EY Tax Technology Transformation - Manager 

United Kingdom, England, London 

769701851

Tax, Technology and Transformation – Transformation Manager

The primary role would be to engage with clients, managing and contributing to the implementation of innovative Pillar 2 technology solutions,analysing and enhancing clients' tax data collection and management processes to meet new reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Your Key Responsibilities

We are looking for strong candidates with experience of working within direct tax (in-house or professional services) and a keen interest in technology. Day to day responsibilities include:

• Manage projects related to the implementation of tax technology solutions, ensuring alignments with the BEPS 2.0 Pillar 2 requirements and other tax regulatory changes.
• Perform comprehensive data gap analyses to identify areas where the client’s current data collection is insufficient to meet new reporting requirements.
• Design and maintain tax data dictionaries that define data elements and their sources, uses and interdependencies.
• Develop and implement data management strategies to ensure ongoing compliance with BEPS 2.0 Pillar 2 and other tax regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and analyse tax technology trends, regulatory developments and best practices to continuously improve service delivery.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, providing high-quality consultancy and support on tax technology related matters..
• Drive the automation of tax processes to improve efficiency, reduce errors and ensure compliance with changing tax laws and standards.
• Mentor and coach junior staff, providing regular feedback and support to aid in their professional development.

Candidates would ideally have a range of the below skills. However not all are essential.

• Familiarity with international tax principles, OECD guidelines and experience with cross-border tax issues.
• An understanding of the interpretation and implementation of tax regulations, including the impact of BEPS 2.0 Pillar 2 on client’ business operations.
• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar and their tax/finance related modules.
• Experience working in a cross-functional teams, both with internal and external stakeholders, including international tax, finance, group tax reporting, IT and legal, to develop integrated tax technology solutions.
• Understanding of the process’s clients would typically follow for Direct Tax compliance processes, including tax provisioning.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to anticipate future tax and technology challenges.
• Consulting background preferable but not required – used to interacting with clients and working on large-scale projects.
• Experience translating technical tax and technology information into user-friendly language for presentations, training material and business proposals.
• Skilled in storytelling and narrative development to engage audiences and convey complex tax and technology concepts in a clear and persuasive manner.
• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex projects.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and team members at all levels.
• Strong coaching skills to help develop junior team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• 4+ years experience working within Tax Technology, Tax compliance or a related advisory role. (either in-house or professional services)
• A thorough understanding of Direct Tax compliance processes (Group Tax Reporting, Tax Accounting preferable)
• Experience in understanding the implications of recent regulatory changes such as BEPS 2.0 Pillar 2 is preferable but not required.
• An Accounting or Tax Qualification is preferable but not required.

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.