EMEA Tax Manager — Strategic Cross-Border Leader

Bristol Myers Squibb; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Chester is seeking a Tax Manager to join the European Tax Centre of Excellence. You will lead direct tax across UK and Europe, work with local finance teams and external advisers, translate complex tax rules into practical action, and influence tax governance and automation.

You will monitor legislative changes, collaborate with senior finance leaders, and contribute to strategic tax initiatives that support the company’s mission to transform patients’ lives through

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant and/or CTA/ACCA/ACA with experience in tax accounting, tax provisioning, and statutory audit support.
• Experience coordinating with external advisers and global tax teams.
• Fluent in English; able to communicate complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders.
• Interest in tax technology, automation, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Run the full direct tax cycle for European markets, coordinating with local advisers and ensuring accuracy of returns.
• Gain hands-on US GAAP experience, including quarterly current and deferred tax provisions.
• Manage UK-specific tax governance tasks (SAO, Tax Strategy, CCO) and Pillar Two developments.
• Advise finance and business stakeholders, translating technical requirements into actionable guidance.
• Shape the COE strategy around standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor legislative changes across markets and communicate implications to stakeholders.

Skills

Tax accounting

Tax provisioning

Statutory audit

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

TaxStream

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb in Chester is seeking a Tax Manager to join the European Tax Centre of Excellence. You will lead direct tax across UK and Europe, work with local finance teams and external advisers, translate complex tax rules into practical action, and influence tax governance and automation.

You will monitor legislative changes, collaborate with senior finance leaders, and contribute to strategic tax initiatives that support the company’s mission to transform patients’ lives through