This is a great opportunity to join Danone’s tax team based in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands. We're looking for a practical yet hands-on Indirect Tax manager to join our team. The main focus will be on the Netherlands, but you will have regular interaction on indirect tax matters with our tax team in Belgium.

Are you ready for this challenging role? If you are, apply today!

About the Job

In this role, you will be part of Danone’s corporate tax team that is based in the Netherlands and France. You will report to the Global Category Tax Director & Transfer Pricing Lead based in the Netherlands. You will be responsible for all indirect tax matters of the Dutch entities, which are involved in many cross-border transactions. You will collaborate with various stakeholders such as Danone Business Services, Finance, Sales and General Secretary in the Netherlands and abroad, as well as the Dutch and foreign tax authorities. In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to initiatives about ESG taxes and tax transparency. From time to time you will be required to travel to other Danone locations. A diverse VAT manager’s role, in a fast-paced international environment, offering a steep learning curve!

The main tasks and responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance on VAT and other related indirect tax matters
• Maintain our Tax Control Framework, and update where and when relevant
• Define the indirect tax compliance strategy of the Dutch businesses and ensure execution
• Ensure the requirements under the Individual Monitoring Plan are met
• Manage and coach VAT colleagues in the Netherlands and Belgium
• Manage the relationships with Danone Business Services (AP, AR, IT, MD)
• Contribute on ad hoc basis to projects, or launches of new operating models
• Assist with further automation of indirect taxation and processes
• Lead the annual global total tax contribution campaign and assist on tax transparency
• Provide training and advice to the business on processes, trends and developments
• Ensure the follow-up of indirect tax law changes in SAP and our processes
• Provide audit support and deal with questions from foreign authorities
• Be a business partner on all indirect tax matters
• Manage the relationships with external service providers

Meet your future manager! Your manager will be Martella Blaak, Tax Directo. Learn more about her: (29) Martella Blaak | LinkedIn 

• The ideal candidate has a background in taxation
• You have around +10 years of relevant indirect tax experience
• You have experience in advisory and in-house in an international context
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset and good business acumen
• You are a problem-solver with a can-do attitude
• You are a good communicator and thrive on forging relationships
• You have a strong interest in the continuous improvement of processes
• You have experience with VAT Automation. SAP is considered a plus
• Fluent in Dutch and English, written and spoken

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 as a Indirect Tax Manager. 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 Feb 12th. 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