International Tax Specialist
hace 11 días
Cerdanyola del Vallès
At Applus+ , we are a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, operating in more than 65 countries across 5 continents with a team of over 28,000 professionals. With a strong track record of organic growth and continued expansion through M&A, we continue to grow our global footprint, and our tax function plays a central role in supporting that growth. About the Role We are looking for an experienced International Tax Specialist with 5-6 years of experience to join our Corporate HQ Tax team, reporting directly to the Tax Director. This is a high-impact role at the heart of our global tax operations, offering direct exposure to complex cross-border structures, strategic M&A projects and growing tax technology capabilities. You will work alongside senior stakeholders across finance, legal and operations and act as a key partner to regional teams and external advisors around the world. If you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and want to grow your expertise across the full spectrum of tax — from strategic advisory to compliance and reporting — this is the role for you. What You'll Do As International Tax Specialist, you'll be a core member of a lean, high-impact team and play a key role in supporting global tax operations and strategic initiatives across the group. Your responsibilities will include: Partnering with Finance, Legal and Operations on M&A transactions and internal restructurings, from early-stage tax structuring and due diligence through to post-deal integration and other strategic business initiatives Advising regional teams on international tax matters, cross-border operations, and transfer pricing, in close collaboration with external advisors Taking a coordinating role in Pillar II and Country-by-Country implementation and compliance obligations Support the Group's cross-border tax operations, including transfer pricing compliance (Master File and Local Files), review and implementation of group tax policies (transfer pricing, WHT and other cross-border matters), and intercompany transaction monitoring — working in close coordination with local teams and external advisors Supervising and coordinating local tax audits and litigation in collaboration with local teams and external advisors Monitoring tax compliance across the group, coordinating with local teams and external advisors to ensure filings are accurate, complete and submitted on time Supporting global tax reporting during quarter, year-end and statutory closing and managing tax forecasts, budgets and gap analyses across the group Driving process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency of global tax compliance and contribute to the development of the group's tax technology and automation capabilities What We're Looking For Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law, or a related field; a Master's in Tax is a plus. 5–6 years of experience in International Tax and M&A within a multinational group, a leading tax advisory firm, or a combination of both Proven experience on M&A transactions, covering tax structuring, due diligence, and post-deal integration; and corporate reorganizations Hands-on experience with OECD Pillar II implementation and CbCR is a strong plus Comfortable working in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities Technical & Professional Skills Business-level fluency in English and Spanish Strong technical knowledge of international tax principles (BEPS, tax treaty application, permanent establishments, withholding taxes, etc.) and transfer pricing principles Strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills, with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across Finance, Legal, Operations, and local teams in a multi-jurisdictional environment Sound judgment and ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, actionable recommendations for senior management and non-tax stakeholders Genuine interest in tax technology and process transformation, with a drive to develop a data-driven and automated global tax operation Advanced Excel and solid proficiency across Microsoft Office; Power BI, SAP and BPC knowledge is a plus Tax accounting and reporting under IFRS is valued but not essential What We Offer Competitive salary and permanent contract Hybrid working model - 2 to 3 remote days per week Flexible compensation plan including medical insurance, transport, childcare meal benefits and subsidized on-site canteen Direct exposure to senior leadership and real ownership from day one Clear career development and international growth opportunities A collaborative, international, and dynamic working environment If you are ready to take on a high-impact role combining technical expertise, international exposure and a genuine drive for innovation — we would love to hear from you!