Indirect Tax - Director, Dynamics 365

Ernst & Young; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a D365 Tax Director to lead transformations and implement VAT solutions. The role requires significant experience in tax and D365 implementations, strong client management, and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will contribute to the growth of the D365 Tax practice and work with high-profile clients. Flexible working arrangements are offered, including the potential for travel to client sites.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employer policies

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in tax transformation and/or D365.
• Experience in project management within transformation programs.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality D365 projects and tax advice to clients.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Lead delivery of tax D365 projects ensuring technical excellence.

Skills

D365 expertise

Tax transformation experience

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship management

Tools

Dynamics 365 F&O

Power Platform

Tax technology solutions

Job description

Overview

Our high-profile Indirect Tax Transformation team, based primarily within our London office in the UK, focuses on assisting clients with transformation programmes and the operational management of VAT. The team advises on a wide range of operational, systems and technology projects, including ERP system VAT optimisation, process, controls, and supply chain, with experience in technologies including machine learning and robotics. The team works with organisations across all sectors and the focus includes Dynamics 365 (D365) tax advisory throughout the project lifecycle. The opportunity is for a Director-level individual to join EY's specialist Indirect Tax Transformation team, contributing to the growth of the D365 Tax practice and engaging with UK and global EY networks.

EY seeks a D365-experienced Tax Director to support the growth of our D365 Tax practice and deliver/implement Tax Transformation projects, helping steer and develop the Microsoft ERP Tax business and work with multinational clients.

Responsibilities

• Key member of the EY Tax Transformation team, delivering high quality D365 projects and advice to clients based on experience and best practice
• Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service
• Build relationships within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities and growing the network
• Contribute to winning new work by supporting the business development and sales process, working with VAT/Tax client relationship owners
• Oversee and manage the successful delivery of tax D365 projects, ensuring technical excellence and a practical/business-driven approach
• Team development and day-to-day coaching and talent development
• Consulting background preferable but not required — used to interacting with clients and working on large-scale projects
• Proven high quality delivery and attention to detail
• Experience working in a large change programme environment and leading project teams
• Ability to work with clients consultatively, translating tax function objectives into D365 solutions
• Ability to manage complex and senior stakeholders
• Ability to build and own trusted client relationships
• Ability to set strategic direction, develop routes-to-market and propositions
• Strong interpersonal, team and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrate ability to coach, collaborate, and maintain a customer-centric, quality-focused approach
• Proven experience in leading tax workstreams, workshops and overall delivery independently
• Deep understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem including D365 F&O, F&SCM, CE, Power Platform, Copilot Studio
• Experience solving business issues using D365 solutions ongoing

Qualifications

• Over 7 years' experience in Tax transformation and/or D365
• Experience of 3+ major D365 implementation projects in a client-facing role
• Experience of VAT / GST / E-invoice configuration & related development in D365
• Experience in project management within complex transformation/D365 programmes
• Experience of working with Systems Implementers and representing the Tax workstream
• Experience developing commercial propositions
• Experience developing and leading client relationships
• Able to lead tax workstreams, workshops and overall delivery independently
• Deep understanding and experience of the Microsoft ecosystem, including D365 F&O, F&SCM, CE, Power Platform, Copilot Studio etc.
• Experience of solving business issues using D365 solutions on an ongoing basis

Additional Skills

• Good knowledge of tax technology solutions such as tax engines, digital tax authority solutions, data analytics and compliance tools
• Experience in building effective relationships with other service lines/teams/alliance partners
• Experience working with planning, consolidation, and financial reporting processes
• Skills in D365 and Direct Tax data
• Skills in D365 and Transfer pricing data
• D365 tools like Globalisation Studio, Tax Calculation Service, Electronic Reporting etc
• Previous experience with consulting firms

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, EY offers a comprehensive experience and support for flexible working. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and offer flexible working arrangements. Travel to client sites may be required depending on assignments.