At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global indirect tax compliance and drive continuous improvement in processes.
- Company: Join 3M, a global leader with a commitment to innovation and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative environment with a focus on career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic role with global responsibilities.
- Qualifications: Degree in Accounting or Finance; experience in global indirect tax compliance required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Global Indirect Tax Compliance Lead (m/f/x)
As a Global Indirect Tax Compliance Lead for the Global Tax Division, you will report to the Global Indirect Tax Leader and oversee indirect tax compliance outside the United States within a co‑sourced model.
The role has end‑to‑end responsibility for ensuring accurate, timely and transparent compliance while driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the relationship with the outsourced indirect tax compliance provider, overseeing performance, service delivery and contract adherence.
- Set and monitor SLAs, KPIs and quality standards to ensure effective compliance delivery.
- Manage regional indirect tax compliance leads and support internal stakeholders with guidance on compliance requirements and best practices.
- Lead transitions for new jurisdictions, acquisitions and business changes.
- Oversee the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of indirect tax filings outside the United States, including VAT, GST and sales tax.
- Review provider outputs, focusing on high‑risk jurisdictions, complex transactions and material balances.
- Identify and mitigate compliance risks, including audit exposure and process gaps.
- Coordinate responses to tax authority audits and inquiries with providers and internal stakeholders.
- Act as the main escalation point for compliance issues and drive timely sustainable resolution.
- Lead continuous improvement in compliance processes, data quality and reporting effectiveness.
Skills and Expertise
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax or a related field; relevant tax qualification is advantageous.
- Significant experience in global indirect tax compliance (VAT/GST), ideally within a manufacturing, distribution or supply‑chain driven environment.
- Experience managing outsourced/SSC compliance providers in an oversight and managerial capacity.
- Practical experience with ERP systems (e. g., SAP), including tax codes, reporting and data extraction.
- Strong understanding of transactional data flows relevant to indirect tax reporting.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and desire to collaborate across the function and organization.
- Experience in a large multinational with significant physical supply chains.
- Proven ability to use analytics and influencing skills to drive results.
- Exhibited sense of urgency to drive effective change and manage performance.
- Job Specifics
- Location: Global role (outside US responsibility)
- Travel: Up to 5% domestic/international
- Working model: On‑site – employee works at least four days a week in the relevant 3M office located in Bracknell, UK or Kajetany/Wroclaw, Poland
- Working pattern: Full time
- Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal‑opportunity employer, 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity‑related matters, age or disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable local law.
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