Indirect Tax Transformation Lead

Centrica; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrica plc in Reading is driving a 12-month transformation to redesign and standardise indirect tax compliance, leveraging automation and data when possible. The role spans defining the future-state model and delivering adoption across Finance, Transformation and offshore teams.

The candidate will lead end-to-end implementation, strengthen controls and ensure accurate VAT and related taxes, with flexible working and weekly office visits to Reading.

Qualifications

• End-to-end finance or tax transformation delivery experience.
• Ability to translate vision into practical change using technology, automation and data.
• Knowledge of UK VAT returns, reconciliations and annual adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Set the transformation roadmap and define the future-state indirect tax compliance model.
• Redesign processes before automation to simplify end-to-end compliance.
• Connect data and technology with Finance and Transformation teams to reduce manual intervention.
• Redesign partial exemption processes with advisers and stakeholders.
• Establish clear ownership and effective controls across teams.
• Lead change and delivery with cross-functional coordination and training.
• Track benefits and ensure VAT, Climate Change Levy and Insurance Premium Tax obligations are met.

Skills

Transformation leadership

Indirect tax experience

UK VAT

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ONESOURCE

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Centrica plc in Reading is driving a 12-month transformation to redesign and standardise indirect tax compliance, leveraging automation and data when possible. The role spans defining the future-state model and delivering adoption across Finance, Transformation and offshore teams.

The candidate will lead end-to-end implementation, strengthen controls and ensure accurate VAT and related taxes, with flexible working and weekly office visits to Reading.