GROUP TAXATION AND STATE AID MANAGER  

Ducati is looking for a Tax Manager who will lead the overall management of taxation for Ducati Motor Holding and the Ducati Group. The selected candidate will join the Finance Operation & Taxation department and will report directly to the Finance Operation and Taxation Director. She/He will be responsible for developing and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities for the organization, ensuring full tax compliance, proper governance of Transfer Pricing and coordinate Tax Credit/State Aid initiatives.

Main activities and responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with Italian and international tax regulations and Group guidelines.
• Guarantee accurate calculation, filing and payment of direct, indirect and local taxes, as well as correct determination of current and deferred taxes.
• Oversee international tax matters and ensure proper preparation and maintenance of the Group Transfer Pricing documentation.
• Ensure governance and operational implementation of the Cooperative Compliance framework, monitoring and control relevant processes, maintaining continuous, transparent cooperation with tax authorities.
• Coordinate tax audits and manage interactions with national and international tax authorities.
• Review contracts from a tax perspective, identifying associated risks and ensuring correct legal interpretation.
• Lead tax planning process for Ducati Motor Holding and support tax planning for foreign subsidiaries.
• Provide tax support for extraordinary transactions, new business projects and feasibility studies.
• Monitor tax regulations and communicate relevant updates to management and affected departments.
• Act as reference point for grants, incentives, subsidies and tax credits, ensuring end‑to‑end governance.
• Manage the preparation and submission of tax data within the AUDI/VW reporting system.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration or related field is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (Dottore Commercialista) and Statutory Auditor.
• Fluency in English and Italian (mother tongue).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in similar position in an international Group environment.
• Good knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
• Strong expertise in Transfer Pricing, tax compliance, and multinational tax governance.
• Experience in Tax Credit Management / State Aid
• Excellent knowledge of Italian and international tax legislation.
• Accuracy, reliability, and ability to operate in complex international environments.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Ducati is an equal opportunity employer: for this reason, all applications will be considered without distinctions of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy, or any other condition.

We invite anyone who recognizes themselves in the profile we are seeking and wishes to help build an increasingly inclusive culture within an ecosystem rich in diversity to submit their application.