Global Head of Tax Technology (80-100%)

Global Head of Tax Technology (80-100%), Pontevedra

Client: Lonza

Location: Europe-based role, with options in Basel (Switzerland) or remote in UK, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden. Regular travel is required.

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 06.03.2025

Expiry Date: 20.04.2025

Job Description:

The Global Head of Tax Technology will be an impactful member of the Global Tax & Trade function by shaping and building Lonza’s tax and trade automation journey. As Lonza embarks on an ambitious S/4HANA transformation program, the successful candidate will act as a direct stakeholder bridging the program and the Global Tax & Trade function. Together with a global and diverse program team, the Global Head of Tax Technology will take accountability for the success of the S4HANA implementation journey by driving standardization and automation of our tax and trade processes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Tax and trade technology: Develop a digital roadmap for the Global Tax & Trade function, covering all areas of tax and trade.
2. Drive the evaluation and implementation of technology applications to improve efficiency and quality of the Group’s tax and trade processes.
3. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and vendors.
4. Source best matching tax and trade technology solutions.
5. S/4HANA implementation: Lead the tax and trade business process architecture throughout the S/4HANA design and implementation lifecycle.
6. Assess current tax and trade processes and identify optimization opportunities.
7. Gather tax and trade requirements for S/4HANA design decisions.
8. Design tax and trade compliance test scenarios and analyze results.
9. Communicate effectively with stakeholders on tax & trade design requirements.
10. Develop and deliver training for end-users on tax-related functionalities.

Key requirements:

1. Higher educational qualifications in Tax, Accounting, Finance, IT or a related field.
2. Practical experience in at least one area of tax; experience in more than one area is a plus.
3. Experience with global ERP systems implementations, preferably S/4HANA.
4. Excellent project management and communication skills.
5. Fluent in English.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. We respect and protect our people and our environment. At Lonza, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world.