Senior Advisor, Global Indirect Tax

Lululemon Athletica; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Mental health support

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Parenthood top-up

Development courses

Hybrid work model

Job summary

lululemon Athletica is seeking a Senior Advisor for Global Indirect Tax (VAT/GST) to support international initiatives and new market entries. You will provide subject-matter expertise, assess tax implications, and collaborate with global teams to ensure compliant tax strategies.

The role requires five+ years in indirect tax, strong communication, and an ability to adapt to evolving regulations. Hybrid work arrangement in the UK is offered with on-site collaboration four days a week.

Qualifications

• Professional certification in Finance or related field, indirect tax focus preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of VAT, GST and other indirect taxes in the EMEA region.
• Able to analyze tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide global indirect tax expertise for international strategic initiatives and new market entry.
• Monitor regulatory developments and changes in the indirect tax landscape.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tax strategy analysis

VAT/GST knowledge

Education

Professional certification in Finance or related field

Job description

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

About This Team

The Indirect Tax team is responsible for managing indirect tax collected and paid throughout lululemon’s global operations, including VAT, GST and other transaction taxes. We mitigate risks and ensure compliance with the local regulations. We also provide strategic planning and operational guidance to the business to support various growth Initiatives. We understand our technology ecosystem to enable a deep understanding of how financial Information and processes are captured as it relates to indirect taxes

Core Responsibilities

The Senior Advisor will provide global indirect tax (VAT, GST and related) expertise related to all international strategic initiatives and business projects, including new market entry. They will monitor the global regulatory environment for developments and changes in the indirect tax landscape.

Qualifications

• Professional certification in Finance or a related field, with preference toward specialization in Indirect Tax.
• In-depth knowledge of indirect tax regulations, including VAT, GST, and other related taxes in the EMEA region.
• Able toanalysetax strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and apply tax regulations effectively.

Must Haves

• Minimum five years of experience in indirect tax management, preferably in a multinational organizationand/or public accounting firm.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to adapt to changing tax regulations and business environments.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in all tax-related matters
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with tax authorities and external advisors.
• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

Additional Notes

Authorization to work in UK is required for this role.

Compensation and Benefits Package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and equity offerings , subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Workplace Arrangement

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us [e-mail] . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request. The use of AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, DeepSeek, or any other AI-assisted software, is strictly prohibited during the interview process. This includes, AI-generated responses, content creation, or any form of automated assistance in live interviews, case studies, technical assessments, or written submissions. At lululemon, we are committed to privacy, integrity, transparency, and ethical hiring practices. Our commitment to responsible AI ensures that proprietary information is protected and that all hiring decisions are based on an individual’s own skills, judgment, and expertise without AI assistance. Any use of AI during the interview process will result in immediate disqualification. lululemon reserves the right to use AI detection tools to verify the authenticity of candidate responses.