Interim Tax Specialist, Enkhuizen

Tax Specialist (Freelance / ZZP)

Curious about global tax impact and real business influence? Ready to move beyond compliance and shape tax strategy? This is why you want to work with us as Interim Tax Specialist at Enza Zaden. You will combine compliance with strategy, contributing to global tax policy development and advising management. You act as a global tax expert, partnering with stakeholders across regions and functions. You will work in a highly international, cross‑functional environment, influencing projects with real business impact.Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, monitor and continuously improve the Global Tax Control Framework, ensuring effective controls and consistent application across entities. Develop global tax policies and take ownership for their practical implementation. Monitor, analyse, and explain the Group Effective Tax Rate (ETR), including variance analysis; translate outcomes into clear management insights and actively improve the ETR process.Review tax returns and supporting documentation, identify risks and opportunities and ensure follow‑up actions. Act as the global point of contact for VAT/GST matters, providing practical guidance and support to local stakeholders worldwide. Manage and maintain the Transfer Pricing framework, ensuring correct implementation and compliance requirements are met.Lead or contribute to cross‑functional projects, providing tax advice and risk analyses. Identify and drive process and technology improvements to increase tax efficiency. Ensure that applicable tax incentives are realised, such as R&D tax credits, innovation box and investment incentives. Work closely with business units, finance, legal, tax authorities and external advisors. Support and manage other diverse tax projects on an ad‑hoc basis. Collaboration

You will collaborate closely with the Global Tax Manager and stakeholders across Finance Operations, Business Control, Data&Analytics, and external advisors. Profile

A Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Tax Law or Tax Economics). 6+ years of relevant experience in international tax (corporate tax and/or VAT/GST). Solid knowledge of global tax compliance and regulations. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Proven ability to advise stakeholders and translate complex topics into clear actions.Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal). A proactive, independent and collaborative mindset, with the ability to operate in an international environment. Professional who takes ownership, enjoys working with complex topics and confidently advises and influences stakeholders.Assignment Details

Engagement based on an independent contractor agreement (no employment relationship). You operate as an independent professional and are responsible for your own business operations, including tools, insurances, and taxes. The collaboration is project‑based with defined deliverables and outcomes. Hybrid working is possible in alignment with team and project needs.Equal Opportunity Statement

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity partner and welcomes professionals from diverse backgrounds. A security screening is part of the recruitment process.

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