Tax Manager

WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.   Located in the financial heart of Frankfurt, WPP Deutschland Holding GmbH & Co. KG serves as the central hub for critical functions like finance, legal, and especially tax, supporting a prestigious network of renowned advertising agencies within the German WPP group. You'll be part of the WPP Group, a true global powerhouse and the world's leading force in media, communications, experience, commerce, and technology. As a multi-billion Euro enterprise with a significant global footprint, WPP's operations span across 110 countries, generating substantial annual turnover. This immense scale translates directly into a dynamic and highly complex international tax landscape. For a Tax professional in Frankfurt, this means a unique opportunity: to apply your expertise within a strategically vital corporate environment, managing high-value and intricate tax matters. You will act as a key strategic partner to our agencies, directly contributing to the financial health and success of leading global brands and navigating the sophisticated tax challenges inherent in a global market leader.   Why we're hiring: As a Tax Manager, you will support the Tax Director Germany in all tax matters of the German holding companies and the operating agencies. As part of the global tax team, you will form an important interface between the tax department and our group companies in Germany. You will work closely with the local and global finance teams and external consultants to identify and address local tax issues. You will report to the Tax Director Germany and work closely with the International Tax Director (Europe) based in London to support the Group's financial and strategic objectives from a tax perspective. This role gives you the opportunity to gain interesting experience by being involved in a wide range of tax projects, from tax compliance to strategic planning, allowing you to continuously develop and expand your tax expertise. You will have the opportunity to work with experienced professionals in finance or through cross-departmental work and develop your skills in a global environment. What You'll Be Doing: Tax compliance and reporting in the area of corporate taxes, in particular income taxes, withholding taxes, transfer pricing and indirect taxes. * Establish and maintain close working relationships with internal stakeholders, external tax advisors and the tax authorities. * Management of the annual tax return cycle for the German income tax group, including coordination with the local finance teams and external tax advisors to ensure the timely submission of returns. * Management and reconciliation of tax assessments and tax payments, review of tax calculations. * Ensuring timely reporting of financial information for tax reporting purposes (e.g., for tax provisions and external annual audits). * Support of group companies in tax audits. * Processing of enquiries from the group companies and the tax authorities. * Cooperation with the Transfer Pricing Team in the preparation of transfer pricing documentation. M&A / Reorganisations * Close cooperation with external advisors and WPP's internal M&A and legal teams to structure transactions. * Monitoring of post-acquisition integration and structuring. * Tax support and cooperation with the group companies in connection with the simplification of the group structure. Controls & Risk Management * Supporting Group companies in identifying and managing/avoiding tax risks by driving initiatives to continuously improve tax processes, controls and systems. * Creation of guidelines. * Training of finance teams. What you'll need: * Experience as a tax professional in business taxes and the ability to work in an organised and independent manner. * Strong economic understanding as well as strategic and analytical thinking. * Very good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work as part of a cross-functional global team. * Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken. * Successfully completed business administration or law studies (ideally with a focus on taxes), alternatively a successfully completed degree in finance or many years of experience in corporate tax law. * Tax advisor exam (CTA qualified) ideally. Who you are: * You’re open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. * You’re optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with confidence: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. * You’re extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we deliver extraordinary every day. What we'll give you: * Passionate, driven people – We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. * Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and deliver projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. * Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?    #LI-Onsite   We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.

