The Controllership Tax Operations Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution and delivery of Income Tax Compliance across the UK, Ireland, and other European entities as required, ensuring full alignment with internal policy deadlines and effective collaboration with external advisors. A key aspect of the is to build and maintain strong working relationships across the wider Controllership and Tax functions, driving collaboration, operational excellence, and the seamless running of the Tax Centre of Value (CoV).
Develop and implement the Income Tax Compliance calendar, coordinating timelines and inputs with various teams to ensure seamless execution.
Lead the preparation and compilation of annual tax computation information for multiple entities, ensuring timely submission to Tax Advisors.
Manage and maintain strong relationships with Tax Advisors by addressing queries and providing required data promptly and accurately.
Research and document tax positions, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Monitor emerging tax developments, assess business impact, and provide timely recommendations to leadership.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with Country Controllers and the Global Tax Group to foster collaboration and alignment.
Manage the preparation and submission of year-end tax packages and True-ups to the Global Tax Group, including responding to queries and providing necessary data.
Calculate the Effective Tax Rate on a quarterly basis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
Lead the preparation of quarterly Tax forecasts, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and financial planning.
Ensure timely preparation and submission of preliminary tax payments for each jurisdiction as required.
Conduct detailed reviews of monthly tax reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Optimise resource allocation to effectively meet objectives and deadlines.
Safeguard the integrity of financial records and uphold robust internal financial controls.
Coach and develop team members, embedding effective succession planning to sustain long-term performance.
Resolve escalated queries and promote knowledge-sharing to build team expertise and resilience.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance existing processes, workflows, and use of technology.
Comprehensive knowledge of Accounting Standards, including IFRS and US GAAP.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and inspire high-performing teams.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex tax and financial concepts to non-specialist stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and translate it into actionable insights.
Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
Advanced numerical and technical analysis capabilities.
High sense of responsibility, initiative, and commitment to delivering work of the highest quality.
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
Transformative mindset, embracing continuous change, innovation and process improvement.
