Tax manager

Tax manager Overview

At Bending Spoons, we are committed to building one of the most outstanding companies in the world. Our mission is to serve a vast customer base, foster the growth of our team members, operate with exceptional efficiency, and create significant value for shareholdersâ??all while maintaining high ethical standards. We focus on acquiring and improving digital businesses for long-term ownership, making deep transformations that accelerate innovation, benefit customers, and enhance business performance. Our organizational structure is minimal, with small, talented teams working with the agility and urgency of a startup, and integrating AI deeply into our workflows to enhance human judgment.

About the Role

The Tax Manager will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company’s tax responsibilities across various jurisdictions. This includes ensuring compliance with local and international tax laws, managing tax filings, and supporting strategic business decisions related to taxation. The role involves direct interaction with tax authorities, particularly the Italian Revenue Agency, and requires managing complex tax planning, transfer pricing, and tax operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Planning & Compliance: Lead the development and execution of tax strategies at the group level, ensuring adherence to all relevant tax laws such as corporate income tax, VAT, and other local taxes.
• Transfer Pricing: Oversee annual transfer pricing documentation and compliance, coordinating with external advisors and internal teams to ensure intercompany transactions meet all applicable tax standards across Italy and internationally.
• Tax Operations: Manage all tax-related operational activities, including calculating tax liabilities, handling tax treatments in accounting, preparing tax returns with external advisors, and managing tax aspects of employee incentive plans, contractors, welfare programs, and fringe benefits.
• Tax Due Diligence: Collaborate with external advisors during acquisitions and other significant transactions to evaluate tax implications and support tax-efficient structuring and integration.
• Tax Developments & Interactions: Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes, identify opportunities for tax optimization and incentives, and handle interactions with tax authorities, including audits, inquiries, and rulings.

Candidate Profile

• Strong reasoning skills capable of solving complex tax issues through analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ambitious and proactive, with a high level of initiative, effort, and perseverance.
• Excellent team player, supportive of colleagues, and committed to the success of the team and organization.
• Reliable, honest, and transparent in all professional dealings.
• Fluent in English, with excellent reading, writing, and speaking abilities.

What We Offer

• Work within small, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest professionals in the industry.
• Exceptional growth opportunities, with the chance to lead major projects and influence company success.
• Competitive salary packages, with annual offers ranging from £85,797 to £151,436 in London and from â?¬66,065 to â?¬107,837 elsewhere in Europe. Top candidates with extensive experience may receive offers up to £398,287 in London or â?¬303,108 in other locations.
• Option to receive part of the compensation in discounted company equity for those on permanent contracts.
• A comprehensive benefits package including flexible working hours, remote work options, unlimited access to learning and training resources, premium health insurance, a generous relocation package, parental support, and an annual retreat at a scenic location.

Application & Selection Process

All applications are submitted exclusively through our careers page. Our screening process emphasizes verifiable signals of excellence, regardless of seniority. If you lack extensive experience but believe in your potential, we encourage you to apply without hesitation. Successful candidates will be asked to complete challenging assessments, which may involve unfamiliar problems and take several hours. We maintain high standards and may keep roles open for extended periods until the right candidate is found.

We are committed to equal opportunity employment and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Additional Information

Applicants who have previously applied but did not receive an offer are advised to wait at least one year before reapplying. During the initial months, most work will be based in our Milan office to facilitate cultural integration and team building, with subsequent options for remote work or office-based work depending on mutual agreement. We support candidates with generous travel and accommodation assistance during onboarding.

If you are excited about this opportunity and ready to contribute your expertise, we look forward to your application. Apply now to join Bending Spoons and make a significant impact in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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