Tax Manager – Germany Tax Lead (m/f/d)

Aptar Radolfzell GmbH

Job Description

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

Your new employer:

  • World market leader of innovative solutions for dosing systems, seals and active packaging for Pharma, Beauty and Closures
  • 14,000 employees – 57 locations – 20 countries

  • Full ownership of tax matters across six German legal entities
  • Ensure compliance with German CIT, VAT, WHT, and Pillar II regulations
  • Lead tax audits and support statutory audit processes
  • Oversee tax reporting and maintain SOX tax controls
  • Handle withholding tax and non-routine tax issues
  • Implement new tax rules and processes across Germany
  • Collaborate with EMEA Tax Manager on transfer pricing matters
  • Maintain and review local TP documentation annually
  • Support new intercompany flows and cross-border transactions
  • Review intercompany contracts and tax-related invoices
  • Oversee monthly VAT filings and coordinate with external advisors
  • Develop and implement a Tax Control Framework (TCF) to mitigate risks

  • University degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Extensive, relevant experience in German tax compliance and advisory (Gained in Big 4, reputable consultancy, in-house, or tax authorities)
  • Strong expertise in:
    • German Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
    • Value Added Tax (VAT)
    • Withholding Tax (WHT)
    • International tax principles
  • Fluent in German and English
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset

  • Professional development and career planning
  • Flexible working time and 30 days holiday
  • Employee profit-sharing
  • We offer flexibility: this role can be carried out from home or at one of our German sites
  • Special financial benefits such as company fitness, employee discounts, retirement provisions, canteen meals
  • Frequent company events “We act local – and think global“
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