A multinational industrial group with a presence in Europe, the U.S., and LATAM is looking to hire a Tax Manager to lead and strengthen its tax function in Spain.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Global Tax Director. This is an excellent opportunity to combine local tax management with international exposure and participation in global projects.

MISSION:

The selected candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end management of tax matters in Spain, with a strong focus on VAT and Corporate Income Tax, while also supporting the group’s international tax coordination.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tax Compliance & Reporting (Spain)

Full ownership of Spanish tax obligations: VAT (incl. SII), CIT, WHT and other filings

Review of returns prepared internally or by external advisors

Management of external advisors

Monitoring and assessing tax law changes

• Tax Audits & Controversy

Manage tax audits and inspections

Define strategy and coordinate responses

Liaise with tax authorities and advisors

• VAT & Operational Tax

Lead VAT analysis on business operations (B2B/B2C, cross-border flows)

Ensure correct VAT treatment and recovery

Advise business on invoicing and operational topics

• Corporate Income Tax (CIT)

Review tax provisions and calculations

Monitor tax positions and risks

Identify optimization opportunities

• Digitalization & Process Improvement

Support tax digital tools and reporting systems

Improve processes, controls and documentation

Contribute to automation initiatives

• Business Partnering

Provide tax advice to Finance, Legal and other teams

Integrate tax perspectives into business decisions

• Global Coordination

Support international tax matters and group projects

Assist coordination across jurisdictions

• Transfer Pricing (Coordination)

Coordinate TP documentation with advisors

Monitor intercompany transactions and compliance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 5–8 years of experience in tax (Big Four and/or in-house)

• Strong expertise in Spanish VAT and Corporate Income Tax

• Experience managing tax compliance and dealing with tax authorities

• Solid understanding of international tax concepts is a plus

• Fluent in English and Spanish

BENEFITS

• Exposure to both local (Spain) and international tax matters
• Direct reporting line to Global Tax Director
• Opportunity to build and shape the Spanish tax function
• Involvement in strategic projects and group-level initiatives
• Competitive salary and a good working environment
• Private health insurance and flexible compensation scheme