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💼 About This Role

You'll own Helsing's tax function at a critical growth stage, ensuring compliance across ten European entities. You'll partner with senior leadership to embed tax considerations in business decisions and professionalise tax processes.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Design and implement a coherent tax strategy across ten European entities.
• Oversee preparation and review of tax returns for corporate, trade, and VAT obligations.
• Determine deferred taxes for financial statements under HGB and IFRS.
• Lead external tax audits and act as primary contact for tax authorities.
• Develop and maintain transfer pricing documentation across international jurisdictions.

📋 Requirements

• Managed tax compliance across multiple international entities with EMEA jurisdictions.
• Deep technical knowledge of German tax law (corporate, trade, VAT).
• Proficient in tax accounting under HGB and IFRS.
• Developed transfer pricing documentation in a cross-border environment.

✨ Nice to Have

• Qualified tax adviser (e.g., German Steuerberaterexamen).
• Experience in Big 4 environment.
• Familiarity with government grant schemes and R&D allowances.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🌍 International exposure across ten European entities.
• 📈 Ownership of a critical function in a fast-growing defence AI company.
• 🤝 Collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• 💡 Impact on protecting democratic countries through technology.
• 🚀 Opportunity to build and professionalise the tax function.

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
3. 3Final Interview with Finance Director· 45 min