WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

With a bold long-term growth strategy, Nike is counting on our Global Finance organization to thrive in its mission: to drive and deliver value to every Nike shareholder.

Nike's Global Tax Team is an innovative and strategic expert function whose mission is to build, optimize, and protect tax value to support Nike's finance, business, and shareholder objectives. We look for leaders, influencers, collaborators, and experts who can champion change as we evolve and help build our blueprint for the future!

You will be located at our EHQ in Hilversum, Netherlands and will work together with the EMEA VAT Principal and the wider EMEA Tax team on anything VAT related. You will be part of the Global Tax function reporting to the Global Indirect Tax Director based at our WHQ in Beaverton, Oregon. Outside of the Tax function, you can expect to work frequently with our Business, Controlling, Corporate Finance, Technology and Customs and Transportation teams.  

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a Lead, Indirect Tax EMEA who thrives on providing advice on new business initiatives, analyzing impacts from tax and policy changes and supporting compliance while delivering controls and process improvements. You have a keen eye for tax control framework and are an easy go-to point of contact for any indirect tax query that is coming your way. You will guide (Indirect) Tax staff, managed service partners, direct external consultants and engage with Tax Authorities on controversy across the EMEA region.

Other qualities were are looking for:

• A Bachelor’s and Master Degree in (Indirect) Tax Law or Fiscal Economics

• Track record of success and experience in Industry and/or Tax Consulting positions

• Experience managing VAT compliance and controls, tax controversy and delivering VAT advice as part of broader projects.

• Demonstrated understanding of complex tax concepts, with the ability to review legal research and apply interpretations to relevant fact patterns.

• Proven ability to communicate complex topics and concepts to a diverse audience, including in meetings and by presentations.

• Consistent track record in developing collaborative relationships across teams and functions.

• Ability to absorb and navigate large and sometimes contradictory or ambiguous data and perspectives to deliver effective solutions.

• Proficiency with SAP ERP, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint and other developing technologies is preferred.

• Strong enthusiasm and passion for the NIKE brand!

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As the Lead, Indirect Tax EMEA you will work on:

• Advising on the indirect tax implications of new business initiatives, changes in supply chain, technology deployments and other projects.

• Supporting and delivering on the tax control framework.

• Managing all VAT matters in relation to controversy towards the authorities.

• Working with our Managed Service Provider to identify and address VAT compliance deficiencies and deliver further improvements in our reporting processes.

• Driving indirect tax process improvements and further centralization of Indirect Tax operations.

• Delivering VAT solutions for business enablement and P&L savings while ensuring compliance with tax laws by utilizing technology solutions such as OneSource, SAP, Alteryx, and tax research tools

• Tracking, analyzing and executing impact of changes in tax law and policy.

• Identifying and realizing indirect tax opportunities, such as VAT refunds and reducing VAT leakage.

• Delivering indirect tax training.

• Responding to VAT queries from across the business.

Relocation is available for this position

Applications for this role will be accepted until March 28th, 2025