Global Head of Tax Technology (80-100%), Verviers Location: Verviers, Belgium Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: a75697439eea Posted: 26.04.2025 Expiry Date: 10.06.2025 Job Description: This is a Europe-based role, with potential locations including Basel (Switzerland) or remote in the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, or Sweden. Regular travel is required. Lonza is a global leader in life sciences, operating across three continents. We believe our greatest asset is our talented people working together to devise ideas that help businesses and improve lives worldwide. We offer our employees the opportunity to own their careers and contribute meaningfully. We are seeking a Global Head of Tax Technology (f/m/d) (80-100%) to join our team. This role is pivotal within the Global Tax & Trade function, focusing on shaping and building Lonza’s tax and trade automation journey. The successful candidate will play a key role in the S/4HANA transformation program, acting as a stakeholder bridging the program and the Global Tax & Trade function. They will be responsible for ensuring the success of the S/4HANA implementation by driving standardization and automation of tax and trade processes. Key Responsibilities: Tax and Trade Technology: Develop a digital roadmap for the Global Tax & Trade function, covering all tax areas and trade. Evaluate and implement advanced technology solutions to enhance efficiency and data analytics. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors. Source and select appropriate tax and trade technology solutions in the market. S/4HANA Implementation: Lead the tax and trade process architecture during the S/4HANA lifecycle. Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation. Gather and communicate requirements for the S/4HANA design. Support analysis of business flows for tax determination. Design and validate compliance test scenarios. Communicate requirements and collaborate with stakeholders. Develop and deliver end-user training on tax functionalities. Qualifications: Higher education in Tax, Accounting, Finance, IT, or related fields. Practical experience in at least one tax area, with additional experience a plus. Experience with global ERP systems, preferably S/4HANA, and digital tax solutions. Excellent project management and communication skills. Business fluent in English. At Lonza, we are committed to ethical practices and environmental protection. We value challenge, creativity, and the development of new ideas in life sciences, offering the chance to make a meaningful difference worldwide. #J-18808-Ljbffr