Head of Tax EMEA - Business Area Diagnostics (f/m/d)

Do you want to help create the future of healthcare? Our name, Siemens Healthineers, was selected to honor our people who dedicate their energy and passion to this cause. It reflects their pioneering spirit combined with our long history of engineering in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sounds interesting?

Then come and join our global team as Head of Tax EMEA - Business Area Diagnostics (f/m/d).

Your tasks and responsibilities:

Strategic Tax Leadership

• You define and execute the tax strategy for the Diagnostics EMEA business.
• You act as a trusted advisor to senior business and finance leaders, on commercial, operational and strategic initiatives.
• You support sustainable growth through proactive tax planning and value-driven decision support.

Business Partnership

• You collaborate with regional leadership teams, finance organizations, legal teams, supply chain functions and commercial leaders.
• You provide tax guidance on business models, market expansion, restructurings, supply chain developments, and cross-border transactions.
• You influence decision-making through pragmatic, commercially focused tax advice.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• You ensure effective tax governance, controls, and risk management across the region.
• You oversee compliance activities in close partnership with local finance teams and external advisors.
• You drive strong audit outcomes and maintain robust documentation and control frameworks.

Tax Transformation & Digitalisation

• You champion the digital transformation of tax processes across EMEA.
• You drive the adoption of automation, analytics, and tax technologies while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• You partner with finance transformation teams on SAP and other digital initiatives to enhance efficiency and transparency.

Stakeholder Leadership

• You build strong relationships with regional and global leadership teams.
• You work closely with specialists in Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, VAT & Indirect Tax, Tax Technology, and International Tax.
• You represent tax interests in strategic business discussions and transformation programs.

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/products-services

Your qualifications and experience:

• You hold a university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related discipline, ideally complemented by a professional tax qualification.
• You bring many years of extensive experience in international taxation gained within a multinational organization, a Big Four environment, or a combination of both, and possess strong expertise in corporate tax, international tax, and tax governance.
• You have a proven ability to support complex international organizations, influence senior stakeholders, and successfully navigate matrix structures.
• You combine strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen and are able to translate complex tax matters into practical, business-oriented solutions.
• You possess a solid understanding of IFRS, tax reporting, and tax risk management, complemented by experience with SAP and modern tax technology solutions.
• You have a track record of driving process improvements, automation initiatives, and digital transformation programs that enhance efficiency and transparency.

Your attributes and skills:

• You foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, building strong partnerships across teams, functions, and cultures.
• You demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and can drive alignment and execution across international teams without direct reporting lines.
• You communicate complex topics with clarity and confidence and adapt your message effectively to different stakeholder groups, including senior leadership.
• You navigate complex and evolving environments with a structured approach, making sound decisions even in situations characterized by ambiguity.
• You drive continuous improvement by challenging the status quo, identifying opportunities for innovation, and promoting new ways of working.

Our global team:

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company. 74,000 dedicated colleagues in over 70 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services.

Our culture:

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success. Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/de/careers

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.#myabilityshs

Wish to find out more before applying? Contact us: recruitinggersupport.func@siemens-healthineers.com, if you wish to discuss any initial questions with our recruitment team. The contact person handling this job ad is Klaus Kouril.

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