VAT Business Partner KEU

If driving change and creating impact from Day 1 excites you, this VAT Business Partner role in our Bucharest office might be for you. You'll support the VAT team while leading continuous improvement initiatives to ensure consistent and reliable performance.

The role blends deep VAT process expertise with strategic leadership to drive performance, guide a team of subject matter experts, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

You'll be part of a Certified Top Employer, enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work environment.

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

• VAT Process Leadership – Design, implement, and optimize VAT processes across 18 European jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
• Continuous Improvement – Drive initiatives aligned with KWS and Lean principles to enhance efficiency, quality, and consistency.
• Team Development & Coaching – Lead and mentor a high-performing VAT team, fostering collaboration, ownership, and capability growth.
• Change Management – Guide transitions and major process changes with clarity and empathy, including system testing and pilot participation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Partner with IT, finance, and audit teams to integrate VAT processes into ERP systems and support regulatory inquiries.

We're Looking for Someone With

• A University Degree or equivalent.
• Proven European VAT experience.
• Computer skills (experience with Microsoft Office Excel) coupled with good English knowledge.
• Experience in Multinational Consumer Goods Companies.
• Finance Software Proficiency.

What's Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

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If you join our team, you'll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova's Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world's best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing. You can learn more at and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let's shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here