Senior Tax Specialist or Tax Expert (f/m/d) - Mergers & Acquisition Tax

<p><span><span><b><span>We help the world run better </span></b></span></span></p> <p><br/> <span><span><span>At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.  </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>ABOUT SAP</b></span></span></p> <p><br/> <span><span>As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device – SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition.</span></span></p> <p><br/> <span><span><b>PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES</b></span></span></p> <p><br/> <span><span>The M&amp;A Tax Team, part of SAP’s Global Tax Department headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, is seeking a highly skilled M&amp;A Tax Expert. This role is key to advising on the tax implications of complex M&amp;A transactions, including acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, and corporate restructuring projects. The M&amp;A Tax Expert will play a central role in developing and executing tax-efficient transaction structures while managing risk and ensuring compliance with evolving tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in corporate tax law, paired with strong communication and leadership skills, enabling effective collaboration with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders. Reporting to the Head of M&amp;A Tax, this role does not include personnel management responsibilities.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span><span>Provide strategic tax advice on national and international M&amp;A transactions, ensuring optimal tax efficiency and alignment with corporate goals. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Lead structuring and due diligence support for large-scale M&amp;A transactions, covering both domestic and cross-border deals.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Assess and advise on tax consequences of transaction structures, including corporate reorganizations, financings, and cross-border transactions (with e.g. a focus on IP consolidation efforts).</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Serve as a key internal advisor and contributor to post-deal integration strategies to ensure compliance with tax laws and to maximize operational benefits. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, corporate financial/tax reporting, transfer pricing, and corporate development, to provide integrated advice throughout the M&amp;A lifecycle (including tax audit support).</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Identify and mitigate tax risks, using both technical expertise and strategic insight to deliver proactive solutions.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Oversee the preparation of tax documentation, including tax opinions, memoranda, and transaction-related reports.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Stay informed on legislative developments, tax reform, and regulatory changes, anticipating their impact on M&amp;A transactions.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Mentor and develop more junior tax colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Coordinate and manage tax matters handled by external advisors.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>Required skills</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span><span>Strong team player with outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, capable of engaging with senior executives and stakeholders.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Economics or a related field (e.g. LL.M. in Taxation) is highly desirable.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Certified German Tax Advisor or equivalent qualification.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a talent for translating complex tax issues into clear, actionable advice.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes transactions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, while maintaining focus on quality and corporate goals.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Fluency in both German and English.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>Pr