Tax Expert M&A (M/F)

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

YOUR ROLE :

Within a Tax Department composed of 15 people, you will be responsible for various Tax and M&A matters related to transactions, integrations, and global cross-functional projects on a worldwide scope. You will report to the Head of M&A Tax and Projects.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

As a Group M&A Tax Specialist, you will assist in executing M&A operations and projects, including:

1. Acquisitions/Divestitures:

   • Identifying, listing, and analyzing tax risks during Due Diligence phases
   • Assessing the impact of risks on the acquisition/sale price
   • Ensuring the Group’s contractual protections through guarantees
   • Managing tax frictions and identifying opportunities related to acquisition structuring, both at the time of acquisition and post-acquisition

2. Integrations:

   • Developing close coordination and cohesion with other "functions" within the Group Tax Department, notably by assisting in the facilitation of an integration committee
   • Providing advice and support to the Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Legal departments during M&A projects in pre- and post-acquisition phases
   • Assisting and advising Group Tax Department members on tax audits during guarantee periods

3. Projects:

   • Contributing to cross-functional projects

4. Tax Monitoring:

   • Conducting tax monitoring on M&A-related matters (legislative developments, case law, and best practices in M&A tax)

Your Stakeholders:

• Other members of the Group Tax Department
• Regional Tax Specialists
• Legal and Financial teams
• Corporate and Country-level Operational and Functional teams
• External advisors (law firms)

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

• At least 5 years of experience in a law firm and/or an international company in Tax M&A matters
• Background in tax law
• Rigorous, curious, and tenacious
• Strong leadership skills and ability to interface with other functions
• Organized, autonomous, and structured
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally, in project mode, and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly adaptable to complex matrix organizations
• Fluency in both French and English is mandatory
• Willingness to travel internationally

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !