Senior Manager Direct Tax Business Advisory (all genders)

Role: Senior Manager Direct Tax Business Advisory (all genders) Responsibilities: - Deliver end-to-end direct tax advice and compliance support to international subsidiaries of Zalando. - Lead and support projects from a cross-border and local direct tax perspective within the Zalando Group. - Advise the business on direct tax-related matters and assess the impact of business decisions on tax positions globally. - Participate in national and international project groups involving German and foreign entities. - Handle tax audits and tax litigation, liaising with advisors. - Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, acting as first point of contact for senior business partners and tax authorities. - Ensure compliance impacts of planning are understood and documented. - Monitor and analyze national policy developments and changes in corporate tax and transfer pricing legislation. - Anticipate risks and develop mitigation plans and innovative solutions across the group. Qualifications: - Degree in tax, law, economics, business administration, or comparable background; German Steuerberater qualification is an advantage. - Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in German or international tax law, ideally in-house or in tax advisory/auditing. - SAP knowledge or experience in other analytical programs, with ability to communicate outcomes to non-specialists. - Fluent in English (written and spoken). - Proactive approach, willingness to take ownership, strong interest in e-commerce and corporate strategy. - Hands-on, detail-oriented team player. What We Offer: - 27 days of holiday per year (increasing to 30 days). - 40% off fashion and beauty products sold by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, and external partner discounts. - Family support, company pension scheme, employee shares programme. - Health and wellbeing options, mental health support and coaching. - Development through training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review. - 2 paid volunteering days per year. - Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement).