Hermès Tax Advisor, France

About Hermès

This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage tax filing and compliance for assigned French entities, including corporate income tax calculations, VAT reporting, transfer pricing documentation, and local tax obligations
• Oversee tax closing procedures and review of tax compliance filings (liasses fiscales) for portfolio companies
• Monitor tax credits and provision for current income tax exposure across the perimeter
• Administer tax group integration agreements, including integrated tax consolidation compliance
• Provide internal tax advisory to operational, financial, and legal leadership on fiscal implications of projects, transactions, and business operations
• Support e-invoicing and e-reporting implementations while maintaining compliance with evolving indirect taxation regulations
• Conduct analysis and recommendations for mergers and acquisitions, with particular focus on tax-efficient structuring
• Review and validate transfer pricing policies and documentation for entities within the assigned scope
• Manage tax audits and disputes in liaison with external advisors and tax authorities
• Monitor and report on group-wide tax compliance obligations including Country-by-Country Reporting (CBCR) and OECD Pillar Two provisions
• Disseminate tax policy updates and provide training to non-specialist stakeholders on tax matters affecting their domains

Qualifications

• Master's degree in tax law, business law, or finance with tax specialization (Master 2 Fiscalité, DJCE, or equivalent business school program with tax focus); CAPA (Certificat d'Aptitude à la Profession d'Avocat) is a plus
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in French taxation acquired through corporate, law firm, or audit firm settings, with mandatory prior corporate experience
• Advanced command of principal French tax domains: corporate income tax (IS), value-added tax (VAT), local taxation, transfer pricing, and withholding taxes
• Thorough knowledge of French tax closing mechanics and compliance filing procedures
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, evaluate, and secure complex tax positions
• Working knowledge of transfer pricing regulations and international tax principles
• Familiarity with international tax compliance frameworks including OECD Pillar Two and Country-by-Country Reporting requirements
• Professional-level English proficiency (both oral and written) required
• Strong organizational skills with capacity to prioritize effectively across multiple stakeholder demands

Skills

Experience

Minimum 8 years of professional experience in French taxation, with mandatory exposure to corporate tax practice. Prior roles may include positions in corporate tax departments, professional tax advisory firms, or audit firms, though substantial corporate experience is essential.

Education

Master's degree in tax law, business law, or finance with tax specialization (such as Master 2 Fiscalité or DJCE); alternatively, a business school degree with demonstrated tax specialization. CAPA qualification is valued.

Workplace

Culture

The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

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