Tax Team Leader

Your key responsibilities will be: 

• Lead day-to-day tax matters on a Group-wide basis, covering a number of entities and jurisdictions.
• Support the implementation of a new multi-tax jurisdiction ERP system (SAP) on behalf of the Group Tax Team from design through to go-live, stabilisation, and ongoing development.
• Collaborate with core components of the Group Tax Team (Tax Compliance and Reporting, Transfer Pricing, etc.) and ERP implementation team (Finance and IT).
• Support tax modules of the new ERP system.
• Collaborate with members of the Group Tax Team to gather business requirements and understand existing requirements and processes with a view to identify improvements in processes.
• Drive innovation through the use of technology to standardise, automate, and simplify tax processes, and oversee the integration with the ERP system.
• Define and validate tax data requirements including sensitive master data, transactional data, and reporting outputs.
• Support Tax Compliance and Reporting on a group-wide basis (including Direct and Indirect Tax), covering a number of entities and jurisdictions.
• Lead on tax risk through technology, ensuring effective controls and test effectiveness of controls.
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholder queries.
• Link with internal audit and act as subject matter expert to validate controls.
• Support tax transformation projects including new country openings and digitization.
• Maintain open and transparent relationships with tax authorities.
• Lead the team in line with our values, behaviours and the strategic agenda.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Tax / similar role (experience in a high change, fast-paced environment with exposure to Europe preferable).
• Experience and knowledge of multi-tax jurisdiction ERP implementation (configuration and ongoing development) for a multinational organisation is critical, specific SAP knowledge is preferable.
• Preferable tax qualification or qualified accountant, for example ATT / CTA / ADIT (or equivalent) or AAT / ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent), e.g. Qualified Accountant or Qualified Tax Adviser.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Track record in tax technology, delivering cross-jurisdiction projects to drive value.
• Experience in overseeing multiple projects to deliver on deadlines and objectives.
• Experience integrating tax engines and tax technology into ERP systems.
• Familiarity with automation tools and data analytics platforms (e.g. Alteryx, PowerBI, etc.).
• Broad understanding of business needs and awareness of competitors and retail landscape.
• Self-motivation and excellent time and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Results orientated, presenting results in a structured and professional manner.
• Strong analytical skills, market awareness, and the ability to adopt evolving industry trends.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model, with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite at the Poznań office.

You are bound to like your job at Pepco because we guarantee:

• Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe.
• A competitive salary and real opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!
• Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure.
• An extensive benefits platform offering a wide range of options - including medical care, sports cards, events, trips, shopping vouchers, and more.
• Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores -  get your favorite products at even better prices!
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning (for IT - Udemy Business), giving you thousands of expert-led courses to support your professional development, build new skills, and learn at your own pace.
• The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment.
• Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program -our employees' well-being is our top priority!
• Smart Lunch - meal subsidies for the company canteen, giving access to daily on-site dishes at discounted prices.
• Financial recognition in the form of jubilee awards, additional days off, and loyalty-based discounts for employees celebrating their work anniversaries.
• A social fund providing additional financial support to ensure security and assistance in various life situations.
• A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge - despite being a large organization, we’ve maintained a warm, informal atmosphere.
• A role within a unique organizational culture - Pepcoolture - where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work.