Key Skills

Job Description

As Manager International Tax, you will help manage the tax position of FrieslandCampina’s operating companies across an international region. Working closely with the International Tax Director, local tax and finance teams, and colleagues across the business, you will combine tax expertise with a practical business partnering approach. You will contribute to tax reporting, compliance, transfer pricing, governance and planning, while supporting projects and helping the business navigate tax risks and opportunities. Why join FrieslandCampina? Work in an international tax environment with exposure to multiple countries, businesses and stakeholders. Contribute to tax decisions and projects that have a direct connection to FrieslandCampina’s business and value chain. Collaborate across Tax, Finance, Legal and business teams, with room to build strong international relationships. Join a purpose-driven organisation where professional growth, trust and autonomy are encouraged. What we ask Academic degree in tax law, tax economics, accounting or related. 8+ years experience in corporate and international tax in an international business environment and/or a professional services firm. Good knowledge of corporate income tax, tax accounting, transfer pricing and tax governance, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical business context. Experience working with local tax authorities, tax audits and compliance processes; exposure to M&A, restructurings or international tax projects is an advantage. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify tax risks and opportunities and translate complex topics into clear recommendations. Business-minded, hands-on and able to manage multiple priorities independently. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across countries and functions. What we offer At FrieslandCampina you work on strong, globally loved brands enjoyed by millions every day, like Friso, Campina, Chocomel and Frisian Flag. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we combine an international environment with a clear social and sustainable purpose. We support your growth through training, coaching and internal career opportunities. With trust and autonomy, you can make real impact. Employment benefits: Salary between €6,550 and €9,200 gross per month (full-time), depending on experience and fit for the role. A work week of 32 to 40 hours, 15% company performance-based bonus, 8% holiday allowance and a pension scheme. Hybrid working with flexible working hours, a train card and/or €0.23 per km (max. 30 km one way). 200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours. A laptop, phone and home office equipment to support flexible working. Extras at the head office, such as milk and cheese during lunch, fresh fruit and barista coffee. Vacancy description Business Partnering & Collaboration Act as a key tax contact for countries in your scope, partnering with local finance and tax teams as well as Legal, business groups and other functions. Provide practical tax advice on day-to-day questions, balancing technical requirements with business needs. Guide local tax and finance colleagues and contribute to strengthening tax knowledge and ways of working across the region. Tax Accounting & Reporting Coordinate and review quarterly and annual tax reporting for the countries in your scope, including tax packages, effective tax rate analysis and return-to-accrual processes. Prepare and review key tax accounting matters, including statutory tax rates, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions and disclosure information. Work with local teams and external auditors to support accurate and timely tax reporting. Tax Governance, Compliance & Planning Manage and monitor corporate income tax positions and compliance activities across the region, working closely with local tax and finance teams. Support the International Tax Director with tax controls, tax risk management and the continued development of the tax control framework. Monitor relevant tax legislation and translate developments into practical implications for the business. Review legal and business documentation from a tax perspective, identifying tax consequences and helping ensure compliance with FrieslandCampina’s operating model and policies. Support tax audits, local tax planning, legal structure changes and M&A or other business projects, bringing a clear tax perspective to cross-functional discussions. Transfer Pricing & BAPA Coordinate local transfer pricing documentation and support the preparation of local files, analyses and intercompany agreements. Work with transfer pricing colleagues and local teams to ensure documentation and compliance requirements are met on time. Support BAPA planning, analysis, negotiations and ongoing compliance, including interactions with local tax authorities where relevant. For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are. We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.

Core Responsibilities

Manage tax positions, reporting, compliance, governance, and planning for operating companies across an international region, partnering with local teams and business functions. Coordinate transfer pricing documentation and BAPA activities, and support tax audits, tax risk management, legal structure changes, M&A, and other business projects.

Requirements

Requires an academic degree in tax law, tax economics, accounting, or a related field, plus more than eight years of corporate and international tax experience in an international business or professional services environment. Candidates should have strong knowledge of corporate income tax, tax accounting, transfer pricing, and tax governance, along with analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and independent prioritization skills.

Benefits

• Performance-Based Bonus
• Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Flexible Working Hours
• Train Card
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual Leave
• Option to Buy or Sell Leave
• Laptop
• Phone
• Home Office Equipment
• Training
• Coaching
• Internal Career Opportunities
• Milk and Cheese at Lunch
• Fresh Fruit
• Barista Coffee