Direct Tax Compliance Manager

Flutter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Direct Tax Compliance Manager

About Flutter:

Flutter Entertainment is the world's leading online sports betting and gaming company with a market capitalisation of c. $37bn operating some of the most innovative, diverse and distinctive brands in the sector.
A constituent of both the London FTSE 100 and New York Stock Exchange, Flutter brings entertainment to life for over 20 million customers in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
We call this the Flutter Edge - the combined power of our talented people, market-leading products, smart technology and the financial capital to succeed.
Operating in 20+ regulated markets, through our Positive Impact Plan, we are committed to making a positive contribution for our customers, colleagues, communities and the planet that we play on.
The Group uses a divisional management and operating structure across its companies: each division has an empowered management team, which is responsible for maintaining momentum and growth in its respective markets.
On 14th May 2024, it was announced that Flutter would be moving its primary listing from the UK to the US, and its global operational headquarters from Dublin to New York (effective 31st May 2024).

Department overview:

The Tax Team are managed by the Tax Director who reports directly into the group's CFO and leads a high profile tax function based in the Flutter Group's offices in London and Dublin. The Group operates in a wide number of international locations. The Tax Team works closely with the business to manage the Group's tax affairs.

Role Overview/Purpose:

This role will be primarily responsible for all aspects of tax compliance for various jurisdictions and brands in the Flutter Group. As part of your role, you will work closely with Group Finance, Group Reporting and other key stakeholders in the business such as members of the Commercial teams and the Company Secretarial team.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing the tax compliance of numerous jurisdictions and brands across the Flutter Group.
• Manage a portfolio of tax compliance deadlines including BEPS compliance, calculations prepared accurately and all deadlines are met.
• Proactively identifying tax risks, tax saving opportunities within the group and manage ad hoc tax projects e.g. R&D and capital allowance claims.
• Shared responsibility of the delivery of global tax compliance, reporting and forecasting requirements on a timely basis.
• Take ownership of the tax calculations for external reporting purposes and supporting the Group Reporting team in divisional reporting and statutory reporting.
• Assisting with the preparation of key tax authority meetings and day-to-day correspondence with local tax authorities.
• Assistance with the preparation of advice to be shared with stakeholders in the business and ensuring all advice is implemented accurately and in line with the Tax team strategy.
• Lead and manage local tax issues including:
  
  • Proactively promoting awareness of tax issues across the group and building relationships with key stakeholders in all jurisdictions to achieve that goal.
  • Assisting with all Finance, HR and Legal team queries.
  • Building positive relationships with external tax providers.
  • To maintain a good working relationship with local tax authorities.

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified tax professional (accounting qualification) with 5 or more years post qualified experience, ideally including time in an in-house tax manager role.
• Excellent IFRS accounting and tax reporting knowledge.
• Good international corporate tax experience, such as CFCs and CBCR reporting.
• Good knowledge of the evolving tax environment following BEPS.
• Ability to distil complex tax technical situations into practical and implementable guidance for management.
• Experience of managing teams, supporting and aiding their development and developing relationships with external advisors, group auditors and tax authorities.
• Confident, with good communication skills, and able to readily gain the confidence of the business teams and Group management.

Behavioural competencies:

• Collaborates - Is a teammate and works with others across the business to get things done.
• Communicates Effectively - Communicate effectively across a range of channels and non-finance audiences.
• Nimble Learning - Is agile and flexible. Learns quickly when faced with new situations.
• Gets Results - well organised and thorough, with close attention to detail and a proactive drive for continuous improvement.
• Proactive - takes ownership of workstreams, ensures timely delivery to a high standard and handles expectations of collaborators.

Flutter Benefits:

• Competitive pay.
• €/£1000 per year self-development allowance.
• €/£250 Wellbeing allowance.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Private Health Cover.
• Hybrid Working.
• Uncapped holiday allowance.
• Share Save Scheme.
• And much more!

Join us at Flutter and be part of a world-class company that is constantly pushing boundaries in the gaming and betting industry. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Flutter is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Flutter is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request.