Head of Group Tax Compliance & Payroll (m/f/d)

The main purpose of the role is to ensure compliance with tax regulations and oversee key aspects of payroll processes, ensuring efficiency and transparency (e.g., accuracy, timeliness, compliance). Reporting to the VP of Financial Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely tax filings and payments.
• Ensure compliance with local and federal tax regulations in Germany.

Payroll Oversight

• Oversee key aspects of payroll processes managed by the Talent department.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll reporting.

Customer Interaction & Support

• Liaise with executive management, board members, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide proactive support and problem resolution. 

KPIs

• Accuracy and timeliness of tax filings and payroll processing.
• Compliance with tax regulations.
• Proactive vs. reactive problem identification and resolution. 
• Customer satisfaction.

Capabilities

• Extensive experience in tax compliance and payroll management (≥15 years).
• Strong leadership, communication, and integrative skills.
• Proactive and customer-centric approach.
• Ability to balance strategic and detailed orientations, problem structuring, and solving.

Requirements

• Relevant degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Fluent in English and German; proficiency in French is a plus.
• Physical presence required at our headquarters in Ottobrunn, with the possibility of remote work one day per week.

Benefits 

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team        

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com