Tax, Technology and Transformation - Business Intelligence (BI) Manager | London, UK

Location - London or Birmingham

Tax and Finance departments today face more challenges than ever before. Not only do they need to deliver their basic compliance and reporting commitments with reducing resources, aging systems and increased internal pressures, but they are also increasingly having to face the scrutiny of digital tax authorities who are becoming more invasive, demanding more data more frequently. For many organisations, this situation is becoming unsustainable, and change is needed urgently.

The EY Tax Technology and Transformation Consulting team (EY TTT Consulting) specialise in helping clients navigate these challenges, bringing together the most advanced technology platforms and tools with deep expertise in technology, tax & finance and consulting. Through our consulting practice, our product development capabilities and our market-leading platforms, we are leading the way in the market, and we are on a growth trajectory that will make us the biggest partner in this space over the next few years.

The pace of change surrounding Data & AI means we are growing rapidly and need to scale our team with ambitious colleagues who can bring fresh thinking, new approaches and different perspectives to help build a practice that will solve the problems of the future. By joining EY TTT Consulting, you will get the opportunity to build your experience in strategy and process consulting, data science and data management, technology implementation, artificial intelligence and other technologies to help our clients manage the strategic as well as practical, everyday issues of operating and improving the performance of their tax departments.

We have a strong people-focused culture in EY TTT Consulting and you will have the opportunity to be a visible leader, helping us build our culture while we build out our teams.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and innovative individual to take on a Manager role within our team, specialising in transforming data into tangible insights enabling driving data-driven decision-making for our clients. This position offers a unique chance for a forward-thinking professional to shape the future of our team in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of helping our clients enhance their tax and finance operations by leveraging cutting-edge low-code technology solutions. You will engage with significant multinational clients, collaborating with our global EY network to enhance your corporate connections and expand your professional influence.

Your primary responsibilities will include managing client engagements, leading the implementation of innovative low-code technology solutions, and analysing and optimising clients' tax and finance data collection and management processes. You will ensure that these processes meet the rapidly evolving landscape of regulatory & compliance requirements, while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

As a Manager in our team, you will utilise your expertise in tax/finance compliance, data governance, and process enhancement to make a substantial impact on our clients' operations. You will play a critical role in guiding them through the complexities of modern tax / finance transformation, ensuring they remain compliant in a dynamic regulatory environment.

At EY, we are committed to helping you achieve your potential. You will gain valuable business advisory experience and professional development opportunities, supported by our senior tax professionals who will mentor you throughout your career, empowering you to become a leader in the tax profession.

In your role you will collaborate with the team and our clients to understand and solve problems through the application of a wide range of technology and consulting skills.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the team and our clients to define technology & transformation strategies to transform their operating models.
• Experience translating technical finance, 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.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, both with internal and external stakeholders, including international tax, finance, group tax reporting, IT and legal, to develop integrated technology solutions.
• Project management including defining target outcomes and delivery strategy, managing stakeholders and building the case for change.
• Coach, support and collaborate with team members, helping build an inclusive culture and high performing team within TTT.
• Contribute to business development activities and team capability development.
• Manage client relationships and lead project delivery by working closely with other team members / junior resources as well as offshore resources.
• Provide subject matter expertise to design, develop, implement or configure technology and data oriented solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

Skills

• At least two of these:

• In-depth understanding of the end-to-end tax compliance life cycle,
• In-depth understanding of Statutory Financial Reporting processes/requirements (incl. an understanding of operating in a SOX environment),
• Hands-on experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365 or similar and their tax/finance related modules,
• Functional knowledge of low-code technology solutions, such as the Microsoft Power Platform,
• Excellent understanding of business requirements gathering and design, particularly with a technology overlay.

• Strong project management skills (planning, documentation, resourcing, budgeting etc) and understanding of good project governance.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)

Attributes

• Ability to manage the successful delivery of complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and applying practical / business driven approach.
• Self-starter, that takes ownership of their work, asks insightful questions and desires to provide excellent client service.
• Ability to cope with ambiguity, bring clarity to complex, multi-faceted scenarios and drive forward progress via actionable decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• 5+ years experience working within a Technical Finance or Tax role, Tax Technology, or a related advisory role (either in-house or professional services).
• A thorough understanding of the processes which surround statutory financial reporting and/or tax compliance processes.
• An Accounting or Tax Qualification is preferable but not required.
• Experience in coaching and developing junior resources.
• A proven track record of managing complex projects, delivering high-quality outputs and meeting deadlines.
• A willingness to travel within the UK (on some occasions you may be required to travel internationally to support delivery of engagements and projects).

Ideally, you'll also have some of the following:

• Familiarity with the application of automation and data technologies (e.g. RPA, ETL tools, visual analytics).
• Formal project management training certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, MSP) or process improvement certification (e.g. Six Sigma 'belt') is preferred.