International Tax Lead
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About the team
SumUp's Finance Tax team sits at the heart of a fast-growing global fintech, managing direct tax and transfer pricing obligations across more than 35 entities in Europe and Australia. As International Tax Lead, you'll be the dedicated owner of SumUp's cross-border tax perimeter, a domain that spans permanent establishment monitoring, Pillar 2 / GloBE, double tax treaty application, EU Directives, and public Country-by-Country Reporting. This is a rare opportunity to build and own a critical international tax function from the ground up, at a company navigating significant regulatory complexity and an ambitious growth trajectory.
What you'll do
Own SumUp's permanent establishment monitoring framework, maintaining a live risk register across all relevant jurisdictions, assessing exposure, and managing registration and filing obligations where a PE is confirmed or probable
Lead the technical application of Double Tax Treaties, the Multilateral Instrument, and EU Directives (Parent-Subsidiary, Interest & Royalties, ATADs, Mergers, and the EU Minimum Tax Directive) — advising internal teams and documenting positions to support audit defence
Act as the technical authority on Pillar 2 / GloBE — certifying entity-level GloBE income and adjusted covered tax calculations, monitoring QDMTT obligations, advising on Safe Harbour eligibility, and coordinating data inputs with Accounting and Controlling
Own the design and content of SumUp's Public CbCR disclosure — ensuring accuracy, internal consistency, and strategic consideration as the EU Directive rolls out across member states
Co-own transfer pricing strategy and benchmarking methodology alongside the Global Head of Tax and the Senior EU Tax Manager, acting as technical reviewer on complex TP positions
Serve as the primary cross-border tax reference point for internal stakeholders across Legal, Treasury, Finance, and Product, and manage relationships with specialist international tax advisors
You'll be great for this role if…
Proven experience in international tax in a multinational environment, with a background spanning both advisory (Big 4 or specialist boutique) and in-house roles
Strong technical knowledge of PE monitoring, OECD Model Convention, DTT networks, MLI positions, and EU Directives including ATADs
Hands-on understanding of Pillar 2 / GloBE rules — including income calculations, covered tax calculations, QDMTT, and Safe Harbour analysis
Ability to read, challenge, and discuss financial statements independently, with a solid accounting foundation and familiarity with the interaction between management and statutory accounts
Comfort working across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously, with the project management discipline to build frameworks while keeping live compliance obligations on track
Fluency in written and spoken English, with an ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
Why you should join SumUp
🌍 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our modern Sofia office. This involves an office-first setup
🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced
🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success
📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 and 10 paid days of educational leave which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education
🏖 Generous time off: 25 days of paid leave, plus one extra day per year of service (up to 35), along with public holidays and special leave options
🏥 Peace of mind: additional health insurance and life insurance
💪 Stay active: on-site yoga and a co-sponsored Multisport card offering access to hundreds of sports facilities
🍽 Meal support: benefit from a tax-free food voucher program plus flexibility via our Re:Benefits platform
About SumUp
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At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.
Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.
SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
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