Senior Tax Manager – German Tax & Transfer Pricing

About the role

LGC is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead all German direct and indirect tax matters for its German entities. You will ensure accurate compliance, robust governance and audit readiness while supporting group‑wide tax initiatives such as transfer pricing implementation and Pillar Two readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Manage German corporate income tax and trade tax filings, coordinating with external advisors.
• Oversee monthly German VAT compliance and ensure ERP data accuracy.
• Handle German withholding tax and maintain a comprehensive tax compliance calendar.
• Act as primary contact for German tax authorities, leading audit responses and inquiries.
• Prepare and maintain German transfer pricing documentation (Local File) and support Master File coordination.
• Provide tax data and analysis for Pillar Two and IFRS tax accounting (IAS 12 / IFRIC 23).
• Monitor German tax law developments and advise finance and business teams.
• Improve tax processes, controls, documentation and tax technology, including ERP enhancements.

Required profile

• Fluent German (mandatory).
• Minimum 8 years of German tax experience (Big 4, advisory or in‑house).
• Degree in Tax, Law, Accounting, Economics or Business; Steuerberater or Diplom‑Finanzwirt qualification preferred.
• Proven experience managing German tax audits and interacting with tax authorities.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast‑moving environment.

Required skills

• German corporate income tax
• German trade tax
• German VAT
• German withholding tax
• Transfer pricing (Local File, Master File, DEMPE, APAs, MAPs)
• Pillar Two tax reporting
• IFRS tax accounting (IAS 12, IFRIC 23)
• Tax technology / ERP systems (IFS)

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Possibility to work remotely and flexibly.
• Dynamic, energetic tax team with a supportive atmosphere.