Kering Tax Compliance Manager

Paris • France

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Kering, a global luxury group, is renowned for its portfolio of prestigious brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen, among others. As part of a storied family and entrepreneurial history, Kering is committed to excellence, sustainability, and cultural heritage. The group employs 47,000 individuals and reported a revenue of €17.2 billion in 2024. Kering offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, encouraging creativity and innovation across its diverse range of luxury products and services.

1. Ensure compliant and timely tax accounting operations across all countries within the SSC's scope, covering indirect taxes (VAT), corporate tax, withholding taxes, and associated declarations.
2. Harmonize processes, strengthen internal controls, and coordinate tax accounting matters between the SSC, brands, Group Tax Department, and internal audits.
3. Oversee all tax compliance activities, playing a key role in the governance and continuous improvement of tax processes within SSC Europe.
4. Lead CIT and VAT declarations, ensuring data quality, deliverable reliability, and consistency across operational teams.
5. Define and maintain tax guidelines and VAT decision trees to enhance accounting quality and mitigate risks.
6. Ensure strict adherence to group tax policies, execute and document key internal controls, and maintain compliance schedules.
7. Monitor residual risks, communicate critical issues to stakeholders, and coordinate corrective actions.
8. Contribute to the harmonization of VAT and CIT processes by analyzing country discrepancies, optimizing tax codes, and reducing manual interventions.
9. Act as the tax reference for digitalization projects, ensuring functional and regulatory compliance of e-invoicing and e-reporting solutions.
10. Define and track KPIs to measure performance and guide continuous improvement plans.
11. Collaborate closely with P2P, OTC, IC, and RTR teams to prevent errors, clarify rules, and enhance operational quality.
12. Conduct training and awareness sessions to strengthen tax culture within the SSC.
13. Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment, promoting cooperation and continuous progress.

1. Degree in Taxation, Accounting, or Finance; professional certification (DSCG, CPA) is a plus.
2. Experience in a Shared Services environment.

1. Proficiency in SAP; experience with e-invoicing/e-reporting platforms is advantageous.
2. Strong English proficiency for daily international work environment.
3. Excellent Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.

Previous experience in tax compliance within a shared services environment is required.

Degree in Taxation, Accounting, or Finance.

This position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth, fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence in a European environment. It involves close collaboration with various departments and countries, including local FSSC accounting, financial and operational teams of Kering's brand boutiques, financial process performance teams, and IT teams, to strengthen the central position of Kering's shared financial services.

Kering is committed to diversity and believes that diversity in all its forms—gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation—enriches the workplace. Employees are given opportunities to express their talents individually and collectively, enhancing the company's adaptability in a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, Kering welcomes and considers applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.