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Senior Manager Direct Tax Business Advisory (all genders)

Zalando SE•HR & People
BerlinFull-timeOn site4 days ago

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📌THE ROLE & THE TEAM

We are looking for a Senior Manager Direct Tax Business Advisory (all genders) to support our Tax team.

In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of end to end direct tax advice and compliance support to the international subsidiaries of Zalando and leading/supporting projects from a cross-border and local direct tax perspective within the Zalando Group as a whole.

📌WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

You will be accountable for advising the business on any direct tax-related matters and requirements as well as assessing the impact of business decisions on the tax positions of Zalando companies globally.
You are part of national and international project groups involving German and foreign entities.
You will be involved in tax audits/tax litigation and liaising with advisors in this respect.
You will build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders as a first point of contact with senior business partners (including tax authorities) through effective communication and mediation.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the compliance impacts of any planning are understood and documented.
Within your scope you will be monitoring and analysing national policy developments and changes in corporate tax and transfer pricing legislation.
You will anticipate risks with relevant risk mitigation plans and innovative solutions across the Zalando group.

📌WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

Degree in tax, law, economics, business administration or a comparable background or equivalent. German “Steuerberater” qualification is an advantage but not essential.
You have a minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in either German or international tax law, ideally as an in-house expert or within a tax advisory/auditing firm
You possess SAP knowledge or experience in other analytical programmes and have the ability to communicate outcomes to non-specialists. You are fluent in English (both written and spoken) and have a proactive approach with a willingness to take ownership over assigned projects.
A strong interest in e-commerce, business and corporate strategy and an interest in working in an international environment.
You are a hands-on and detail-oriented team player looking for process improvements.

📌OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers
Company pension scheme
Employee shares programme
Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub
Mental health support and coaching
Development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
2 paid volunteering days a year
Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)

📌INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

Job overview

Posted
23 October 2026
Location
Berlin
Employment type
Full-time
Work model
On site

Company

ZS

Zalando SE

Berlin
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