Senior Manager VAT, Tax Planning Amazon Business

b Overview /b p In this role you will lead VAT advisory and risk management for Amazon Business across jurisdictions, translating complex VAT requirements into scalable solutions within processes, products, systems, and operations. You will partner with Tax, Legal, Technology, Finance, and business teams to identify VAT risks, challenge proposals, and influence senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. You will provide strategic VAT guidance, monitor regulatory developments, and drive cross-functional initiatives while developing team capabilities. This is an opportunity to shape how VAT is integrated into new products, launches, and expansion efforts at a global scale. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead VAT advisory and risk management for Amazon Business across multiple jurisdictions and during new initiatives and expansions. /li li Translate VAT requirements into scalable solutions across processes, products, systems, and operations while mitigating VAT risks. /li li Partner with business, technology, legal, finance, and tax teams to design, implement, and maintain VAT controls. /li li Challenge proposed solutions and assess readiness for launches and significant changes, identifying gaps and exposure. /li li Provide strategic VAT advice to senior stakeholders, monitor regulatory developments, and lead cross-functional initiatives and team development. /li li Advise on VAT implications of new products, customer journeys, and operational changes; review solutions to identify risks and issues; engage with stakeholders to resolve complex VAT questions. /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Professional tax, accounting or legal qualification (e.g., CA/ACA/CTA/CIOT or similar). /li li Experience liaising with tax authorities including responding to audits and information requests. /li li Experience in an indirect tax role in a multinational and/or professional organization. /li li Advisory experience in a large accounting/consultancy practice, law firm, tax authority or in-house business. /li li Knowledge of VAT in EU/UK. /li li Experience analyzing statutes, regulations, and case law and extracting data to inform recommendations. /li /ul ul li stakeholder management /li li analytical thinking /li li risk-based decision making /li li VAT advisory and compliance /li li regulatory monitoring /li li statutes/regulations analysis /li /ul