Danone is a world leading food company committed to excellence and innovation. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Country Tax Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in ensuring our tax compliance and optimizing our tax strategies within the Netherlands, yet taking into account Danone’s international context.

About the Job

You will be part of the Corporate Tax Team that is based in the Netherlands and France and will be reporting into the Head of Tax BeNeLux, located in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. The role will be located in the Hoofddorp office in the Netherlands. Some flexibility every now and then working in other Danone  offices and travelling to the Danone Paris and/or Rijswijk offices will be required. You will be joining a truly international tax team consisting of corporate tax, transfer pricing and indirect tax specialists and you will be working in a fast-paced global setting.

In this role you will regularly collaborate with various Danone stakeholders in the Netherlands and abroad, as well as external advisors and tax authorities. The role will offer a steep learning curve and opportunities to further grow.

As the Dutch Corporate Tax Manager, you will be responsible for managing all Dutch corporate income tax (CIT) matters for the group’s Dutch entities. In this role, you ensure full tax compliance, support business initiatives, manage tax audits, and play a key role in international tax planning and Pillar 2 readiness. You act as a trusted advisor to the business and collaborate closely with finance, treasury, and legal teams.

This position is ideal for a proactive tax professional with strong technical knowledge of Dutch corporate taxation and a hands‑on approach.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Manage the preparation and filing of Dutch (CIT) returns (Vpb) for all Dutch entities.
• Oversee quarterly forecasting and actuals under IFRS/Dutch GAAP.
• Monitor tax positions, e.g. deferred tax assets/liabilities and uncertain tax positions.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax payments and prepayments.

2. Pillar 2 and International Tax

• Lead the implementation and ongoing compliance with OECD Pillar 2 rules for the Netherlands.
• Work closely with global teams on GloBE calculations, reporting, and system readiness.
• Evaluate the impact of international tax developments (OECD, EU directives, CFC rules).

3. Advisory & Business Partnering

• Provide tax advice on Dutch and international tax matters, including:
• • Business restructuring and mergers & acquisitions
  • financing, and cash repatriation
  • tax aspects of (commercial) contracts
• Support cross‑functional teams on business initiatives and new projects.

4. Tax Audit & Risk Management

• Act as contact for the Dutch Tax Authorities for all day-to-day compliance matters.
• Assist in (internal) tax audits, information requests, and all foreign requests for confirmation on Dutch residency of the group entities.
• Identify tax risks and proactively implement mitigations.

5. Process Improvement & Controls

• Implement and improve tax processes, tax technology, and internal controls.
• Develop documentation, procedures, and governance for tax compliance.
• Contribute to global tax transformation initiatives.

Meet your new manager! Your manager will be Tessa Van Hilten, International Tax Manager. Learn more about her: Tessa van Hilten | LinkedIn 

To succeed in this role, you fulfil the following:

• Master’s degree in Tax Law or Fiscal Economics (required).
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Dutch corporate tax (Big 4 and/or in-house).
• Experience with large multinational groups is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and ability to manage complex issues.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Ability to work independently, handle deadlines, and coordinate with global teams.

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

We Offer

It’s an exciting time to join Danone. You’ll build meaningful relationships and networks working with large, dynamic brands. And the best part? You’ll be supported to grow an impactful career that you can be proud of. Together, we’ll build a healthier world.

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and a hybrid working environment, where you can work either from home or from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk.

What’s Next

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of March 27th. Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the job posting earlier than the stated deadline. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Claudia Llona, Talent Acquisition Manager via claudia.llona@danone.com.

* All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status