Global Tax Director

Volvo Cars

. Lead the direct tax area and drive the global corporate tax strategy and governance framework across Volvo Cars .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeGothenburg • SwedenLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in international and Swedish corporate taxation, tax governance, and compliance, with a proven ability to lead teams and provide strategic tax advice to senior stakeholders. Proficient in managing complex stakeholder environments and implementing tax legislation and regulatory requirements.

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International Tax ExpertiseCorporate Income TaxTax GovernanceLeadership SkillsFluency in English

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Hard Skills

International TaxCorporate Income TaxTax GovernanceTax Risk ManagementPillar TwoTax AccountingTransfer Pricing PrinciplesFinancial ReportingBusiness Operations

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationInfluencingProactive Mindset

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ExcelPowerPointAI-Enabled Tools

Industry Keywords

Direct TaxGlobal Minimum TaxMDRDAC6 ReportingTax ComplianceTax AuthoritiesTax DisputesTax LegislationMultinational Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the direct tax area and drive the global corporate tax strategy and governance framework across Volvo Cars
Lead and develop the Direct Tax function, ensuring high-quality delivery and continuous improvement
Provide leadership, coaching, and support to direct and indirect tax professionals
Act as subject matter expert for international and Swedish corporate income tax matters
Drive and oversee OECD Pillar Two / Global Minimum Tax (GloBE), MDR / DAC6 reporting, withholding tax matters, and international tax compliance and governance
Lead interactions with tax authorities and manage audits, tax disputes, and litigation globally
Monitor international tax developments and evaluate their impact on Volvo Cars
Ensure implementation of new tax legislation and regulatory requirements across the Group
Partner with business leaders and project teams on tax structures and compliant business solutions
Provide strategic tax advice to senior stakeholders
Support and develop tax awareness through training and communication
Advise Finance, Legal, HR, Treasury, and global business operations on tax-related matters
Report to the Head of Tax

Requirements

What you’ll need

A university degree in Law, Economics, Finance, or a related field
Extensive experience working with international and Swedish corporate taxation within large multinational organizations, a leading advisory firm, or a tax authority
Strong expertise in international tax, corporate income tax, tax governance, and tax risk management
Experience with Pillar Two, tax accounting, and transfer pricing principles
Solid understanding of accounting, financial reporting, and business operations
Proven experience leading teams, projects, and complex stakeholder environments
Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, develop, and inspire others
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing capabilities
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a strategic perspective
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Swedish language skills highly valued
Strong digital literacy, including Excel, PowerPoint, and emerging AI-enabled ways of working
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