Group Tax Reporting Analyst

WISE Campaign; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated tax professional to enhance their financial reporting processes. This role involves preparing tax balances, managing risk reporting, and leading process improvements through technology. You'll engage with senior stakeholders and mentor junior staff, making a significant impact on the organization. If you have a strong accounting background and are eager to drive change, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting and tax background, partly or fully qualified.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and present findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax balances under IFRS.
• Oversee legal entities for smooth year-end tax balance delivery.
• Lead enhancements in tax reporting processes using ERP systems.

Skills

Accounting and tax background

International tax principles

Data analysis

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

Job description

Site Name: GSK HQ
Posted Date: Apr 30 2025

This role is critical in ensuring GSK can report tax balances in a timely and accurate manner, contributing to the overall Group Financial Statements.

It involves significant interaction with the Group Head of Tax, senior stakeholders, and finance colleagues worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Group Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax balances under IFRS for the annual report, including consolidated tax balances and US GAAP translation for ViiV, our joint venture, for minority interest reporting.
• Entity Reporting: Oversee and coordinate the numerous legal entities to ensure smooth year-end tax balance delivery, maintain tools, and drive process improvements and automation using technology like Alteryx and Power BI.
• Forecasting ETR and Cash Tax: Develop insights into business changes, product mix, and tax landscape to project the group's effective tax rate and cash taxes.
• Tax Risk Reporting: Manage the tax risk reporting process, engaging with senior internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Country by Country Reporting (CbCR): Prepare the public CbCR report and ensure accuracy through stakeholder engagement.
• Process Improvement and Change Management: Lead enhancements in tax reporting processes, leverage ERP systems, and coordinate with outsourcing providers.
• Mentoring: Support junior staff development and foster a thriving team environment.
• Ad-hoc Projects: Participate in special projects as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong accounting and tax background (CIMA/ACA or equivalent, partly or fully qualified)
• Basic understanding of international tax principles
• Proficiency with accounting platforms
• Ability to analyze large data sets and present findings effectively; experience with Alteryx and Power BI is beneficial but not essential

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, for engaging with senior stakeholders and global finance teams
• Ability to challenge existing processes and implement improvements

Closing Date for Applications: 28th May 2025 (COB)

Applicants should include a cover letter or CV demonstrating their fit with the role's competencies. All application data will be used for assessment purposes.

During the application process, voluntary information may be collected to monitor diversity and inclusion efforts. If adjustments are needed, please contact 0808 234 4391.