OUR COMPANY

At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company, we focus on long-term performance. We believe that, if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve; after all, we started with just 28 people. Now, we are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture.

THE POSITION

As Manager Global Tax Operations, you collaborate with experienced colleagues and ensure a high-quality and qualified tax compliance set-up. You will support the operating units with tax issues and steer international tax related activities. You manage external and internal partners, national and international stakeholders and authorities from our location in Ingelheim.

Tasks & responsibilities

• In your new role you are working closely with the Boehringer Global Business Services (GBS) function and an external service provider in a globally centralized tax compliance set-up.
  
• You are accountable for the correct handling of all tax compliance matters and for all different types of taxes that apply for Boehringer Ingelheim for dedicated Operating Units (especially CIT, VAT, WHT, Tax Accounting, etc.). In order to ensure tax compliance, you provide concepts and guiding principles to GBS and other global and local stakeholders for all countries in line with strategic targets.
  
• In addition, you are responsible for steering all external and internal partners involved as well as manage all interactions with local tax authorities.
  
• You manage the local tax audits in dedicated countries in alignment with BI's global tax set-up and tax audit strategy and ensure a robust defense position for future local tax audits.
  
• Moreover, you ensure the implementation of the detailed results descriptions, quality standards and guiding principles as well as the TCCF (Tax and Customs Control Framework) for specific countries towards internal partners.
  
• You are responsible of keeping track of relevant global and local tax law changes and their impact for the BI group. In order to ensure tax compliance within the BI group you align with the GBS function on relevant tax law changes on a regular basis and advice the GBS function in translating relevant tax law changes into new/ amended processes within the GBS organization.
  
• Together with the Tax Process and Program Management you maintain and actively identify areas for performance improvements within the area of tax compliance for all dedicated BI group entities and support strategic goals for robust global tax compliance set up.
  

Requirements

• Diploma/University degree with focus on Business Administration/ Law/ Economics or comparable major, ideally specialized in Tax or Certified German Tax Advisor or equivalent international education
  
• Several years of relevant tax experience in-house or as consultant
  
• First experience in working on international tax matters and knowledge about tax operations and guiding principles for tax compliance
  
• Good organization, communication, and management skills
  
• Hands-on mentality and solution-oriented
  
• Experience working cross-culturally with diverse colleagues
  
• Fluent in English, second language desirable
  

EFFECTS OF COVID-19

We will continue to hire talented people and we look forward to receiving your applications. As a result of COVID-19, we have introduced alternative working arrangements to ensure that our employees can stay safe and healthy, because the health of our employees is among our top priorities. At all company locations, we work remotely whenever possible. Additionally, we are now hosting virtual video interviews for applicants. During the limited in-person interviews we still have during this time, we pay special attention to distance and the hygiene rules recommended by the Robert Koch Institute. New employees who do not start on site in production or the laboratories are sent the necessary IT equipment, our Welcome Days take place online, and we plan to conduct their onboarding training virtually whenever possible.

WHY BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM?

This is where you can grow, collaborate, innovate and improve lives.

We offer challenging work in a respectful and friendly global working environment surrounded by a world of innovation driven mindsets and practices. In addition, learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth. We also offer a competitive salary, generous amount of vacation time, and numerous benefits towards your wellness & financial health and work-life balance. Plus, an onsite gym (Ingelheim), in-house doctor and best-in-class cafeterias and coffee bars to keep you energized and healthy. To learn more about what benefits could be waiting for you, please visit our Career area.

Want to learn more about us? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/
Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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Please contact our Recruiting EMEA Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-173173
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