Expert Indirect Taxes (m/f/d) - Hybrid Option GER

WELCOME TO BASF In Global Business Services, we support BASF's divisions with a cross-functional network and offer modern solutions tailored to the needs of the business. As a specialized service unit we ensure a high level of customer orientation and we design our services to be cooperative, efficient and future-oriented. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT As a key member of our Indirect Tax team, you will combine tax expertise, leadership, and innovation to drive operational excellence and prepare the organization for future challenges and opportunities. Through operational leadership of the service delivery and active participation in regional and global communities, you foster high-performing teams and act as a key representative of the service delivery organization. As a trusted expert, you monitor changes in European tax regulations, assess their impact, and ensure timely implementation within the organization. You continuously enhance key processes, including reporting, risk management, and upstream activities, to increase efficiency, quality, and compliance. By identifying emerging trends and evaluating best-practice solutions, you strengthen knowledge and innovation management and translate new ideas into tangible business value. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you initiate and lead cross-functional projects, transitions, and global rollout initiatives that support the department’s transformation agenda. You contribute to the strategic development of tax-related systems, processes, and concepts while preparing the organization for future business, regulatory, and technology changes. Beyond your core responsibilities, you collaborate across business units and company boundaries to drive change, build strong networks, and help shape the future direction of the organization. WHAT YOU OFFER master's degree in Tax, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable field; a professional qualification such as Certified Tax Advisor, Attorney-at-Law, or Auditor is a plus several years of relevant professional experience, ideally gained across different tax, finance, or business functions proven expertise in leading a functional area and driving strategic initiatives leadership and people development skills, with experience motivating and developing diverse teams excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to navigate sensitive topics and engage senior management strategic mindset paired with a solution-oriented approach and the ability to develop innovative ideas that shape organizational direction fluency in English; German language skills are an advantage WHAT WE OFFER Gross annual salary (full-time): 76.000 - 80.000 €, depending on qualifications and professional experience. In addition, you can expect a bonus dependent on the company's success as well as individual performance Flexible working hours so that you can organize your working and private life according to your needs 30 days of paid vacation, special leave and sabbatical options Subsidy for public transport, personal employee benefit card and other discounts Location-independent work models with defined days of presence in Berlin and place of residence in Germany – here a first impression Modern sustainable office building in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg with flexible working options , rooftop terrace and cafeteria for innovative and team- focused collaboration – get to know our location HOW TO REACH US Maximilian Mette (Talent Acquisition), maximilian.mette@basf.com, Tel.: +49 30 2005-56084 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are welcome to book an online appointment . You can also reach our recruiting team here First information about our application process can be found here and in our Q&A video ABOUT US As an international service hub, the BASF Services Europe GmbH bundles a wide range of services for the BASF Group throughout Europe. In the heart of Berlin, we combine expertise in the areas of finance, HR, supply chain, procurement, product safety and IT. We focus on digital and customer-focused solutions, to create services for future. Learn more about us and our career opportunities at basf.com/servicehub-berlin . Diversity is our greatest strength! Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.