Senior Manager Tax Planning & Strategy

The role

You will lead the implementation and operationalisation of corporate income tax, transfer pricing, and indirect tax strategy. You will act as a senior partner to the Head of Tax to shape positions and policies across the Group.

What you will do

• Lead delivery of SumUp's tax agenda across corporate income tax, transfer pricing, and indirect tax
• Oversee the transfer pricing framework and its implementation
• Draft and maintain tax policies, controls, and governance documentation
• Act as the first point of contact for tax authority audits and controversies
• Provide independent technical judgement on high-stakes tax positions
• Partner with Tax Compliance and Tax Operations
• Lead the Pillar Two and CbCR implementation
• Lead, develop, and prioritise the tax team
• Deputise for the Head of Tax when required

Required qualifications

• Senior tax experience across corporate income tax, transfer pricing, and indirect tax in a multinational
• Ability to work through detail including modelling, documentation, and reviewing returns
• Proven track record developing senior tax team members, including people leadership, prioritisation, and performance development
• Strong knowledge of European corporate income tax, transfer pricing, and cross-border structuring
• Knowledge of Pillar Two, CbCR, and EU Directives
• Experience leading tax audits and controversies with direct engagement with tax authorities
• Ability to translate complex regulatory and commercial issues into clear tax positions for non-tax stakeholders

Nice to have

• Preference for developing capability internally and using external advisers selectively

Benefits

• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities

About the company

SumUp is a global fintech on a mission to empower small businesses by providing simple and affordable tools. The company has over 4,000 employees from over 90 nationalities.