VodafoneThree - Senior Manager - Tax Transactions Support - 18 Months FTC

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Duration: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract

Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online - we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built - today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares - about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters - and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What you’ll do

You will provide strategic and practical tax leadership on complex post-completion transaction matters and legacy tax issues. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in managing significant tax risks, protections and opportunities arising from large-scale corporate transactions and integration activity.

Working within the Tax team, you'll partner closely with Finance, Legal, Group Tax, external advisers and senior business stakeholders to ensure tax matters are understood, governed and progressed through to resolution. You'll bring clarity to complex issues, providing decision-ready analysis and practical recommendations that support business outcomes.

Key accountabilities include

• Lead tax support for complex post-completion transaction matters and legacy tax issues.
• Assess and manage tax risks, exposures, protections and opportunities arising from transaction and integration activity.
• Provide clear, decision-ready analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Group Tax and external advisers to deliver robust tax outcomes.
• Translate complex tax issues into practical actions, governance requirements and delivery plans.
• Maintain strong documentation and governance for significant tax positions and decisions.
• Act as the tax lead on assigned transaction-related matters, ensuring visibility, risk management and timely resolution

Who you are

You will combine strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management and commercial judgement.

You'll bring:

• Significant UK corporate tax experience, ideally including M&A, reorganisations, integration programmes or complex tax risk management.
• Strong ability to analyse and explain complex tax issues in a clear and practical way.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal and Tax functions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity and incomplete information.
• Strong governance and project management capability.
• Experience reviewing transaction documentation and understanding tax accounting implications.
• CTA qualification (or equivalent) and degree-level education.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?

We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are-your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

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