Manager Tax Reporting, Risk Management & Technology ContiTech (m/f/diverse) - REF92635Y

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Continental seeks a Tax Manager, Tax Reporting, Risk Management & Technology for ContiTech in Hannover, onsite, full time. You will ensure accurate budget, forecast and actual tax reporting in a global setting and build a proactive tax risk framework, serving as a key contact for German and international units. It drives SAP automation, delivers training, and partners with IT to embed tax requirements into ERP systems. Ideal candidates hold a business or economics degree, IFRS and local GAAP knowledge, IT affinity, SAP experience, English and German fluency, and strong cross-cultural skills. Apply online and tailor your resume to highlight tax reporting, risk management and tech impact, international exposure and digital mindset. We welcome diversity including applicants with disabilities and offer training, flexible working and sabbaticals.

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. 

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

We are looking for a Tax Manager – Tax Reporting, Risk Management & Technology to join our global tax team. In this role, you will ensure accurate and timely tax reporting across budget, forecast, and actuals, while developing and implementing a robust tax risk management framework for the ContiTech Group. You will act as a key contact for German and international entities, proactively identifying tax risks and supporting operational tax functions. This position offers a unique opportunity to work independently in a small global team with a broad range of responsibilities and close interaction with the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure secure execution of the tax reporting process (Budget, Forecast, Actual) in a global tax environment.
• Develop and implement concepts for tax risk management for ContiTech.
• Act as a proactive point of contact for German and international group companies to identify and mitigate tax risks early.
• Design and deliver training programs related to tax reporting and tax risk management processes.
• Work independently and quality-oriented within a small global team, maintaining close communication with operational business units.
• Leverage technology and digital tools to enhance tax reporting accuracy and risk management efficiency.
• Drive automation initiatives for tax processes and reporting workflows using SAP and Business Intelligence tools.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate tax compliance requirements into ERP systems and reporting platforms.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in business administration or economics.
• Initial professional experience in an internationally operating industry or accounting firm; tax focus desirable.
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, local GAAP, tax balance sheet).
• High affinity for IT processes; strong MS Office skills; experience with SAP and tax reporting tools is highly desirable.
• Awareness of tax-related issues and their impact on globally operating companies.
• Initial experience with internal control or risk management systems/tools is an advantage.
• Interest in digitalization and ability to work with data analytics tools for tax risk monitoring.
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken)
• Strong communication skills, team orientation, and intercultural competence.

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals

and much more...

Sounds interesting for you? Click here to find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.