Senior Manager, Tax Reporting and Compliance _ London, Manchester or Wakefield

Who We Are

HH Global are the leader in tech-enabled creative production and procurement. We amplify marketing campaigns through unrivaled production, procurement leadership and the most advanced sustainability capabilities available. All delivered at scale through industry-leading technology and the passionate expertise of our people. With more than 4,500 colleagues, 26 creative studios and over 5,800 strategic supplier partners across 64 countries, we work with the best talent across the world to partner with our clients to create big impact through big ideas.

Purpose of the Job

Company growth and the changing global tax environment means that we are seeking a Senior Manager over Tax Reporting and Compliance to ensure the Group’s tax reporting and compliance obligations are managed efficiently and effectively – assisting with tax risk management and ensuring sustainable tax value. You will join our global tax team as the Senior Tax Manager for the Group and take responsibility for actively managing the tax compliance and reporting obligations across the Group’s operations in 60+ jurisdictions. You'll work closely with the Group Finance and Financial Controllership teams and therefore need a collaborative mindset. Excellent tax reporting knowledge is required with strong project management skills to ensure deadlines are met. The role will report to the Global Head of Tax and operate on blended basis with remote working and attendance at the London (Bishopsgate) office. You could potentially be based from our Wakefield or Manchester offices on a blended basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Group Tax Reporting (FRS 102 & Local GAAP)
• Manage the preparation of the consolidated group tax provision under FRS 102, including handling PPA data and Pillar Two calculations, working with tax managers in EMEA, APAC, LATAM and NAM to understand their workings and perform hands-on detailed reviews of spreadsheets and data from different sources.
• Coordinate with the regional tax managers and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely local tax provisions and prior year tax true-ups.
• Support year-end audit processes and responses to queries whilst managing final tax disclosures in the consolidated and individual statutory accounts.
• Tax Compliance
• Manage global corporate income tax compliance across the Group, including relationships with centrally managed outsourced service providers and centralizing others currently managed separately.
• Ensure timely filing of tax returns and payment of tax liabilities in all jurisdictions, including withholding taxes.
• Maintain and enhance global tax compliance processes, controls, and documentation.
• Oversee the preparation of documentation to support SAO sign off in the UK.
• Manage the CbC and Pillar Two reporting for the group.
• Lead on direct tax authority audits and enquiries in EMEA, APAC and LATAM to obtain prompt provision of data and defend the Group’s tax positions.
• Process improvements and governance
• Streamline processes to drive efficiency and reduce compliance risk, introducing AI and technology tools where it is cost effective.
• Assist Global Head of Tax with managing Group’s tax risk framework and governance policies.
• Monitor legislative developments and proactively manage compliance risks.

Knowledge, Skills + Experience

• Very strong experience in International direct tax and applying this in a commercial environment.
• CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor) or ACA (Chartered Accountant) or equivalent accounting qualification is desirable.
• Strong experience in tax accounting under FRS 102 and other GAAPs.
• Sound knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance processes, CFC, CIR, SAO, Group Relief etc, as well as a good understanding of the processes and reporting requirements in other jurisdictions.
• Broad experience in managing tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong project management and communication skills, explaining tax to non-tax people.
• Strong organizational / time management, people management and team-building skills.
• Good experience with Excel is a must-have and experience with tax technology solutions and group reporting systems (eg Alphatax, SAP) is desirable.
• Practical mindset with ability to integrate tax processes with business objectives.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and matrixed organization.
• Strong numeracy skills and high attention to detail.
• Experience of dealing with and resolving queries.
• Driven to grow in the role, be proactive and seek improvements and solutions.