With more than 3.500 employees, the Safilo Group is a worldwide leader in the premium eyewear sector for sunglasses, optical frames and sports eyewear. With an international presence through 30 owned subsidiaries in primary markets – in America, Europe and Asia – and exclusive distributors, Safilo produces and distributes its home brands such as Polaroid, Carrera, Smith and the licensed brands such as BOSS, Hugo, Carolina Herrera, Tommy Hilfiger, Fossil, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Pierre Cardin, Moschino, Levi’s, Missoni.
Safilo is looking for a skilled International Tax Manager to join our team in Padova. Reporting to the Global Tax Director, she/he’ll lead cross-border tax matters, transfer pricing, and corporate tax compliance across our international operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support global tax compliance in coordination with local finance teams
• Oversee tax accounting (accruals, deferred taxes, reporting)
• Manage transfer pricing and cross-border tax issues
• Handle extraordinary tax matters (M&A, new entities, restructurings)
• Support in the implementation and improvement of the Tax Control Framework, & tax risk controls processes
• Monitor and respond to EU/OECD regulations (DAC 6, BEPS, Pillar II)
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations to integrate tax into business decisions
• Stay updated on global tax developments

You are the person we are looking for if:

• Degree in Business Administration, Tax Law, or related field (Chartered Accountant a plus)
• 7–8 years of experience in international tax (consulting + in-house preferred)
• Strong knowledge of direct/indirect taxes, transfer pricing, international tax principles
• Fluent in English
• Team player with excellent communication skills and a global mindset

What we offer:

• A working environment based on a solid corporate culture, where you can confront yourself with many professionals and enrich your skills
• A Smart work mode that allows you to live your best work-life balance (3 days a week / free location)

• Support global tax compliance in coordination with local finance teams
• Oversee tax accounting (accruals, deferred taxes, reporting)
• Manage transfer pricing and cross-border tax issues
• Handle extraordinary tax matters (M&A, new entities, restructurings)
• Support in the implementation and improvement of the Tax Control Framework, & tax risk controls processes
• Monitor and respond to EU/OECD regulations (DAC 6, BEPS, Pillar II)
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations to integrate tax into business decisions
• Stay updated on global tax development