Hybrid Tax Manager

at Webfleet

• Job title: Tax Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Amsterdam, Netherlands

About the role

• Tax Manager overseeing corporate tax compliance and strategic initiatives for Webfleet based in Amsterdam. Leading a team and collaborating across departments for tax governance and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of 2 specialists, providing guidance, support, and performance oversight to ensure effective collaboration and achievement of departmental goals
• Collaborate closely with the broader Bridgestone tax team to ensure alignment, share expertise, and contribute to company-wide tax strategies and initiatives
• Manage and oversee all corporate tax matters, including corporate income tax, VAT, and withholding taxes, ensuring full compliance with local and international regulations
• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of tax returns and related documentation across multiple jurisdictions
• Act as the main point of contact for tax authorities, external advisors, and auditors in different countries
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business, proactively advising management on risks and opportunities
• Provide tax support for business operations, including new market entries, restructuring, M&A transactions, and intercompany agreements
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations, including documentation, policies, and coordination with global teams
• Support tax provisioning and reporting under IFRS / local GAAP, in close collaboration with Finance and Accounting teams
• Identify and implement tax optimization opportunities aligned with the company’s growth strategy and risk appetite
• Lead or support tax audits and inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses
• Develop and improve tax processes, controls, and documentation, leveraging technology and automation where possible
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and Operations teams to ensure tax considerations are embedded in business decisions
• Ensure appropriate tax governance, risk management, and internal controls in line with group policies
• Manage and coordinate external tax advisors and, where applicable, support or guide junior team members
• Manage the tax budget and monitor external advisor spend, ensuring cost-effective delivery of tax services

Requirements

• Master degree in Finance, Accounting, Tax, Economics, or Business Administration
• Professional tax qualification (e.g. CTA, ACCA, CPA, Register Belastingadviseur) is a strong plus
• 5–8+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably in a multinational environment
• Experience in corporate income tax and indirect tax (VAT/GST) within multiple jurisdictions
• Background in Big 4 or international tax advisory combined with in-house experience is highly desirable
• Proven experience managing tax compliance, tax audits, and tax reporting processes
• Hands-on experience with transfer pricing and cross-border transactions
• Exposure to IFRS and/or local GAAP tax reporting
• Strong knowledge of European tax regulations, including corporate tax, VAT, and withholding tax
• Ability to work independently in an international environment with changing priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to explain complex tax matters to non-tax audiences
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and tax tools is a plus
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• High level of integrity and professional ethics
• Resilience and stress management, particularly during peak reporting and audit periods

Benefits

• Working from home up to 3 days a week
• 25 annual leave days with option to buy up to 10 days
• 500 euros gross to set up your home office
• Chance to work abroad for 40 working days per year
• Birthday off and volunteering time off
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning
• Access to Gofluent platform to learn new languages
• Employee Assistance Program
• Contributory pension scheme
• Monthly healthcare allowance
• Flexible benefit plan (get up to 250 euros reimbursed on benefit of your choice)