Corporate Tax Manager – Paris

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For over 100 years, we’ve been by your side, all across France

At Danone, we believe growth is something to be savored. That’s why our 26 brands are part of the everyday lives of French consumers, offering delicious products that bring enjoyment while taking care of oneself and loved ones. With more than 8,000 Danoners across 13 production sites, 7 warehouses, 3 headquarters and an R&D center, Danone continuously works on developing and enhancing iconic products found in your kitchens, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, as well as in healthcare facilities and pharmacies. Certified B Corp and Happy Trainees, Danone does not aim to be the best company in the world, but a better company for the world. We strive to offer the very best to both our consumers and our people.

As a Corporate Tax Manager within Danone's Corporate Tax team, you will support the Senior Corporate Tax Manager in the execution, coordination and continuous improvement of key Corporate Tax and EMEA tax activities across the Group.

The role is designed as a strong business partner and execution lead, supporting French corporate tax matters, international tax projects, EMEA tax coordination, tax governance, tax digitalization and strategic transformation initiatives.

Working closely with the Senior Corporate Tax Manager, the Deputy Group Tax Director and the EMEA Tax Director, you will help drive delivery, stakeholder coordination and operational excellence across a broad tax agenda.

French Tax Governance, Audits & Tax Authorities

Support the Senior Corporate Tax Manager on French corporate tax governance matters, including notably:

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• Support relationships with the French Tax Administration and preparation of discussions with tax authorities.
  
• Support the follow-up of French tax audits and litigation matters involving holding companies.
  
• Monitor French tax developments and contribute to impact assessments.
  
• Assist in documenting and maintaining French tax governance positions and processes.
  

Corporate & International Tax Advisory

Support the Senior Corporate Tax Manager and the Corporate Tax team on strategic corporate and international tax matters, including notably:

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• Contribute to tax analyses related to internal reorganizations and strategic initiatives.
  
• Support advisory work on international tax and transfer pricing matters.
  
• Prepare first drafts of tax memoranda, presentations and governance materials.
  
• Ensure effective follow-up of recommendations and action plans across projects.
  

Global Tax Processes

Support the coordination and continuous improvement of key global tax processes, including:

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• Support Pillar Two governance and implementation activities.
  
• Support Corporate CbCR activities.
  
• Contribute to Tax Transparency initiatives.
  
• Assist in maintaining tax governance frameworks, controls and operating procedures.
  
• Support the preparation of internal reporting and governance documentation.
  

EMEA Tax Coordination

Support the Deputy Group Tax Director, EMEA Tax Director and Senior Corporate Tax Manager in coordinating the regional tax agenda across EMEA, including:

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• Supporting EMEA tax leadership meetings, country reviews and governance forums.
  
• Consolidating regional inputs on priorities, risks, projects and resources.
  
• Supporting cross-country coordination and follow-up of regional initiatives.
  
• Preparing materials for regional leadership and governance meetings.
  
• Tracking decisions, actions and deliverables across the EMEA agenda.
  

Tax Digitalization & Indirect Tax

Support tax digitalization and process improvement initiatives across the Group, including:

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• Assisting with tax technology and transformation projects.
  
• Coordinating selected workstreams with Tax, IT and external providers.
  
• Supporting process simplification, automation and data governance initiatives.
  
• Supporting indirect tax governance monitoring and remediation actions.
  

Strategic Project Management Office (PMO)

Act as a key support resource for transversal tax projects across the Group, including:

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• Supporting project governance, planning and stakeholder coordination.
  
• Monitoring execution, action plans and project deliverables.
  
• Preparing dashboards, progress reports and governance materials.