Polestar

Let us describe the challenge we offer We have an exciting opening at Polestar as Tax Manager who will be part of a fast-paced and challenging scale-up organization. You will play an important role in the Finance team supporting Polestar in its continued growth and expansion. In this finance role, you are a member of a dynamic and developing team. This role is key to further developing the Group Tax function at Polestar group.  This position is based in Polestar HQ, Gothenburg and reports directly to the Head of Group Tax. What you'll do You will be part of the Group Tax team within Finance, working globally with direct taxes for the Polestar group. You will manage global tax processes, such as the group’s Pillar II reporting, as well as tax compliance, planning and strategy in accordance with applicable tax laws and regulations for certain Polestar legal entities. Examples of tasks are: * Lead and drive the group’s Pillar II reporting * Develop and implement global tax strategies to optimize the group’s effective tax rate * Advise on tax implications of cross-border transactions and restructurings * Identify tax-saving opportunities and ensure alignment with business objectives * Manage and ensure timely direct tax filings and payments * Manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities * Review current and deferred tax calculations under local GAAP for certain Polestar legal entities * Monitor and implement changes in local and global tax legislation  * Ensure robust internal controls to mitigate direct tax risks * Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders, such as colleagues in other Finance teams and other parts of the organisation, as well as with external advisors and auditors to ensure accurate tax reporting Who you are To be successful in this role we think that you are a person with lots of energy, strong analytical skills together with an extensive experience in Swedish and International Tax law. You are a team player with the ability to propose, drive and implement improvements. You have a high level of accountability and commitment and can team up with various functions to engage in and drive projects and you can work independently and hands on in daily operations. Other important skills for this role: * University degree in Law or Finance or equivalent * Minimum 8 years relevant work experience within tax, for example from the Swedish tax agency or the tax department of an audit firm or company  * Experience in Pillar II reporting is desirable * Knowledge of tax accounting and reporting is a merit * Familiarity with finance processes and systems is an advantage * Experience from working in a regulated, publicly listed company environment is favourable but not a requirement Polestar is an international company, with various backgrounds represented. English, therefore, is the language of written and spoken communication. And though we have a global presence, we maintain the growth mindset. Change happens often at Polestar. But so does progress. Expect an accelerating, exciting environment. The process If the above matches your ambitions, be sure to apply. Due to the summer holiday period, our recruitment process is moving at a slower pace, and we may not be able to provide updates in the meantime. We look forward to getting back to you during August. The Polestar journey is an electric one.

Elastic

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. WHAT IS THE ROLE: We’re seeking a collaborative and driven Tax Manager to join our Tax team and focus on international taxes in jurisdictions outside of the United States. You will play a critical part of evaluating and streamlining processes in an increasingly sophisticated global organization.   As the Tax Manager, you will lead critical project management, communications, and operational efforts. As part of a multi-functional global Finance team, you will be a critical member ensuring we operate most efficiently and optimally as Elastic continues to scale. You’ll also engage with a diverse range of Elasticians and external business partners across the globe and are constantly learning, growing, and adapting. This role will have two direct reports. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: * Lead all aspects of international GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory tax provisions, including working with Elasticians across various teams and external auditors * Ensure compliance with SOX controls and reporting as a public company * Oversee and manage external consultants to ensure timely and accurate preparation of tax returns, R&D credit studies, foreign tax returns, Pillar 2, and transfer pricing compliance * Coordinate and manage compliance audits and inquiries from tax authorities * Support various tax projects such as acquisitions, restructurings, tax planning, and legal entity assessment * Actively monitor and analyze global tax legislation and impact to Elastic * Research international tax technical issues – corporate tax focused but also assist with other taxes * Mentor and train direct reports as well as others both within and outside the Tax team to foster continued growth of tax knowledge and build collaborative relationships across the organization WHAT YOU BRING ALONG: * Tax provision experience under US GAAP required and IFRS strongly preferred. * Experience in managing Tax compliance required. * Bachelor’s degree in accountancy. CPA and/or MS in Tax strongly preferred. * 5+ years of progressive, proven experience across both industry and large accounting firms working with global companies. * Experience with NetSuite, OneSource Tax Provision, OneSource Uncertain Tax Position,. * Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. * Strong analytical and management skills combined with interest and experience in process improvement, automation, and efficiency BONUS POINTS: * A real passion for fast-paced and dynamic environments, the ability to thrive in the details and adapt quickly to a changing environment * A dedication to think big, use data to drive strategy, challenge convention, and potentially reinvent how work is done * A proficiency in optimizing processes and programs with a keen understanding of the balance between structure and flexibility * Experience with NetSuite is a plus * A sense of humor and ability to roll with the punches definitely a plus ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. * Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary * Health coverage for you and your family in many locations * Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles * Generous number of vacation days each year * Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service * Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love * Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. 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