Job Description
Are you passionate about taxation, business strategy and process transformation? Do you want to act as a strategic partner to the business areas, contributing to decisions that directly impact the company's operations and growth?
We are looking for a Tax Analyst | Tax Business Partner to work at the interface between Tax, Operations, Technology and business areas, supporting strategic initiatives related to the Tax Reform, new operating models, tax efficiency and digital transformation.
This position will have strong exposure to leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, participating in the assessment of tax impacts on strategic projects, operational planning and innovation initiatives.
Main Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic partner to the Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Finance and Controlling areas, supporting decision-making with a tax and business perspective.
- Assess the tax impacts of new projects, products, operations and business models, identifying risks, opportunities and alternatives to support the company's objectives.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of strategic initiatives related to the Tax Reform and the transformation of business processes.
- Lead cross-functional discussions to define tax requirements, future processes and system solutions aligned with business needs.
- Translate business area demands into functional requirements, ensuring proper implementation of tax and technology solutions.
- Act as the link between business users, technology teams, external consultancies and global teams.
- Contribute to the evolution of the company's tax strategy by identifying opportunities for simplification, operational efficiency and risk mitigation.
- Support regulatory and tax impact analyses, proposing action plans to adapt to legislative changes.
- Participate in the governance of strategic projects, monitoring schedules, risks, testing and deliverables.
- Promote the standardization and continuous improvement of processes, ensuring scalability, compliance and operational efficiency.
- Support digital transformation, automation and modernization initiatives for tax processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Information Systems or related fields.
- Experience in indirect taxation with a consultative role alongside business areas.
- Experience in transformation projects, process improvement or implementation of tax solutions.
- Experience in SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA environments.
Technical Knowledge
- Knowledge of Brazilian tax legislation, with a focus on indirect taxes.
- Experience in assessing tax impacts on business processes and corporate projects.
- Knowledge of Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay and Supply Chain business processes.
- Experience conducting workshops, gathering requirements and aligning with stakeholders.
- Experience in multidisciplinary projects involving business, technology and tax areas.
- Analytical capability to prepare business cases, impact analyses and strategic recommendations.
- Strong communication, influence and stakeholder relationship management skills.
- Integrated view of business, processes, technology and tax compliance.
- Experience acting as a Business Partner, Internal Consultant or functional lead in strategic projects.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of the Brazilian Tax Reform and its impacts on operations, processes and systems.
- Intermediate or advanced English.
- Experience in organizational transformation projects, implementation of SAP S/4HANA or tax transformation initiatives.
- Experience in multinational environments and interaction with global teams.
- Knowledge of IBS, CBS and the Selective Tax (Imposto Seletivo).
We are proud to be a company that believes in the value of bringing together people with diverse profiles, who are talented and committed. The fastest way to revolutionize innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our employees to approach problems collectively and to respectfully challenge each other's reasoning. We are an employer focused on promoting equal opportunities for our employees, committed to encouraging an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Corporate Tax Preparation, Indirect Taxes, Preparation of Financial Reports, Proactive Behavior, Tax Advising, Tax Audits, Tax Legislation, Tax Planning, Tax Reporting, Tax Research, Tax Strategies, Working Independently
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
NA
Job Posting End Date:
11/18/2026
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