Director - Tax Transformation

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Director for its Tax Transformation team in Southampton. This exciting role involves leading tax compliance and automation initiatives, enhancing service delivery, and managing client relationships. As part of a global network, you'll leverage innovative technology to improve efficiency and risk management. Join a dynamic team focused on reimagining tax processes and delivering exceptional value to clients across various sectors. If you're passionate about tax transformation and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax compliance and automation, especially indirect taxes.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax transformation projects and enhance service delivery models.
• Manage client relationships and identify additional service opportunities.

Skills

Tax compliance

Automation

Data analysis

SQL

Project management

Client management

Communication skills

Business development

Job description

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Director - Tax Transformation, Southampton

Client:

KPMG

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

At KPMG, we have re-imagined careers in Global Compliance & Transformation (GCT). Our GCT team helps multinational groups and financial services clients manage their global tax compliance, reporting, and statutory accounting obligations through outsourcing, co-sourcing, transformation, and technology.

Clients leverage KPMG’s expertise and technology to improve visibility, efficiency, and risk management, preparing them for the future of digital compliance and developing a sustainable, technology-enabled operating model.

We are expanding our team due to success and investment. As part of KPMG's global network, you will experience the international scope of our services, supported by our innovative Digital Gateway platform. This is an exciting time to join our GCT team, where reimagining tax is a strategic priority. Our diverse client base includes mid-market to FTSE listed groups, public sector, real estate, and financial services, working across various sectors.

We seek talented Directors with experience in areas such as:

• Deep tax compliance, automation, and reporting, especially indirect taxes in EMEA
• End-to-end finance processes (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Record-to-report) and their integration with tax
• Tax technology advisory and implementation
• Tax transformation, governance, and process improvement
• Project and client management

Additional desirable skills include:

• Data analysis, databases, data transmission, and SQL
• Handling large data volumes
• Designing cloud-based tax applications
• Acting as a liaison between technology and tax teams
• Leading tax transformation projects within finance programs
• Developing automation solutions for tax
• Designing international tax systems
• Collaborating with colleagues across KPMG
• Developing governance frameworks
• Enhancing service offerings and delivery models
• Building strong client relationships
• Managing teams and offshore resources
• Identifying additional service opportunities
• Coaching team members
• Adhering to KPMG policies

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with technology and automation to improve efficiency and risk management
• Excellent communication skills, adaptable to various audiences
• Attention to detail with strategic perspective
• Strong internal networking skills
• Business development and client engagement skills
• Project management and workload management skills