Tax Manager

Tennecois seeking an experiencedTax Managerto join the EMEA Tax Team. The role will be responsible for managing and coordinating tax matters across France Italy Spain Portugal Sweden and the United Kingdom with a strong focus on corporate income tax compliance indirect tax matters tax audits advisory support process improvement and risk management.

TheTax Managerwill act as akey business partnerfor local finance teams regional management legal external advisors and tax authorities. The role requires strong technical tax expertise sound judgment project management capabilities and the ability to operate effectively in a complex multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate corporate income tax matters as well as indirect taxes (VAT) for Tenneco entities in European Countries (e.g. France Italy Spain Portugal Sweden) ensuring timely and accurate tax filings and reporting.
• Collaborate with local tax advisors and Big Four consultants where required ensuring high-quality external support and efficient management of advisory projects.
• Provide tax advisory support for business transactions restructurings cross-border arrangements and operational initiatives in the assigned countries.
• Develop and support tax strategies to optimize tax positions mitigate risks and improve cash flow while ensuring compliance with applicable local laws European tax rules Tenneco policies and governmental regulations.
• Manage and support tax audits inquiries and interactions with tax authorities in close collaboration with local finance teams legal external advisors and auditors.
• Work closely with Finance Legal Sales Operations and regional leadership to provide practical tax guidance and ensure tax considerations are integrated into business decisions.
• Monitor changes in local and European tax legislation and assess their impact on Tennecos operations tax positions reporting obligations and business processes.
• Conduct tax research and analysis prepare technical assessments and support management with clear recommendations on tax risks opportunities and constraints.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree or similar qualification specialization in taxation or professional certification such as CPA certified tax advisor or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate tax preferably within a multinational company Big Four firm or comparable international environment.
• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax and European tax systems; experience with one or more of France Italy Spain Portugal Sweden or UK tax matters is preferred.
• Experience in tax compliance tax audits advisory projects and interaction with external advisors or tax authorities.
• Understanding of international tax principles including OECD guidelines and transfer pricing concepts.
• Open to utilize technology including AI and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent English and French is mandatory.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High integrity and sound judgment when dealing with confidential information
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization
• Flexible self-motivated and hands-on approach
• Continuous improvement mindset

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and market benchmarks
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a regional EMEA tax function in a complex multinational business

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