Tax Technology Manager

Are you looking for a step up into a high-profile in-house tax technology environment? Or perhaps you are already working in-house and want to support a major digital corporate transformation? We have a unique opportunity for a Tax Technology Manager to join our Group Tax Team at our corporate Head Office in Paddington. This is an incredible time to join us as DS Smith as this role will play an essential role in digitalising our tax function, reporting directly to the Senior Tax Technology Manager. This role offers broad exposure to global functions and provides a platform to revolutionise our existing tax processes. You will be a key point of contact for digital initiatives, partnering with I&T, external vendors, and global finance teams to implement technology solutions that support our global tax strategy.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Digital Transformation: Support the delivery of strategic tax technology projects, including process automation, data analytics, and AI-driven solutions for the global tax function
• Data & Analytics: Build and automate tax data pipelines using Alteryx and maintain PowerBI dashboards to produce audit-ready analytics for reporting and compliance
• Strategic Initiatives: Lead the technology execution for complex global mandates such as Pillar 2, e-invoicing, and public Country-by-Country Reporting (CBCR)
• System Interrogation: Support financial data analysis across various global systems including SAP, HFM, and Longview to ensure data integrity and remediation at the source
• Compliance Support: Standardize data handling and internal controls for global compliance cycles, ensuring robust audit trails and automated validation checks
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a bridge between Tax and I&T, providing training to the wider team on new platforms and maintaining relationships with technology partners

So, if you are a proactive Tax Technology professional looking for a new challenge in a business which prioritises creativity and encourages you to make a difference - then we might be looking for you!

About you:

• Degree in Accounting, Data Systems, or Finance; a professional tax/accounting qualification (ACA/CTA) or analytics certification is highly beneficial
• Strong knowledge of corporate tax processes (CBCR/Pillar 2) and familiarity with indirect tax reporting or e-invoicing mandates
• Hands-on experience with Alteryx and PowerBI; proficient in advanced Excel and familiar with tax reporting tools like Longview
• Ability to bridge the gap between complex tax requirements and technical digital solutions for both internal teams and external vendors
• A proactive self-starter with a proven ability to manage multiple digital projects independently within a fast-paced, challenging environment

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

Location: This is a hybrid role, split between the London Paddington office (3 days) and home (2 days) – however flexibility will be required at times. There will be a small amount of travel to Caerphilly (Wales), Netherlands, and other locations as required.

About us: We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!

Fair recruitment at DS Smith: To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.