SAP Senior Tax Specialist Expert f/m/d - Mergers & Acquisition 

Germany, Baden-Württemberg 

646085514

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

• Provide strategic tax advice on national and international M&A transactions, ensuring optimal tax efficiency and alignment with corporate goals.
• Lead structuring and due diligence support for large-scale M&A transactions, covering both domestic and cross-border deals.
• Assess and advise on tax consequences of transaction structures, including corporate reorganizations, financings, and cross-border transactions (with e.g. a focus on IP consolidation efforts).
• Serve as a key internal advisor and contributor to post-deal integration strategies to ensure compliance with tax laws and to maximize operational benefits.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, corporate financial/tax reporting, transfer pricing, and corporate development, to provide integrated advice throughout the M&A lifecycle (including tax audit support).
• Identify and mitigate tax risks, using both technical expertise and strategic insight to deliver proactive solutions.
• Oversee the preparation of tax documentation, including tax opinions, memoranda, and transaction-related reports.
• Stay informed on legislative developments, tax reform, and regulatory changes, anticipating their impact on M&A transactions.
• Mentor and develop more junior tax colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Coordinate and manage tax matters handled by external advisors.

Required skills

• Strong team player with outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, capable of engaging with senior executives and stakeholders.
• Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Economics or a related field (e.g. LL.M. in Taxation) is highly desirable.
• Certified German Tax Advisor or equivalent qualification.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a talent for translating complex tax issues into clear, actionable advice.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes transactions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, while maintaining focus on quality and corporate goals.
• Fluency in both German and English.

Preferred skills

• Proven track record in leading complex M&A transactions, including multinational and cross-border M&A structuring.
• Expertise in group tax accounting (IFRS/German GAAP), transfer pricing, financing matters, and business valuations.
• Interested in innovation, technology, and SAP solutions.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 9+ years of experience in international tax advisory services, with a strong focus on M&A, structuring, and compliance.

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