Senior Tax Manager (Ecommerce)

TL;DR

Senior Tax Manager (Finance): Managing and optimizing corporate income tax and VAT processes for a fast-growing fashion e-commerce platform with an accent on compliance, statutory reporting, and digitalization. Focus on preparing VAT and corporate tax returns, calculating deferred taxes under IFRS/HGB, and coordinating with tax authorities.

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Company

One of Europe’s fastest growing e-commerce companies operating at the intersection of fashion and technology.

What you will do

• Manage and continuously improve corporate income tax and VAT processes.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate VAT returns, corporate income tax returns, and Intrastat declarations for domestic and international entities.
• Assess complex tax matters and advise internal stakeholders across various business functions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for tax authorities, auditors, and external tax advisors.
• Implement new tax regulations and develop internal tax policies and guidelines.
• Prepare and review current and deferred tax calculations under IFRS and HGB for statutory financial statements and group reporting.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Taxation, or equivalent professional experience.
• Several years of professional experience in Tax, ideally within an international company, tax advisory, or audit firm.
• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax and VAT regulations.
• Experience working with ERP systems and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Very good German and English language skills.
• Position is fixed-term for 18 months.

Culture & Benefits

• Flat hierarchies, direct communication, and a culture of ownership and trust.
• Pragmatic decision-making with no long approval chains.
• Collaborative environment with team lunches, afterwork drinks, and company events.
• Commitment to acceptance, inclusion, and diversity.