Indirect Tax Manager

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

*Full-time job opportunity

*Location: Warsaw, Poland or Bilston, UK

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Indirect Tax Manager to join our Corporate Finance Team. Reporting to the Associate Director, Indirect Tax, the role will play a crucial role in ensuring the company complies with all indirect tax regulations. 

This role is ideal for someone with strong VAT advisory experience, a solid understanding of EU VAT rules, and a hands-on approach to managing VAT-related projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving VAT process improvements, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic initiatives across the business.  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage VAT-related projects across multiple jurisdictions, with a focus on EMEA countries.

• Provide expert VAT advisory support to internal stakeholders on business initiatives, transactions, and structural changes.

• Support the preparation and review of VAT reports (such as VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat declarations, SAFT and SII) and VAT reconciliation as needed.

• Develop and deliver VAT training and awareness sessions across the organization.

• Monitor and interpret changes in VAT legislation and assess their impact on the business.

• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operational teams to ensure VAT compliance and risk mitigation.

• Identify and implement process improvements in VAT reporting, documentation, and controls.

• Liaise with external advisors and tax authorities on VAT matters, audits, and queries.

Requirements

• University degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Solid accounting skill is a plus.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in VAT advisory, preferably also experience as an in-house VAT (project) manager in multinational company

• Strong knowledge of EU VAT legislation and compliance frameworks.

• Proven track record in managing VAT projects and driving process improvements.

• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Result-oriented with a proactive, can-do mindset.

• Strong analytical and communication skills.

• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

• Solid knowledge of SAP and tax engine such as Taxmarc is a plus.

• Solid knowledge and VAT compliance experience in Southern European countries, such as Spain, Italy, Greece is a plus

Benefits

• Hybrid working schedule

• Private medical care by Lux-MED

• Life insurance and Travel insurance

• Employee retirement plan (PPE) after trial period

• Sports card (Multisport) - partially employer-funded

• Employee Assistance Program for Employees and Families

• Company Social Fund (occasional perks like vouchers or holiday co-financing)

How to Apply

Interested? Send us your CV. We look forward to reviewing your application and will reach out if there’s a match to arrange a brief exploratory call. All candidates must be eligible to work in the EU area.

Solenis is proud to be an employer that gives equal consideration to all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

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