Tax Manager – Western Europe

At Corteva Agriscience™, with over 21,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities we grow what matters by playing a critical role in feeding the world and enabling farmers to produce crops in ways that are sustainable for their families, their land, and the broader environment. We’re looking for a Tax Manager. Location Based in France, preferably Paris or Toulouse, with a high degree of remote working flexibility available Role Overview We are seeking a Tax Manager – Western Europe to join our regional tax team. Reporting to the Regional Tax Manager, this role will have end-to-end responsibility for France alongside a broader portfolio of additional countries, defined in line with the candidate’s experience, technical depth and overall impact. The role provides extensive exposure to regional and international tax matters and a meaningful opportunity to influence the tax agenda across multiple jurisdictions. In this position, the Tax Manager will lead tax planning, compliance, reporting and tax controversy matters, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors across the countries within scope. Key Responsibilities * Work closely with the Regional Tax Manager on regional tax projects, including M&A and corporate restructuring initiatives. * Lead and coordinate tax-driven business initiatives at local and regional level for the countries under responsibility. * Monitor new European tax directives and legislative developments, assess their impact and ensure correct implementation in the relevant countries. * Provide corporate income tax planning, reporting and advisory support for the assigned countries. * Deliver the full range of Corporate Income Tax (CIT) services, including: * Direct responsibility for CIT compliance in France. * Coordination and oversight of the CIT compliance process for the remaining countries in the portfolio, working closely with co‑sourcing partners to ensure quality, accuracy and timely delivery. * Manage tax provisioning and reporting in line with local and US GAAP requirements. * Support indirect tax compliance processes as required, in coordination with central tax teams. * Coordinate and support the preparation of local Transfer Pricing documentation. * Lead and manage tax controversy and tax audits (corporate income tax, withholding taxes, payroll taxes, etc.), including defining audit strategy. * Act as a key contact with local tax authorities and external advisors in the countries under responsibility. Key Stakeholders * Broad exposure to all global and regional tax positions. Key interactions with: Regional Tax Manager, US Tax Team, Business Tax Managers, other Tax Managers, Director of International Tax, Tax Accounting Manager, EMEA VAT Manager and Vice President of Tax. * Business and finance stakeholders * External tax advisors and co‑sourcing partners Qualifications & Experience * Strong experience in French corporate tax, with in‑depth knowledge of French tax regulations (essential). * 3–6+ years of tax experience, ideally gained in a Big 4 firm and/or the tax department of a multinational company. * Demonstrated involvement in tax matters for other countries beyond France is highly valued. * Knowledge of international tax, tax accounting, US tax concepts and transfer pricing is an advantage. * Fluent English required; French fluency assumed. Additional languages are a plus. Personal Attributes * Ability to operate effectively in a complex, international and cross‑functional environment. * Proactive, hands‑on and comfortable working independently with limited supervision. * Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a pragmatic and business‑oriented mindset. * Clear communicator, able to explain tax matters in plain English, outlining risks, options and recommendations. * Confident in representing the tax function, with the ability to challenge constructively while knowing when to compromise. * Strong team player with a collaborative and professional approach. Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.