Tax Manager

YOUR TASKS

• Work closely with key partners, including the Head of Tax & Statutory Delivery, Group Tax Centre, in-market finance, regional teams, auditors and tax authorities to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Lead a team of up to 5 - 10 specialists, supporting their development, engagement and day-to-day performance.
• Oversee the full tax and statutory reporting cycle, covering statutory financial statements, CIT, VAT and indirect taxes, group tax reporting, query resolution and contributions to ETR forecasting.
• Maintain high data quality, ensuring that information shared with external service providers is accurate and complete for statutory accounts and tax compliance.
• Track the performance of external Tax Service Providers, making sure they meet agreed KPIs and deliver expected outcomes.
• Strengthen internal controls and governance, updating SOPs and ensuring alignment with the Tax Governance Framework.
• Support the team during challenging periods, stepping in on complex matters and managing escalations when needed.
• Drive improvements across the function, identifying opportunities for simplification, standardization and automation.
• Actively contribute to internal knowledge sharing, supporting cross-team collaboration and the company’s wider community initiative

YOUR PROFILE

• At least seven years of professional experience in tax and statutory reporting within a global organization, with preference for a background in SSC/BPO structures.
• Confirmed experience in leading teams, including supporting their development and daily performance.
• Extensive knowledge of statutory compliance, corporate taxation, VAT/indirect taxes, withholding taxes, as well as group-level tax reporting and forecasting processes.
• Strong familiarity with month-end closing routines and preparing accurate trial balances.
• Experience collaborating with, or supervising, external tax and compliance service providers.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting standards and how financial data moves through end-to-end processes.
• Practical experience working with ERP platforms, such as SAP or CFIN.
• A proven ability to implement process enhancements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• An analytical and detail-focused approach, with the capacity to manage deadlines and pressure in a global context.
• A mindset characterized by initiative, accountability, curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Nice to Have

• Tax or statutory background related to the UK, Poland, US, Germany, Spain, or Australia.