Indirect Tax Manager

SC Johnson; Frimley; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension

Life cover

Health insurance

Free parking

Shuttle bus

Cycle to work

EV charging

Flexible hours

33 days leave

Job summary

SC Johnson is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager in Frimley to lead the EMEA Indirect Tax Team, delivering high‑quality VAT compliance and advisory services. You will manage a team of about five, shape tax strategies on acquisitions and supply changes, and ensure timely filings across EMEA.

You will drive process improvements, liaise with external providers, and mentor staff while coordinating with the EMEA SSC. A strong leadership background and cross-border VAT expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant VAT advisory knowledge (EMEA) with broad country exposure.
• Strong people management/leadership skills for a multicultural team.
• Solid knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and SAP for VAT work.

Responsibilities

• People manager for a team of around 5 people.
• Provide Indirect Tax support/advice on EMEA projects (acquisitions, supply chain changes).
• Manage Indirect Tax audits across EMEA with travel when required.
• Own Indirect Tax compliance reporting for EMEA and coordinate with the SSC.
• Manage relationships with third‑party compliance providers.
• Drive improvements to VAT reporting through Lean methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.

The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

Indirect Tax Manager

Location: Frimley, Surrey

Function: EMEA Shared Service Centre (EMEA SSC) – Indirect Tax Team

Internal job title is: Associate Manager Indirect Tax

We do not support international relocation for this role

About the role

Reporting to the head of Indirect Tax in EMEA this role is to ensure that the EMEA Indirect Tax Team provide high quality customer focused Indirect Tax services. This is a key role, requiring proven strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to oversee/manage the delivery of Indirect Tax compliance by the team and offer VAT advisory services using collaborative and win/win mind-sets.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible starting and finishing times + 4.5 day working week
• 33 days annual leave including public holidays due to supporting European countries
• Profit Share, Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance
• Free Parking, Shuttle bus from local train stations, Cycle to Work Scheme, EV Charging
• Newly refurbished onsite Gym with free classes + NEW Spin Studio!

Responsibilities:

• People manager for a team of around 5 people
• Provide Indirect Tax support/advice on various projects for EMEA e.g., business acquisitions, supply chain changes and any other business changes with an Indirect Tax impact.
• Manage Indirect Tax audits for EMEA countries with some need for oversees travel as and when required to attend the audits in person
• Overall accountability for Indirect Tax compliance reporting for EMEA countries for which the SSC has responsibility. Ensuring accurate and on time filing by third party provider.
• Managing the relationship with the third party compliance providers
• Driving the delivery of on-going effectiveness improvements to the VAT compliance reporting process, by analysing internal processes and systems, recommending, and implementing procedural and policy changes using Lean tools and methodology.

Experience you’ll bring:

• Significant VAT advisory (ideally 6 years plus) knowledge in EMEA in respect of legislation and practical application. This should be demonstrated by a high level of exposure to VAT in at least several EMEA countries. Either in Practice or In House. Ideally having been exposed to both, but not essential. Compliance experience only does not count
• Strong people management/Leadership skills to manage a growing multicultural team
• Strong knowledge Excel & PowerPoint, ideally also with experience in SAP

Behaviours you’ll need:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and operate efficiently under continuous change
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills with strong stakeholder management experience – fluency in another European Language would be beneficial but not essential

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Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.