Head of Tax (m/f/d)

About the role

We are seeking a Head of Tax to define and lead the global tax function of Agile Robots SE, a fast-growing, technology-driven group headquartered in Munich and operating across multiple jurisdictions. This role takes full ownership of the Group’s tax strategy, governance, compliance, and transformation agenda, and serves as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team on the tax implications of international expansion, M&A, and operating-model decisions.

The ideal candidate combines deep international tax expertise, in particular transfer pricing, BEPS/Pillar Two, and cross-border structuring, with strong business judgment and a passion for technology, robotics, and innovation

Your Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Group’s global tax strategy, ensuring alignment with Agile Robots SE’s business strategy, international expansion, and evolving operating model

• Act as the strategic tax advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, providing clear guidance on tax risks, opportunities, and implications of key business decisions

• Assume full ownership of all Group tax matters across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with German and international tax regulations, including corporate income tax, VAT, and withholding taxes

• Design and optimize the Group’s tax structure, including legal entity setup, IP ownership, and cross-border operating models, to support scalable growth and operational efficiency

• Lead the Group’s transfer pricing strategy and governance, ensuring alignment with OECD standards and reflecting the value creation of a technology-driven, IP-focused business

• Anticipate and manage the impact of global tax developments (e.g., OECD Pillar Two, digital taxation), proactively shaping the Group’s response and implementation
  

• Establish and maintain a robust tax governance framework, including policies, controls, and risk management processes appropriate for a fast-scaling, international organization
  

• Own relationships with tax authorities, auditors, and external advisors at the Group level, leading tax audits, disputes, and negotiations with a focus on protecting the company’s interests
  
  

• Partner with Finance, Legal, Strategy, and Business Leaders to support key initiatives, including international expansion, supply chain design, and commercial structuring

• Lead the tax aspects of M&A activities, including structuring, due diligence, and integration, ensuring alignment with the Group’s long-term strategic and financial objectives
  

• Drive tax transformation and digitalization, ensuring effective integration of tax processes within ERP systems and finance infrastructure, with a focus on automation, transparency, and data quality
  
  
  
  

Essential Skills

Beneficial Skills

Your Profile

• University degree in Law, Business, Economics, Finance, or Tax; a German Tax Advisor qualification, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent international tax qualification is a plus

• 10+ years of progressive tax experience gained in a Big Four firm and/or in-house at an international, technology-driven group; prior leadership of a Group Tax function is a clear advantage
  

• Deep expertise in international corporate taxation, transfer pricing, VAT, and withholding taxes, with proven exposure to OECD Pillar Two and other current global tax developments

• Track record in designing and implementing cross-border tax structures, IP and operating-model frameworks, and M&A tax workstreams (structuring, due diligence, integration) in a high-growth environment

• Strong experience leading tax audits, disputes, and negotiations with tax authorities and managing external advisors across multiple jurisdictions

• Hands-on experience handling international tax matters and cross-jurisdictional cases is a plus

• Demonstrated ability to build and develop a high-performing tax team and to operate as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, finance, legal, and commercial stakeholders

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills; able to translate complex tax matters into clear business recommendations

• Business fluency in English (written and spoken) required; German language skills are a plus
  
  

What we offer

• A dynamic high-tech company, combined with financial soundness and world-class investors.
• Join an interdisciplinary, international team with 60+ different nationalities in a collaborative work environment.
• Lots of development opportunities as we continue to grow.
• Challenging tasks and impactful projects alongside experts that enable professional and personal growth.
• Corporate Benefits Program covering health, mobility, and learning for 100€ net per month.
• Modern office facilities with a rooftop terrace overlooking Munich, free drinks & fruits, and regular company events contribute to a good working environment

About us

Agile Robots SE is an international high-tech company based in Munich, Germany with a production site in Kaufbeuren and more than 2300 employees worldwide. Our mission is to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and robotics by developing systems that combine state-of-the-art force-moment-sensing and world-leading image-processing technology. This unique combination of technologies allows us to provide user-friendly and affordable robotic solutions that enable intelligent precision assembly. 

This is made possible by our employees, who bring out the best in each and every day with creativity and enthusiasm. Become part of this team and shape the future of robotics with us!

We are proud of our diversity and welcome your application regardless of gender and sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, or disability.