Group Tax Manager/Controller

About AniCura:

AniCura is a family of well-known animal hospitals and clinics specializing in veterinary care for companion animals. AniCura provides modern high-quality veterinary care for pets at over 500 practices in 17 European countries and creates peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety. AniCura has a turnover of around $1B with the aspiration to expand business through a combination of organic growth and new hospital acquisitions. Every year AniCuras 12000 passionate professionals attend to three million companion animal patients. Since 2018 AniCura has been a part of Mars Veterinary Health a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

Role Overview:

AniCura is looking for a Group Tax Manager / Controller to support our growing international business by leading group-level tax accounting reporting and transfer pricing. This role requires excellent stakeholder management skills the ability to navigate a digital and cross-functional environment and a proactive approach to ensuring AniCura remains tax compliant and audit-ready across jurisdictions.

Reporting to the Head of Tax & Treasury the Group Tax Manager / Controller will collaborate with finance accounting legal and external advisers to ensure accurate tax reporting support strategic projects and implement efficient tax-related processes aligned with AniCuras growth ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Accounting & Reporting (US GAAP and Statutory)

• Lead the preparation of AniCuras year-end US GAAP tax provision in line with Mars Inc. policies

• Manage return-to-provision (RTP) adjustments and true-up processes quarterly and annually

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of uncertain tax positions under FIN48

• Prepare and review tax disclosures and notes for consolidated financial statements

• Review and validate corporate income tax return inputs and reconciliations across multiple countries

• Coordinate with external auditors and internal teams during the financial close process

• Provide group-level tax information and analysis for internal and external reporting (e.g. for Mars Health)

2. Operational Transfer Pricing

• Oversee intercompany invoicing processes ensuring timely billing and appropriate documentation

• Maintain a governance framework for intercompany agreements and service fee models

• Liaise with external advisors to maintain and update local and master TP documentation (OECD-aligned)

• Manage quarterly and annual true-up calculations to ensure arms length pricing across group entities

• Support implementation and monitoring of new TP models resulting from restructuring or changes in services

• Ensure transfer pricing compliance across AniCuras multinational legal entity structure

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a key connector between the tax function and other teams (Accounting Treasury Legal Controlling)

• Partner with the Accounting team on tax provision inputs deferred tax positions and reconciliations

• Work with Legal and Procurement on contract reviews to assess tax implications (e.g. WHT PE risk)

• Collaborate with Treasury on tax-efficient cash repatriation intercompany loans and capital structures

• Educate and support local finance and leadership teams on key tax and transfer pricing considerations

4. Tax Audit Compliance & Country-Level Support

• Lead and coordinate responses to tax audits and queries from local tax authorities

• Maintain clear audit trails documentation and evidence to support tax positions and filings

• Support timely and accurate preparation of corporate tax returns in collaboration with external providers

• Provide guidance to local finance teams on VAT withholding tax corporate income tax and filing obligations

• Monitor legislative developments in European and global tax environments and assess their impact on AniCura

• Support PE risk management and ensure proper entity structuring for cross-border operations

5. Strategic Projects & Advisory

• Support the Head of Tax & Treasury in structuring and implementing tax aspects of M&A and reorganizations

• Provide tax input during due diligence integration planning and post-deal compliance for acquisitions

• Collaborate on tax modeling and impact assessments for new business models and service offerings

• Coordinate with external advisors on complex or high-risk tax matters including litigation or disputes

• Support the development and execution of AniCuras tax risk management and governance framework

6. Process Improvement & Internal Controls

• Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes and improve the efficiency of tax operations

• Contribute to the design and implementation of internal controls over tax reporting and compliance

• Leverage technology and tools (e.g. ERP systems tax reporting platforms) to enhance reporting accuracy

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement transparency and collaboration within the Tax & Treasury team

Summary of the Role:

• Job Title: Group Tax Manager / Controller
• Department: Tax & Treasury
• Reports To: Head of Tax & Treasury
• Location: Stockholm or Amsterdam (Hybrid)
• Contract: Full-time
• Languages: English fluency required

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• University degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field
• Tax-related professional qualifications (e.g. CTA RA) are a plus

Experience:

• 810 years of tax experience in an international corporate or advisory setting
• Demonstrated experience with US GAAP tax reporting transfer pricing and audit support
• Familiarity with multinational structures and tax implications of cross-border operations
• Experience supporting M&A and business restructuring projects

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to translate complex tax topics to non-specialists
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive hands-on and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build trust across functions and countries
• Collaborative approach and ability to work in an international digital environment

Our Offer:

• Join a purpose-driven company striving to shape the future of veterinary care together
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package
• A stimulating work environment with strong opportunities for personal development
• The freedom to take responsibility and the opportunity to influence
• Flexible working hours hybrid setup and an international digital work culture
• Learning and development opportunities
• The chance to enjoy the company of our four-legged friends in the office
• We are always open to a conversation to understand and support your individual needs

If this sounds like you:

Please contact Lekya Kanamarlapudi Group Corporate Recruiter who is happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process. Or apply by submitting your resume through the apply button below.

AniCura is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Internal Candidates/Associates: If you are interested in this position please reach out to the Corporate Recruiter to understand the internal recruitment guidelines.