Indirect Tax Business Partner

Role Overview

• 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification in Taxation (e.g. LL.M. in Tax Law) or equivalent.
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in indirect tax.
• 3–5+ 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).

Benefits

• 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.
• Work in an environment that values expertise, continuous improvement, and strong governance.