Tax Director

• Lead and develop the Tax function, setting priorities and fostering ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Oversee direct tax activities, including Corporate Income Tax and tax compliance obligations
• Manage and coordinate preparation of corporate income tax returns with internal teams and external tax advisors
• Oversee tax accounting, including tax recognition, provisions, deferred taxes and reconciliation between tax and statutory reporting
• Manage tax governance and risk, including controls, processes and documentation
• Advise Finance, Legal, HR and other business functions on tax matters
• Lead relationships with external tax advisors, auditors and tax authorities
• Oversee tax audits and disputes
• Drive tax planning and optimization initiatives within applicable regulations and the Company’s risk framework
• Monitor tax legislation and translate developments into actionable recommendations
• Support senior management and the business with tax analysis and advice on strategic projects, transactions and organizational initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement and digitalization of tax processes, including automation and effective use of technology and data
• Ensure effective tax reporting and communication to management and stakeholders

• University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law or a related field
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in taxation
• Significant experience in a managerial or leadership role
• Experience leading tax activities and coordinating internal teams and external advisors in a complex, international environment
• Fluent Italian and English, written and spoken
• Strong knowledge of Italian direct taxation, including Corporate Income Tax (IRES) and IRAP
• Knowledge of Italian GAAP (OIC) and IFRS, including tax accounting implications
• Strong understanding of tax accounting, including current and deferred taxes
• Good knowledge of international taxation, including transfer pricing and CFC rules
• Strong understanding of tax compliance, tax governance and tax risk management
• Experience managing tax audits, inspections and relationships with tax authorities
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and familiarity with ERP systems
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Strategic and business-oriented mindset
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment
• High level of integrity, accountability and professional judgment
• Strong change management mindset and ability to drive continuous improvement

• Smart Working
• Company car
• Access to an individual or collective variable incentive scheme based on achievement of predefined performance objectives (KPIs), or additional variable compensation components or benefits governed by company policies