Birkenstock Group B.V. & Co. KG | Germany | 50xxx, 51xxx Köln | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 07.01.2026 on stepstone.de
Senior Manager Global Tax Projects and Strategy (m/f/d)
BIRKENSTOCK is a global universal brand that applies equally to all consumers regardless of geographical location, gender, age and income. The company's historical roots can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German shoe industry. In order to ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and cover more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. BIRKENSTOCK Group has its headquarters in Linz on the Rhine and has several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.
Become part of our team at the location in Cologne or Munich Senior Manager Global Tax Projects and Strategy
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Together with the VP Global Tax (m/w/d), you develop a tax strategy and shape a future-oriented roadmap that supports our growth and optimises tax results. You support VP Global Tax (m/w/d) as part of tax planning by developing proactive and predictively efficient structures and coordinating initiatives to implement them. You design, implement and improve our Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS) to continuously manage tax risks through reliable workflows and review processes. The coordination of cross-border and cross-functional M&A transactions from a tax perspective is also your responsibility. As a savings partner:in the senior leadership, you deliver clear and enforceable tax recommendations and present risks as well as opportunities for C levels. In addition, you promote awareness of tax aspects throughout the company, develop communication and training measures.
You have a master's degree in the area of taxes; you are also admitted as a tax advisor:in. You bring well-founded knowledge in the field of corporate taxation (especially corporate tax, sales tax and source taxes) in various jurisdictions. At least eight years of professional experience in the tax sector, ideally through a combination of Big Four and in-house activity, you are characterized. Flowing German and English skills are of course for you. A hand-on mentality, high level of commitment and team spirit are your profile. Excellent communication skills, strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills are among your strengths. The handling of MS Office, ERP systems and other tax tools is familiar to you.
BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, growing global company: a dynamic working environment, great design space, an authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. .
Location
![]() | Birkenstock Group B.V. & Co. KG | |
| 50667 Köln | ||
| Germany |
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