EMEA Tax Manager, Strategic Tax & Controversy

We are looking for a highly talented and motivated Tax Manager to join our team in Wuppertal, Germany to support our EDS EMEA Tax Lead.

This is a truly unique opportunity to work on global transactions, planning opportunities, and controversy issues throughout EMEA that drive significant value. You’ll be joining a highly skilled team working with senior operational and functional leadership around the world. A great way to accelerate your career and participate in the evolution of the automotive industry with an well positioned company.

Your Role:

• Develop effective planning opportunities and controversy resolution strategies.

• Research complex (international) tax and transfer-pricing issues.

• Draft internal memos, analysis, and financial models.

• Translating data from a range of sources into insights and deliverables.

• Building effective long-term relationships with our business teams and external advisors.

• Communicating complex tax issues to our business teams, tax auditors, and courts.

• Interest in the technology automotive industry is a plus.

Your Background:

• Must haves:  Intelligence, passion, and integrity… people that want to do big things, have fun doing it, and are able to collaborate to get things done… people that make this a better place to work for all around them with positive attitude, work ethic, and drive.

• Minimum of 7 years of work experience, ideally  5-7 years’ experience in a professional advisory tax organization (Big 4 or law firm is a plus).  Specifically experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Tax Controversy matters, and / or

  • International Tax,

  • Transfer Pricing,

  • Tax Accounting,

  • Operating Model Efficiency, Value Chain Transformation, or similar global supply chain structuring teams a plus. 

• A tax advisor or equivalent qualification.

• Familiarity with US GAAP, IFRS, and statutory accounting standards a plus. 

• A degree in law, finance, business administration, economics, accounting or similar.

• Ability and interest in global travel and operating in a fast paced environment.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in Germany or Switzerland.

• Demonstrated written and oral communication or presentation skill highly valued. 

• Familiarity and ability to use excel, ppt, and word required; SAP awareness positive.

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv

• Multicultural environment

• Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.

• Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.

• Recognition for innovation and excellence.

• Opportunities to give back to the community

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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“Important Company Update – Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies:https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-