Head of Tax Strategy

About the role

Lead the execution of SumUp's tax strategy across a complex international business with 40+ entities globally, with a strong focus on Europe. You'll act as a key thought partner to the Global Head of Tax while translating strategy into clear, practical execution across the wider tax function.

What you'll do

• Lead the execution of SumUp's tax strategy across corporate tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax, withholding tax, and emerging tax regimes
• Translate strategic tax priorities into practical plans that can be executed across the business and wider tax team
• 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 closely 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, documentation, and decision-making frameworks
• Lead, coach, and develop the Tax Strategy team, while building strong collaboration across Tax Compliance and Tax Operations
• Take co-ownership of controversy matters, engaging effectively with authorities, auditors, and external advisers

What you'll need

• Progressive tax experience in multinational environments, ideally across both in-house and advisory settings
• Deep expertise in corporate tax and transfer pricing, with strong exposure to cross-border structuring and M&A
• Working knowledge of Pillar Two / GloBE, CbCR, and public CbCR
• Proven experience leading tax teams, including people management, prioritisation, and performance development
• A hands-on mindset, with the ability to move between strategic thinking and practical execution
• Experience managing tax audits and controversies, including direct engagement with tax authorities
• Strong accounting and financial statement literacy
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to senior non-tax stakeholders

What they offer

• Global fintech with meaningful complexity, scale, and ambition
• High-impact work on corporate tax, transfer pricing, structuring, controversy, and governance
• Business partner role helping shape tax strategy across the company
• Collaborative and inclusive environment
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development