Tax Manager

Curious about global tax impact and real business influence? Ready to move beyond compliance and shape tax strategy? 

This is why you want to join us as Tax Specialist at Enza Zaden 

• You will combine compliance with strategy, contributing to global tax policy development and advising management. 

• You act as a global Tax expert, partnering with stakeholders across regions and functions. 

• You will work in a highly international, cross-functional environment, influencing projects with real business impact. 

Make a difference as Tax Specialist 

In this role, you are responsible for strengthening tax compliance while proactively advising on global tax matters. You operate at a tactical and operational level, with a strong focus on analysis, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. Your key responsibilities: 

• Design, implement, monitor and continuously improve the Global Tax Control Framework, ensuring effective controls and consistent application across entities 

• Develop global tax policies and take ownership for their practical implementation thereof 

• Monitor, analyse and explain the Group Effective Tax Rate (ETR), including variance analysis, translate outcomes into clear management insights and actively improve the ETR process 

• Review tax returns and supporting documentation, identify risks and opportunities and ensuring follow-up actions 

• Act as the global point of contact for VAT/GST-matters, providing practical guidance and support to local stakeholders worldwide 

• Manage and maintain the Transfer Pricing framework, ensuring correct implementation and compliance requirements are met; 

• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects, providing tax advice and risk analyses 

• Identify and drive process and technology improvements to increase tax efficiency 

• Ensure that applicable tax incentives are awarded for the company such as R&D tax credits, innovation box and investments incentives; 

• Working closely together with the business units, finance, legal department, tax authorities and external tax advisors; 

• Support and manage other diverse tax projects on an ad hoc basis. 

You will be part of the global tax function and report to the Global Tax Manager. You will closely collaborate with teams across Finance Operations, Business Control, Data & Analytics, and external advisors. The role is global in scope, requiring frequent interaction with international stakeholders across time zones in a dynamic, hybrid work environment. 

What you bring as a future colleague 

• A Master’s relevant degree (e.g. Tax Law or Tax Economics) 

• 6+ years of relevant experience in international tax (corporate tax and/or VAT/GST) 

• Solid knowledge of global tax compliance and regulations 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Proven ability to advise stakeholders and translate complex topics into clear actions 

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal) 

• A proactive, collaborative mindset with the ability to operate in an international environment 

You are someone who takes ownership, enjoys working with complex topics, and has the confidence to advise and influence stakeholders. Your ability to balance detail with a broader strategic perspective makes you a valuable partner to the business. 

Enza Zaden as your employer   

With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Throughout our 86 years, our family values, passion, independence and our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people eat our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.     

What we offer  

As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer:  

• Flexible work arrangements;  

• 25 paid vacation days (employees have the option to buy extra vacation days equivalent to two times their weekly working hours);  

• 1 paid vitality day for all, plus extra days as your age increases;  

• Contribution for overnight stays if you live further away from Enza Zaden;    

• Laptop + smartphone.  

We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include:  

• Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth);  

• Tailor-made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform;  

• Employer sponsored retirement benefits.  

Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website.  

Get in touch  

Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days.   

Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to:  

Sijmen Jansen, Corporate Recruiter     

Si.jansen@enzazaden.nl 

Good to know  

• Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics;  

• A security screening is part of the recruitment process.