Indirect Tax Business Partner

Are you an experienced indirect tax professional ready to shape tax strategy across a diverse international region Were looking for an Indirect Tax Business Partner Nordic Baltics and Benelux to lead all indirect tax matters for the region and ensure strong governance compliance and strategic impact across the business.

About the Role

This is a key business partner role for a highly skilled indirect tax manager who thrives in a dynamic cross-functional environment and wants to influence both operational excellence and strategic decisions.

What You Will Do

• Manage all indirect tax matters and respond to tax-related questions across the region.

• Analyse transactions contracts and supply chains to identify indirect tax risks and optimize opportunities.

• Monitor changes in indirect tax legislation and case law to ensure timely and appropriate actions.

• Provide proactive indirect tax support to Business Units Global Functions and Finance stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with the indirect tax reporting team to ensure accurate and compliant filings.

• Ensure full compliance with indirect tax reporting registrations filings and payments.

• Carry out Key Internal Controls (KICs) and monitor the effectiveness of controls related to indirect tax.

• Draft and maintain regional indirect tax guidelines instructions and documentation.

• Manage and coordinate indirect tax audits disputes and inquiries with local tax authorities.

• Support matters raised during external and internal audits.

• Lead region-specific indirect tax projects and participate (or lead) relevant global initiatives.

• Implement group tax strategy and ensure alignment with global indirect tax frameworks.

• Drive improvements in indirect tax processes systems and controls.

• Develop and deliver indirect tax training for non-tax stakeholders across the region.

• Promote a culture of tax awareness and compliance.

Who You Are

• Masters degree or postgraduate qualification in Taxation (e.g. LL.M. in Tax Law) or equivalent.

• 812 years of progressive experience in indirect tax.

• 35 years at managerial regional or leadership level.

• Deep knowledge of VAT and other indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions.

• Strong ability to interpret and apply international and local indirect tax laws and case law.

• Experience analysing supply chains business models and complex transactions for tax implications.

• Proven ability to manage indirect tax audits disputes and authority interactions.

• Familiarity with SAP and tax engines such as Vertex or ONESOURCE experience with tools like Alteryx is considered a plus

• Demonstrated ability to align regional practices with group tax strategy.

• Strong project leadership skills; able to drive process and system implementations.

• Ability to persuade educate and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong writing and documentation skills.

• Experience improving tax processes and internal controls (including KICs).

What We Can Offer You

Influence indirect tax strategy across a diverse and complex region. Drive transformation innovation and systems improvements. Collaborate with a global network of highly skilled tax and finance professionals and work in an environment that values expertise continuous improvement and strong governance.
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