Indirect Tax Manager

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Perstorp is a global company in the specialty chemicals sector, recognized for its strong company culture, reinforced by our core values: Care, Customer Focus, Innovation Now, Enterprising, Courage to Act, and Speak Up. These values are integral to our daily operations and guide our commitment to each other and the world around us. We lead with our hearts, take responsibility, and strive to fulfill our promises while continuously seeking smarter and better ways to work.

As a world leader in several specialty chemicals sectors, Perstorp offers extensive opportunities for involvement in international investments and development projects. Our new owner, PCG (Petronas Chemical Group), provides a stable foundation with a long-term vision, ensuring sustained growth and development. If you share our values and are ready to make a significant impact, we believe you will thrive at Perstorp. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to customer focus, excellence, and innovation.

About the position

Perstorp is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to join our team in Sweden.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing indirect tax matters across the group, with a main focus on VAT, for our EU entities as well as providing support to non-EU operations. The position combines operational responsibilities—such as VAT reporting and compliance—with strategic involvement in projects like SAP implementation, process improvements and M&A activities.

This is a key role within our tax function, offering the opportunity to work in a global context, contribute to efficient tax processes, and ensure compliance with evolving tax regulations.

What will you do

As Indirect Tax Manager you will:

• Support in monthly VAT calculations and manage VAT reporting for Swedish entities, both domestically and internationally (with external support as needed).
• Ensure efficient processes for handling and reporting excise duties for Swedish entities.
• Establish and maintain effective VAT processes for EU-based companies.
• Manage VAT issues (e.g. VAT handling in new transactions, amending prior filings, questions and audits from tax authorities and litigations) for EU entities.
• Provide support on indirect tax issues to EU entities.
• Provide high-level support on indirect tax matters to non-EU companies.
• Inform and support internal teams (e.g. EMEA Shared Services, ITOC) on EU VAT rules and system compliance.
• Support e.g. VAT-related aspects of SAP implementation in EU companies and tax transformation projects that impact indirect tax strategy, processes, policies and technologies.
• Address indirect tax considerations in strategic projects, including M&A and site developments
• Monitor, communicate, and prepare the organization for changes in EU indirect tax legislation.
• Identify and, to extent possible, mitigate indirect tax leakage and negative cash flow impacts.
• Report and update VP Group Tax on significant matters related to the above work assignments.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for a structured and driven professional with a strong background in indirect tax, particularly within the EU VAT framework. You should be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively in cross-functional teams, and have the ability to navigate complex tax matters in a multinational environment.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A university degree, preferably in Law or alternatively in Economics.
• At least 5 years of experience working with EU VAT and other indirect tax matters, ideally within a large multinational group.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is considered a strong advantage.
• A good understanding of how multinational businesses operate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset; experience leading or participating in cross-functional projects.
• Proficiency in both Swedish and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

What can we offer

• A challenging and fulfilling career with an expanding global organization.
• A wealth of opportunities to grow expertise, skills and experience.
• An environment which promotes leadership, innovation and creativity.
• A possibility to develop the group’s indirect tax handling to meet future challenges and opportunities within indirect tax.
• Work in an international and broad role with focus on innovation and care.
• Be part of a tax team that is bringing value by being business-focused and solution-oriented while growing both individually and as a team.

Other information

Welcome with your application as soon as possible but no later than the 2nd of July, 2025.

This is a permanent position based in Malmö, Sweden . We work with a hybrid model meaning that we offer good flexibility in terms of working from the office or from home.

For more information contact hiring manager Daniel Fridell, VP Tax, [email protected]

If you want to get in touch with a union representative, you can contact Per Igglund (Akademikerna) [email protected], Rickard Martinsson (Unionen) [email protected], or Rebecka Lundell (IF Metall) [email protected]