We are looking for a Senior Indirect Tax Specialist who isn't just executing compliance tasks, but acts as a strategic thinker understanding how efficient tax processes fuel international growth. You will take ownership of our indirect tax position across our core markets (NL, DE, and FR) and act as a key financial partner for new business initiatives. You will report to the Tax Lead in Amsterdam, but you are expected to take full ownership of tax processes across our international entities, bridging the gap between external advisors and internal teams, driving automation and enabling the business to grow faster than ever! The focus of this role will be in the field of Indirect Tax, but we are looking for someone who is also interest to expand their expertise into broad tax areas like Tax Reporting, product taxes, Transfer Pricing (TP), and wage taxes. You don't wait to be told what to do - you spot opportunities for improvement and just do it. If you're process-oriented and ready to help scale the finance domain of the future, we want you on our team!
Tricks of the trade- Lead indirect tax matters: Oversee and review international tax filings across NL, DE, and FR to guarantee absolute accuracy (overseeing the process rather than acting as a primary preparer).
- Pioneer e-invoicing & automation: Drive process improvement and automation within our tax workflows, focusing on upcoming European e-invoicing mandates, digital reporting, and smart system integrations to eliminate manual work.
- Implement a tax control framework (TCF): Design, implement, and maintain a robust Tax Control Framework to set up scalable tax processes, mitigate risk, and support new business initiatives and international setups.
- Lead tax audits & authority relations: Together with the Tax Lead you will act as the main point of contact for tax authorities across NL, DE, and FR, leading indirect tax audits and managing external advisor relationships.
- Be a strategic business partner: Work seamlessly with cross-functional partners (tech, supply chain, commercial, legal etc) as a key tax advisor for new business initiatives, product launches, expansions into new territories, and regulatory updates impacting the business.
- Knowledge transition & broad tax scope: Coordinate with external advisors while transitioning key tax knowledge in-house and train the broader finance organisation. Gain hands-on exposure to cross-functional fields including product-specific taxes/surcharges, Transfer Pricing, and wage tax topics.
- Master's degree in Tax Law, Tax Economics, Finance, or a related field.
- 4–7 years of relevant tax experience in indirect tax (VAT) or tax reporting, ideally combining top-tier tax advisory with in-house experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven track record in process improvement, tax automation, and working with e-invoicing frameworks.
- Practical experience establishing or optimizing a Tax Control Framework (TCF) or a proven track record of leading tax audits is a big plus.
- Strong technical expertise in European VAT regulations (especially across NL, DE, and FR).
- Proactive, ownership-driven, and process-oriented—you don't wait to be told what to do; you spot opportunities for improvement and build future-proof workflows.
- Workday knowledge is a big plus).
- Fluency in English (verbal and written); proficiency in Dutch, German, or French is a plus.
Picnic perks
🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks
Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.
🚴🏼♂️Health insurance discount & bike plan
We have a partnership with CZ (a health insurance provider). Picnic employees get a discount on CZ insurance packages between 5% and 15%. Furthermore, through our partnership with Lease a Bike, you can rent-to-own a new (e)bike at a discounted rate
🗺️Relocation
If you’re moving from another country to join Picnic we make it as smooth as possible for you. We’ll cover your flight costs for you and your partner and kids, your first month's rent and moving costs (up to €2000), and help you with the 30% tax ruling setup and application.
✍🏼 Learning & development
You’ll get ample opportunity to work on yourself at Picnic. We offer personal development through Lepaya courses, Academy trainings, and more. Interested in improving your mental wellbeing? Through OpenUp you get free access to trained psychologists and many courses.
All the rest
At Picnic you get 25 holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us, as well. Access to Benefits at Work, a personal platform offering hundreds of exclusive discounts and vouchers on top brands like adidas, Nike, HEMA, and Dille & Kamille.
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in Tax Law, Tax Economics, Finance, or a related field
- 4–7 years of relevant tax experience in indirect tax or tax reporting
- Strong technical expertise in European VAT regulations, especially across the Netherlands, Germany, and France
- Proven experience in process improvement, tax automation, and e-invoicing frameworks
- Proactive, ownership-driven, and process-oriented approach
- Fluency in English, verbal and written
- Experience combining top-tier tax advisory with in-house experience
- Experience establishing or optimizing a Tax Control Framework
- Experience leading tax audits
- Workday knowledge
- Proficiency in Dutch, German, or French
What We Do
At Picnic, we’re revolutionizing the way people buy groceries. Our affordable and sustainable service is made possible by our passionate people, cutting-edge technology, efficient planning, and, of course, our fleet of iconic electric vehicles! It’s why our customer base is growing rapidly across the Netherlands, Germany, and France. One of the things that makes Picnic different is that we handle almost everything in-house: forecasting, developing our first automated warehouse and new electric Picnic vehicles, internal and customer-facing applications—the list goes on. It gives us more freedom when it comes to trying out new and innovative ideas, which is something we do a lot! We love to challenge ourselves and learn new things. Our teams have access to various meetups, language classes, ‘Lunch & Learn’ sessions, our very own Tech Academy, and tailored soft-skills training. Professional development is as important to us as the service we provide to our customers. As a diverse team made up of over 80 nationalities, there are always plenty of activities to get involved with, whether you’re into sports, board games, charitable causes, dancing (at our legendary Picnic festival), or licorice tasting—yes, even that! Our scale-up culture means you get to own your role and bring fresh ideas to the table. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, get in touch—we’d love to hear from you.
