Tax Manager (Tax Coordination) for Solvd Group (m/f/d)

The Tax Manager (Tax Coordination) Solvd Group is responsible for the day-to-day tax coordination and tax management of Solvd Group on a global basis, acting as the central tax contact point for all Solvd Group entities. The position is based in Munich, at Solvd GmbH.

The role is a key element of the tax governance approach adopted for Solvd Group, under which the Chief Financial Officer of Solvd Group is responsible for all tax matters of Solvd Group globally, supported by the present role and local external tax advisors, together with Finance Factory operational tax support and the global subject-matter expert network of Allianz Partners Tax, in particular Transfer Pricing and Tax Reporting.

The Tax Manager (Tax Coordination) Solvd Group reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer of Solvd Group and has a global line functional reporting line to the Head of Tax Allianz Partners. She/he works closely with the other Finance Functions of Solvd Group and Allianz Partners, mainly the Legal function, the Transfer Pricing function, Finance Factory, and local finance and tax contacts across the Solvd Group entities (including GT Motive, Control Expert, Innovation Group, and PDR/Careoss).

Tax Coordination: The Tax Manager (Tax Coordination) Solvd Group acts as the central tax coordination point for Solvd Group, implementing Allianz Group and Allianz Partners tax standards and functional rules locally within Solvd Group entities, and coordinating the roll-out of global (tax) projects into the local Solvd Group entities..

Reorganization and Holding Structure Streamlining: A key focus of the role is to support, coordinate and help the simplification and streamlining of the Solvd holding structure, working closely with the CFO of Solvd Group, external advisors, the legal function and the Head of Tax Allianz Partners.

Tax Governance: The position supports the implementation of the Solvd Group tax management structure in line with the Allianz Standard of Tax Management (ASTM) and communicates Allianz Group and Allianz Partners tax standards and functional rules throughout Solvd Group entities.

Tax Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate direct and indirect tax compliance, including Pillar II/GloBE compliance globally with the support of the Finance Factory and mainly external tax advisors.

Tax Accounting and Reporting: The Tax Manager (Tax Coordination) Solvd Group supports proper (quarterly) tax and tax risk reporting for Solvd Group, as well as tax reporting for the yearly planning process, Country by Country Reporting, Tax Transparency, in close collaboration with Finance Factory and the AZPTX Tax Reporting function.

Tax Risk Monitoring: This responsibility covers supporting the management of Regulatory and Legal Change Monitoring for tax processes within Solvd Group, tax risk identification and mitigation, and tax compliance monitoring across Solvd Group entities.

Transfer Pricing: The role supports the implementation of the Allianz Partners Transfer Pricing framework (Group File and Local Files) within Solvd Group, in close cooperation with the Transfer Pricing function, to ensure homogeneous transfer pricing documentation and adherence to Transfer Pricing standards and functional rules.

DAC6 and Similar Reporting Obligations: The position supports the identification of potentially reportable transactions within Solvd Group and ensures appropriate reporting structures are in place for DAC6 and similar obligations.

Tax Audit & Controversy: The Tax Manager (Tax Coordination) Solvd Group supports tax audits and tax controversies affecting Solvd Group entities, liaising with local tax authorities, external advisors and the Head of Tax Allianz Partners as required.

Tax Planning and Advisory: Activities relating to tax planning and day-to-day tax advisory for Solvd Group entities, including advice on the tax implications of business development activities, also fall into the area of responsibility.

M&A, Integration and Projects: As part of her/his role, the Tax Manager (Tax Coordination) Solvd Group supports tax workstreams on internal projects such as restructurings, holding structure streamlining and acquisitions.

The role requires a strong variety of management, technical excellence, coordination and inter-personal skills to meet the demands of a complex, multi-entity organization undergoing integration and reorganization.

Regarding technical skills, the position requires a solid and robust understanding of taxation, including international and cross-border tax matters, as well as a sound business understanding of the insurance and assistance services industry. Experience with corporate reorganizations and the streamlining of holding structures is a key requirement for this role. With strong analytical and project management skills, she/he is able to set priorities and to develop a fast understanding of new concepts and structures, including within newly acquired entities that will be integrated into Solvd Group.

Through her/his coordination and interpersonal skills, the position holder needs to be able to work effectively within a global tax function, coordinate with multiple local finance and tax contacts within Solvd Group, and collaborate closely with the CFO of Solvd Group, the Head of Tax Allianz Partners, and colleagues from other functions. Moreover, trust, pragmatism, resilience and a strong drive for execution are among the core attributes required to succeed in this role, particularly in the context of an evolving tax governance set-up.

With her/his communication and presentation skills, the Tax Manager (Tax Coordination) Solvd Group reaches a range of stakeholder groups with key messages, both within Solvd Group and within Allianz Partners.

She/he is fluent in English; German and any other language is a plus.

Education and Experience

The position holder has a degree in business administration, law or a related field and an additional qualification specialized in taxation, with at least 5 years of experience in international taxation, ideally including experience in corporate reorganizations or holding structure projects and in the insurance or financial services industry. German certified tax advisor exam is a plus.

• A highly talented, dynamic, and international team

• Opportunity to make an impact in a global company

• Flexible working arrangements

• Health & well-being offerings

• Company pension & health insurance