Head of Tax (m/f/d)
Head of Tax (m/f/d)
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05-07-2025
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JOIN OUR TEAM
As Head of Tax you are responsible for the tax strategy and its implementation at Westwing. You lead a high-performing team ensure compliance and actively identify optimisation opportunities. As a strategic advisor you support the Executive Team with international expansion and the development of new business models. The role requires deep tax expertise entrepreneurial thinking and flexibility in a dynamic tech-driven environment. This position is unlimited reporting to our Headquarters in Munich and based in Warsaw.
WHAT YOULL DO
- lead and develop a tax team consisting of 7 team members fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous compliance improvement through pragmatic solutions
- coach team members to enhance communication process understanding solution-focus and quality while ensuring clear roles succession planning and development pathways
- provide strategic and operational tax advisory to the Executive Team on all tax-relevant matters including M&A international expansion legal entity structuring and permanent establishment risks
- develop and implement a group-wide international tax strategy focused on scalable structures risk mitigation and value creation including proactive tax planning measures
- support international expansion initiatives (e.g. UK legal entity physical stores abroad) and monitor changes in tax laws (e.g. Pillar 2) to assess business impact
- oversee tax compliance across all jurisdictions - income tax VAT transfer pricing -ensuring accurate timely and fully compliant submissions and payments
- act as a pragmatic solution-oriented business partner to internal stakeholders driving clean-up of historical tax positions and collaborating with Tech and Finance teams to automate and optimise tax processes
- build and implement a fit-for-purpose Tax CMS assessing and documenting tax risks defining effective controls and ensuring compliance standards
- serve as main contact for tax authorities external consultants and auditors and communicate complex tax matters clearly to non-tax stakeholders for value-add business partnering
YOU COME WITH
- degree in Business Administration Law with a focus on taxation or relevant qualifications
- 5 years of experience in a comparable in-house tax leadership role or international tax advisory
- strong expertise in German and international tax matters including transfer pricing VAT permanent establishments and restructurings
- proven success in developing international tax strategies within fast-paced tech-driven or eCommerce environments
- self-driven structured and hands-on working style with strong analytical thinking sound judgment and result orientation
- excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to diverse stakeholders
- fluent in English; German language skills are a plus
WHY WESTWING
Aside from our awesome team and shared purpose we offer a variety of additional benefits. Come work with us and get:
- an inspiring international informal and nonpolitical environment for you to take ownership and grow your career
- a unique culture based on trust support and collaboration where we foster open communication with our biweekly Company All-Hands feedback channels and regular Q&A sessions
- 20 to 28 days of paid vacation per year
- 40% off Westwing Collection in our shop 25% off all third-party brands 10% family & friends voucher Westwing Vouchers for special occasions
- regular and legendary company and team events
- health and wellbeing offerings including sports membership private health care and life insurance
- subsidized daily lunches (you choose what you want!)
ABOUT US
Westwing Europes #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce is present in 18 European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 497 million in 2024. As Europes premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop Daily Specials Stores the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwings team works together on its shared purpose to Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life. Founded in 2011 Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.
Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance working together at a fast pace in an inspiring international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. Were made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come be part of the wow you work at Westwing crowd.
Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesnt stop to inspire only your design choices it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyones uniqueness cultural differences and equal opportunity.
Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance working together at a fast pace in an inspiring international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. Were made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come be part of the wow you work at Westwing crowd.
Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesnt stop to inspire only your design choices it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyones uniqueness cultural differences and equal opportunity.
Department
Finance
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
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