Head of Tax Strategy (International Group Tax) — Berlin, Germany
About the Opportunity
SumUp's tax team is evolving — and this role will play a critical part in shaping its next chapter. Reporting to the Global Head of Tax, you'll lead the execution of tax strategy across a complex international business with more than 40 entities globally, with a strong focus on Europe. This is a high-impact role for a senior tax leader who combines deep technical depth with sound judgement, commercial awareness, and a hands-on approach.
The Role & Impact
You'll act as a key thought partner to the Global Head of Tax, translating strategy into clear, practical execution across the wider tax function — and helping millions of small businesses across Europe access SumUp's banking, lending, and payments products.
What You'll Do
- Lead execution of SumUp's tax strategy across corporate tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax, withholding tax, and emerging tax regimes
- Act as a hands-on business partner on structuring, M&A, market expansion, financing arrangements, legal entity changes, and new product initiatives
- Oversee and refine the Group's transfer pricing framework, working with internal stakeholders and external advisers
- Support major international tax topics including Pillar Two, CbCR, public CbCR, and broader regulatory developments
- Drive strong tax governance, controls, and documentation that support compliance and long-term readiness
- Lead, coach, and develop the Tax Strategy team, collaborating closely with Tax Compliance and Tax Operations
- Take co-ownership of controversy matters, engaging effectively with authorities, auditors, and external advisers
What We're Looking For
- Deep international tax experience, ideally across fintech, payments, or tech
- Strong technical depth combined with commercial awareness and pragmatism
- Experience leading teams and partnering across Finance, Legal, Compliance, Treasury, and FP&A
- A hands-on, builder mindset — comfortable in a fast-moving environment
If you want to shape tax strategy for a global fintech that empowers small businesses, this is the role.
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