TAX MANAGER

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 63,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €8 billion, operating in 61 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE is listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos Group is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

As part of our efforts to strengthen our France tax function, we are hiring a Senior Tax Manager to share responsibility for the France perimeter with the current Tax Manager. This is an operational tax role for which we are seeking a hands-on candidate.

Location
Paris, France

Reporting Line
Reports to the Group Tax Director

Main Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Co-manage the France tax perimeter alongside the current Tax Manager
• Supervise the current Tax Manager (as well as, indirectly, his or her intern)
• Develop the team

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Be owner of tax compliance processes for France entities: validate the corporate income tax returns (incl. group tax return) and other compliance requirements
• Manage and coordinate the French R&D tax credit process
• Implement the France electronic invoicing reform
• Review tax reporting packages and provide data to the Central Tax Team (tax audits and litigations, accruals, cash-out, budgets, forecasts)
• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of the tax-related policies and procedures

Tax Advisory & Strategic Support

• Provide proactive and pragmatic tax advice on projects involving France entities (M&A, reorganizations, intra-group agreements, cross-border transactions, etc.), covering all types of taxes
• Advise on tax strategies using a business-oriented and actionable approach
• Provide support on transfer pricing issues (including documentation compliance, etc.)
• Monitor legislative developments, analyze their impacts, formulate recommendations, and propose action plans to management
   

Tax Audits & Litigation

• Manage and coordinate tax audits and litigations in France
• Liaise with tax authorities and external advisors
• Internal Collaboration & Stakeholders Management
• Collaborate internally (with Finance, Legal, IT, Operations, etc.) to ensure that practices are aligned with tax regulations and Group policies
• Serve as a key advisor to senior management (Group Tax Director, Heads of Finance/Accounting, etc.)

Candidate Profile

Education & Qualifications

• Master degree in tax law
• Initial legal education background is required

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of experience in the tax department of an international group and/or a Big 4 firm
• Proven experience in tax compliance, advisory, audits and litigations
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate taxation, VAT, transfer pricing and international tax principles
• Hands-on experience in implementing the France electronic invoicing reform
• A management experience is a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical, risk assessment and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational, planning and project management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple stakeholders
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Intellectual curiosity, agility, proactivity, and resilience
• Complete autonomy and comfort working in a dynamic, international environment

Language Requirements

Fluent in French and English

Key Advantages

• Strategic and international exposure
• Central role in shaping the Group’s tax structure in France headquarters
• Direct interaction with Senior Management and central teams
• This position is ideal for a tax specialist who enjoys being at the heart of day-to-day operations, handling projects from start to finish, and delivering tangible results, all while serving as both a manager and a partner.