Tax Manager (EU | 8+ years)

We are partnering with Pharming Group, a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Leiden, to recruit a Tax Manager responsible for EU and Rest of World operations.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact role within an international, listed environment, offering broad exposure across tax compliance, reporting, and governance. You will work closely with the Head of Tax and senior stakeholders across the business, playing a key role in ensuring robust tax processes while supporting a growing and evolving organisation.

Pharming combines a strong scientific mission with a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture—making this an excellent opportunity for a hands-on tax professional looking to step into a visible and internationally focused role.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience (Big 4 and/or in-house Dutch and multinational environment)
• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax, IFRS tax accounting, and transfer pricing
• Experience working within SOX or similar internal control frameworks
• Exposure to pharma/biotech or international corporate environments is advantageous
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus)

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance (EU & International)

• Manage and coordinate corporate income tax filings across EU entities and international subsidiaries
• Maintain and monitor the tax compliance calendar, ensuring timely filings and payments
• Review tax returns prepared by external advisors, ensuring alignment with Group policies and transfer pricing documentation

SOX & Internal Controls

• Own and maintain tax-related SOX controls, including design, documentation, testing, and remediation
• Ensure tax controls are effectively embedded within business processes
• Partner with Internal Audit, Finance, and external auditors during SOX cycles and year-end audits

Tax Accounting & Reporting

• Lead quarterly tax provisioning for EU and RoW entities and support annual IFRS tax provisioning (current and deferred tax)
• Prepare Effective Tax Rate (ETR) analyses and tax forecasts as part of Group reporting
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of tax balances, supported by high-quality documentation
• Collaborate with Finance and external advisors during monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles

Transfer Pricing & Intercompany

• Maintain transfer pricing documentation in line with OECD and local requirements
• Coordinate annual TP documentation (Local Files / Master File) with external advisors
• Support intercompany charge calculations, true-ups, and reconciliations

Projects & Advisory

• Support the Head of Tax on strategic initiatives, including tax planning, incentive evaluations, and tax authority interactions

Why Join Pharming Group?

• Competitive salary package (to be shared upon request)
• International scope across EU and global operations
• High visibility role working closely with senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape and improve tax processes in a growing organisation
• Dynamic, collaborative, and purpose-driven biotech environment

Sound interesting and match the requirements? Please APPLY by sending your updated CV!

Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.