Tax Technology & Reporting Manager - Associate Director in London

Tax Technology & Reporting Manager – Associate DirectorFitch Group is currently seeking a Tax Technology & Reporting Manager - Senior Associate Director based out of our London (Canary Wharf) office. As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group’s culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. It is the strength of our business. It comes from people around the world in a shared pursuit: to equal something greater than they could ever accomplish alone. Every team member is essential to our business and every perspective is critical for our success. Develop yourself in a culture that values flexibility, expects your opinion and trusts your decisions. Together we evolve and so will you, in an environment that asks you to challenge yourself – and us.About the teamThe successful candidate will join a dynamic Finance team based in London and New York, part of the CFO Group. The candidate will be part of the core Tax team based in London and will partner with the wider Finance function to strengthen and enhance tax reporting processes across direct tax, indirect tax and transfer pricing. How You’ll Make an Impact: The role will focus on supporting the development of more consistent, robust and scalable reporting practices that improve accuracy, efficiency and governance across the numerous tax reporting cycles. You will identify, assess and deliver technology / AI-enabled solutions / enhancements across core tax reporting processes. In particular:Identify and assess tax reporting process automation opportunities. Seek high-value AI use cases across end-to-end tax / transfer pricing processes and work with the team to build a prioritised roadmap with business cases, ROI and risk / controls considerations.Implement robust solutions aligned to data requirements, quality standards and architecture.Ensure implemented solutions meet applicable internal control requirements (e.g. SOX, IFRS / GAAP implications etc.).Development of associated training materials.Act as key liaison between tax and wider finance users with technical teamsYou May be a Good Fit if you have:A highly analytical and logical approach to problem solving, with the ability to break down complex issues into clear, structured solutions.Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, Power BI and VBA/macros.Experience using AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making. Experience with Microsoft Copilot is desirable.Experience with automation technologies, including RPA, workflow tools and API integrations.A strong understanding of tax reporting processes across direct tax, indirect tax and transfer pricing, together with broader finance processes and controls across Billing, Revenue Reporting, Management Accounting and Treasury.Experience working with ERP and finance systems, particularly SAP and Oracle.A professional accounting or tax qualification, or equivalent experience.What Would Make You Stand Out: Strong background within accounting / tax reporting process automation.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to translate complex topics into business outcomes. Results driven delivery track record.Why Choose Fitch: Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in officeA Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, development and mentorship programs Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goalsPromoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeingSupportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectivelyInclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globeDedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluatequalified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. #LI-EW1#LI-Hybrid