision methodology, cash tax forecasting, and Pillar 2 / GloBE entity-level calculations * Act as the primary bridge between the Tax team's technical positions and the wider finance organisation, ensuring methodology is clearly documented, understood, and consistently applied * Work closely with Tax Technology and SAP specialists to build structured, automated data pipelines that replace manual processes, using tools such as SAC, Alteryx, and AI-supported workflows * Support the controlling team in reviewing tax notes in financial statements, uncertain tax position memos, and tax provisions, ensuring outputs are accurate, auditable, and delivered on time * Establish and maintain model governance: version control, change logs, audit trails, and a 4-eyes review process that meets pre-IPO and statutory audit standards YOU'LL BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF… * Demonstrated hands-on experience producing tax provisions under IAS 12 across multiple entities in a multinational environment, with strong working knowledge of deferred tax accounting, ETR calculation, and uncertain tax position measurement * Strong accounting background with the ability to read, challenge, and reconcile financial statements at entity level, combined with experience in transfer pricing operational execution * Working knowledge of Pillar 2 / GloBE sufficient to implement entity-level calculations against a Tax-provided methodology * Experience building and governing financial models in a planning tool (such as SAC or similar), with advanced Excel skills including Power Query and Data Tables * Comfort working across functional boundaries — able to translate complex calculation outputs clearly for non-technical audiences including CFO, FP&A, and auditors * Strong ERP experience, preferably SAP, and fluency in written and spoken English WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SUMUP * 🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup * 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced * 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success * 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education * 💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions * 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days * 🏋️ Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches * 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service * 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team ABOUT SUMUP Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.

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COMMERCIAL PLANNING SENIOR ASSOCIATE Berlin or London |  Commercial Operations ABOUT THE TEAM The Commercial Planning team sits at the heart of SumUp's commercial engine, turning complex data into the financial insight that shapes how we grow. We partner closely with channel leads, marketing, and product teams to make sure our planning is accurate, proactive, and genuinely useful to the people making decisions. We need someone who can own the analytical workstreams for our Acquisitions channels while building the kind of trusted relationships that make finance business partnering actually work. If you're energised by owning complex models, influencing commercial decisions, and being the person stakeholders turn to when they need clarity, this is the role for you. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Own end-to-end revenue and customer acquisition budget (CAB) planning for acquisition channels, building scalable financial models, running scenario analyses, and delivering proactive performance insights to senior stakeholders * Act as the primary finance business partner for channel leads, building trusted relationships, embedding financial models into commercial decision-making, and influencing assumptions through rigorous analysis * Conduct deep-dive analyses at country, merchant category, and channel level to surface revenue risks and opportunities, and present findings clearly to senior, non-technical audiences * Build business cases and product-level revenue forecasts to support existing and new product growth initiatives * Contribute to the migration of commercial planning from spreadsheets to scalable forecasting tools, and help reduce manual effort in month-end reporting workflows * Provide day-to-day guidance to an intern and/or analyst, helping them develop their skills and navigate complex analytical tasks YOU'LL BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF… * Strong experience in FP&A, revenue planning, business analytics, or management consulting, with a track record of owning complex analytical workstreams independently * Expert-level financial modelling skills, including multi-driver models and scenario analysis, with advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets * Proven ability to act as a trusted finance business partner to commercial or marketing stakeholders, comfortable influencing decisions and building relationships across functions * Working knowledge of SQL for data extraction and manipulation from large datasets * Clear and structured communicator, able to translate complex analysis into sharp, actionable insight for senior non-technical audiences * Comfort working in fast-moving environments where priorities shift, and structure is still being built WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SUMUP If you're based in Berlin: * 🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup * 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced * 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success * 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education * 💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions * 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days * 🏋️ Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches * 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service * 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team If you're based in London: * 🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our central Covent Garden location, wrapped in historic charm and modern flair. This involves an office-first setup * 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced * 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success * 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves * 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education * 🏥 Health matters: private health insurance, including optical and dental * 🚗 Life made easier: salary-sacrifice commuter benefits via Gogeta * 💼 Financial security: retirement scheme (SumUp matches 7% when you contribute 5%) * 🛡 Peace of mind: life insurance from MetLife for 2× your salary * 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service * 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team ABOUT SUMUP Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.

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HEAD OF TAX STRATEGY ABOUT THE TEAM SumUp’s tax team is evolving, and this role will play a critical part in shaping its next chapter. Reporting to the Global Head of Tax, you’ll lead the execution of tax strategy across a complex international business with more than 40+ entities globally, with a strong focus on Europe. This is a high-impact role for a senior tax leader who combines strong technical depth with sound judgement, commercial awareness, and a hands-on approach. You’ll act as a key thought partner to the Global Head of Tax while helping translate strategy into clear, practical execution across the wider tax function. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Lead the execution of SumUp’s tax strategy across corporate tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax, withholding tax, and emerging tax regimes * Translate strategic tax priorities into practical plans that can be executed across the business and wider tax team * Act as a hands-on business partner on structuring, M&A, market expansion, financing arrangements, legal entity changes, and new product initiatives * Oversee and refine the Group’s transfer pricing framework, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers to turn strategy into execution * Support major international tax topics including Pillar Two, CbCR, public CbCR, and broader regulatory developments * Drive strong tax governance, controls, documentation, and decision-making frameworks that support compliance, transparency, and long-term readiness * Lead, coach, and develop the Tax Strategy team, while building strong collaboration across Tax Compliance and Tax Operations * Take co-ownership of controversy matters, engaging effectively with authorities, auditors, and external advisers * Build trusted relationships across Finance, Legal, Compliance, Treasury, FP&A, Regulatory Reporting, and business teams WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR… * Experience of progressive tax experience in multinational environments, ideally across both in-house and advisory settings * Deep expertise in corporate tax and transfer pricing, with strong exposure to cross-border structuring and M&A * Working knowledge of Pillar Two / GloBE, CbCR, and public CbCR, with the judgement and curiosity to lead through new and evolving tax topics * Proven experience leading tax teams, including people management, prioritisation, and performance development * A hands-on mindset, with the ability to move between strategic thinking and practical execution * Experience managing tax audits and controversies, including direct engagement with tax authorities * Strong accounting and financial statement literacy, ideally supported by a finance or accounting-oriented background * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to senior non-tax stakeholders * Experience managing external advisers effectively across quality, scope, and cost * A strategic, pragmatic, and commercially minded approach, with the confidence to operate in ambiguity, challenge ideas constructively, and bring structure to complexity WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SUMUP 🌎 Join a global fintech with meaningful complexity, scale, and ambition, and play a visible role in shaping the future of tax at SumUp 🚀 Work on high-impact topics including corporate tax, transfer pricing, structuring, controversy, governance, and international expansion 🤝 Act as a true business partner, helping shape how tax supports product, commercial, and strategic decisions across the company 🌈 Be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where different perspectives are welcomed and valued 📚 Access opportunities for continuous learning and professional development ABOUT SUMUP Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we’re on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don’t make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.