Manager, Tax in Manchester

Light & Wonder’s corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees.

The Tax Manager, EMEA, will be responsible for overseeing all income tax issues related to Europe. The focus will be on tax compliance, tax provision, transfer pricing and tax planning. The job requires working with the US tax team, the LATAM and APAC tax Managers, Accounting, Treasury, Operations and Legal. On a daily basis, the role involves advising regional finance teams, coordinating with external advisors, and managing deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.

The Tax Manager will act as the key escalation point for technical issues, support audits and enquiries, monitor legislative developments, and ensure consistent application of Group tax policies while maintaining strong controls and governance within the region. This position will report to the Senior Director, International Tax based in the United States.

This is an ideal role for a commercially minded, in‑house tax professional who enjoys working closely with the business, taking ownership of EMEA tax matters, and balancing technical rigour with practical, solutions‑focused advice.

We're looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm and work to our core values:

• Dare to be Bold - We always bring courage to work to reach for the unbelievable.
• Uphold Integrity - We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry.
• Never Settle - We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail.
• Celebrate Perspectives - We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways.
• Win as a Team – We bring out the best in each other to share collective success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead tax compliance and reporting across EMEA, ensuring accurate tax provisions, financial reporting inputs, and year-end reconciliations.
• Oversee preparation and review of corporate tax filings including CIT, transfer pricing, CbCR, and Pillar II requirements.
• Drive consistency in tax compliance and planning across EMEA entities in line with global tax policies.
• Ensure robust tax accounting under US GAAP and IFRS, with clear documentation and full audit support.
• Stay ahead of international and regional tax developments, translating legislative changes into practical business impact.
• Provide commercially focused tax advice on business initiatives, contracts, and restructuring projects.
• Partner with finance and operations teams to deliver tax-efficient solutions aligned to business goals.
• Support and strengthen tax governance across EMEA, ensuring compliance with internal frameworks and controls.
• Act as a key point of contact for tax audits and enquiries, coordinating responses across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors to minimise risk and ensure efficient audit delivery.
• Contribute to internal tax reviews and regulatory compliance activities across the region.
• Collaborate with regional finance leaders, controllers, Group Tax, Legal, and external partners.
• Play a key role in global and regional tax projects, including Pillar II implementation and process improvements.
• Manage competing deadlines across multiple jurisdictions in a fast-paced, listed environment.
• Review and guide work delivered by junior team members, shared services, and regional finance teams.
• Act as a trusted technical tax advisor to stakeholders across EMEA.
• Champion best practices, driving consistency and continuous improvement in tax processes across the region.

Essential

• Strong working knowledge of tax accounting under IFRS.
• Experience of international tax and corporate income tax preparation, ideally with EMEA exposure.
• Exposure to Pillar II, transfer pricing, and/or CbCR highly desirable.
• Professionally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CTA).

Desirable

• Previous in‑house tax experience within a multinational organisation.
• Experience supporting EMEA jurisdictions across multiple countries.
• Exposure to Pillar II, CbCR, or transfer pricing compliance.
• Familiarity with tax audits and enquiries in international environments.
• Experience working in a US‑headquartered or listed business.
• Understanding of SOX controls or tax governance frameworks.
• Ability to partner effectively with regional finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Practice background (Big 4 or mid‑tier) with a move into industry.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CTA).

What can we offer you?

• Discretionary Annual performance bonus.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office).
• 1 day paid leave to work on charitable projects.
• 1 day paid for personal celebration e.g. birthdays.
• Half Day for Health (encouraging you to take time away for you & your wellbeing).
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions.
• A reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback.
• Wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and Aviva DigiCare.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Optional benefits such as Tastecard, Give As You Earn and Travel Ticket Loan.