Team Lead, VAT/Payroll Tax, 80–100%

Roche

. Lead, motivate, and coach a team of experienced tax specialists .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeMannheim • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in VAT and payroll tax compliance, with a strong focus on leading teams and managing tax processes within a dynamic organization. Proficient in utilizing SAP/S/4HANA for tax automation and compliance management.

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VAT CompliancePayroll Tax ManagementSAP/S/4HANA ProficiencyGerman Tax Advisor CertificationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Tax LawTax Compliance Management SystemTax AdvisoryAnalytical ThinkingStrategic Thinking

Soft Skills

Team MotivationEmpathyChange Management

Tools & Technologies

SAPS/4HANADigital Tax Processes

Certifications & Qualifications

German Tax Advisor Examination

Industry Keywords

Tax RegulationsProcurementSalesFinanceTax Audits

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, motivate, and coach a team of experienced tax specialists
Foster an innovative working environment
Independently advise Procurement, Sales, and Finance on complex VAT matters
Serve as the liaison to the Group Tax department
Assume overall responsibility for payroll tax matters across all Roche entities in Germany
Advise People & Culture
Ensure compliance with tax regulations
Further develop the Tax Compliance Management System (Tax CMS)
Use modern IT tools, particularly in the SAP/S/4HANA environment
Drive the automation of tax processes
Manage national and global cross-functional projects
Act as the point of contact during tax audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed degree in business administration, economics, or a comparable field
Successfully passed the German Tax Advisor Examination
At least 8–10 years of solid professional experience in tax law, with a focus on VAT and payroll tax
Experience in a tax advisory firm, tax administration, or an industrial company
Demonstrated experience managing employees
Experience working within a dynamic matrix organization
Very good user-level knowledge of SAP (ERP/S/4HANA)
Enthusiasm for digital tax processes and IT tools
Business-fluent German and English
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Ability to inspire a team as an empathetic anchor and change maker
Up-to-date résumé/CV or Workday profile
Official educational certificates and supporting documents

Benefits

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