Manager Digital & Tech - Finance

Shape the Future of Finance, Tax Technology at dsm-firmenich

Are you ready to be the “sheep with five legs” who bridges the worlds of digital technology and (indirect) tax? As the pace of (Indirect) Tax Technology accelerates, the interaction between Digital & Tech (D&T) and Tax functions is closer than ever. We’re seeking a unique talent who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for the Indirect Tax domain—someone who thrives at the intersection of finance, technology, and tax innovation. Within the D&T Finance chapter, you will manage the end-to-end process view for the tax, legal, and e-invoicing domain, leading and streamlining new projects and squads responsible for delivering solutions in this area. Reporting to the Finance Chapter lead, you will fully support and coordinate multiple streams impacting the tax area.

Your Impact & Key Responsibilities

• Lead the E2E process view for tax, legal, and e-invoicing domains, managing and streamlining projects and squads that deliver cutting-edge solutions in this space.
• Act as a product manager within the D&T Finance platform, coordinating the tax squad and ensuring seamless collaboration between D&T and business streams—especially where tax and legal domains converge.
• Drive future-focused projects as we embark on our S4-journey, supporting critical financial (data) aspects highly relevant for ITX/VAT, including e-invoicing and e-reporting.
• Serve as a SAP expert, recommending and implementing best-in-class solutions for projects and enhancements, with a strong focus on S4Hana and its impact on tax processes.
• Build bridges between technical expertise, support functions, and the evolving role of AI in shaping group tax functions.
• Foster close interaction with the Group Tax team and various business functions, ensuring that tax requirements are embedded in every digital finance initiative.
• Coordinate and manage VAT, e-invoicing, and e-reporting projects, ensuring compliance and optimization in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.
• Act as a key advisor on tax legal changes, process optimizations, monitoring, and compliance.
• Champion the integration of tax technology into broader finance and IT strategies, supporting data-driven decision-making and future-proofing our tax landscape.
• Excel in communication and stakeholder management, working closely with senior business SMEs, technical teams, and support functions.

What We Offer

• A pivotal role at the heart of our global, intercultural business—working side-by-side with Group Tax and cross-functional teams.
• The opportunity to shape the future of tax technology, leveraging digital and innovative solutions within the D&T department.
• Challenging career prospects and significant opportunities within Digital Finance solutions.
• A flexible, empowering work environment where you own your outcomes.
• An inclusive, barrier-free community where every employee is valued and respected.
• A culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and progress, with an eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

What You Bring

• Strong expertise and experience in SAP, with a focus on Finance and Tax (S4Hana expertise is a plus).
• Proven track record (15+ years) in SAP FICO, including deployment of SAP projects across multiple countries and understanding of MM/SD implications for tax solutions.
• Ability to deliver efficient SAP solutions and review technical aspects.
• Deep understanding of the Indirect Tax world and the ability to translate complex tax requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience managing senior business SMEs and driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Passion for digital transformation, innovative management, and the future of AI in tax.
• Strong and effective communication skills, proactive mindset, and commitment to excellence in delivery.
• Ability to work with squad teams and a commitment to day-to-day deliveries.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.