Tax manager - Interim

Are you an experienced Tax Manager looking for an interim opportunity in a global company? Do you have strong expertise in tax accounting, tax reporting, and corporate tax compliance? If so, this is your chance to contribute to Hempel’s finance organization, ensuring accurate and efficient tax processes. 

Lead Tax Compliance & Reporting 

As our Interim Tax Manager (10-12 months), you will play a key role in managing tax accounting, tax reporting, and tax returns. You will oversee intercompany (IC) allocations and ensure compliance with global and local tax regulations. Additionally, you will support the finance team with transfer pricing matters and contribute to ongoing tax initiatives. 

This role requires a strong technical tax background, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across finance, legal, and external tax advisors. 

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Manage tax accounting & reporting – Ensure accurate tax provisions and reporting in financial statements. 

• Oversee corporate tax compliance – Handle tax return processes and ensure adherence to global tax regulations. 

• Support intercompany (IC) allocations – Ensure correct allocation of intercompany transactions from a tax perspective. 

• Assist with transfer pricing – Work with finance teams to ensure compliance with transfer pricing policies. 

• Monitor tax regulations & compliance – Keep up to date with relevant tax laws and reporting requirements. 

• Collaborate across functions – Work closely with finance, legal, and external tax advisors to ensure seamless tax operations. 

What You Bring 

• Proven experience in tax accounting, tax reporting, and corporate tax compliance. 

• Strong understanding of intercompany allocations and transfer pricing. 

• Experience working with ERP systems and tax reporting tools (experience with OneStream is a plus but not required). 

• Knowledge of Pillar 2 is a plus, but not required. 

• Detail-oriented and analytical mindset, ensuring accuracy in tax reporting. 

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally. 

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. 

Global career possibilities 

• At Hempel, we offer a variety of global career possibilities and many cross-functional and cross-cultural working relationships. We strive to create the right conditions for personal and professional development. 

• Join a global company where employees are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do. With business in mind and people at heart, we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great global family. 

Sounds like a match? 

Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system.  Final deadline for applications is 11 March 2025. For further information about the job, please contact Jesper Cassoee– jecas@hempel.com 

 
More about Hempel  

At Hempel, you’re welcomed into a global community of 7,500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.  

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.  

At Hempel, we are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation, and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.