Tax Lead - Germany; m​/w​/d

In this hands‑on role, you will take full ownership of all German tax matters for Picnic’s fastest‑growing and soon‑to Proof-of‑career market. You will manage tax topics end‑to‑end, from concept to implementation, shaping scalable structures that support rapid international growth.

You will work closely with internal teams in Amsterdam and/access to Düsseldorf, external advisors, tax authorities, and senior leadership. You will report into the International Tax Lead who is based in Amsterdam, and together you will oversee day‑to‑day matters across VAT, product taxes, wage taxes, and corporate income tax, while contributing to key international tax decisions.

We are looking for a curious, digitally savvy, and well‑structured self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. More than titles or years of experience, we value critical thinking, ownership, collaboration, and humility.

This role will be based in Düsseldorf or Amsterdam. If circumstances require so, relocation may be (partially) sponsored by Picnic.

• Tax Ownership: Full responsibility for all German tax matters, with a focus on VAT and tax compliance
• Primary Contact: Main point of contact for all tax-related questions for Picnic’s German entities
• Tax Operations: End-to-end responsibility for VAT filings, annual tax returns, payroll taxes, and ongoing tax compliance, including deadline monitoring and tax balance preparation
• Compliance Management: Design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a pragmatic, scalable German TCMS
• Audit Management: Hands‑on coordination of tax audits and reviews with authorities and external advisors
• Financial
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Close cooperation with Accounting, Controlling, Legal, and Audit on monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Cross‑Border Taxation: Tax assessment of international supply and value chain transactions
• Transfer Pricing: Contribution to transfer pricing concepts and documentation
• Strategic Sparring: Input into the development of the group‑wide tax strategy
• Project Ownership: End-to‑end responsibility for special projects and ad‑hoc tax analyses
• Process Optimization: Continuous automation, optimization, and scaling of tax and finance processes
• Ownership: Leading the tax setup and operations for Picnic’s key growth market
• Hands‑On Impact: A truly operational role with direct execution, not just coordination

Degree in economics, law, finance, or a related field, ideally with a focus on taxation

5‑10

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5‑10 years of hands‑on tax experience, with strong VAT and tax compliance knowledge and experience with managing tax audits and reviews in Germany, ideally in a dynamic, international environment

Numbers Savvy:
Solid experience in tax reconciliations and a strong grasp of accounting fundamentals

Learning Mindset:
Curiosity and willingness to quickly take ownership of payroll tax and additional tax areas

Ownership Mentality:
High level of accountability, execution power, and comfort with rolling up your sleeves

Structured Communicator:
Pragmatic, well‑organized, and confident working across teams and disciplines, including senior leadership

Excellent German and English language skills

Experience in designing and implementing tax compliance management systems is an advantage

Experience with Workday is a strong plus

Willingness to travel to Amsterdam at least once a month

Join a fast‑growing business with significant upward potential and career growth

Engage with talented Picnic’ers with a lot of international exposure

Embrace the Picnic culture of wonderful free breakfasts and lunches, memorable parties featuring the renowned Picnic bandależ even a company ski trip

Enjoy flexible working hours

All other essential items: 30 vacation days, option for pension plan, laptop and phone

Travel throughout Germany with your Germany ticket subsidised by Picnic

Stay fit and energized — with Lease‑a‑Bike, commute sustainably, healthily, and flexibly.

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