Senior Digital Tax Strategy Lead

Grant Thornton; Ledston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Supportive culture

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK LLP is seeking an Associate Director, Digital Tax to shape and deliver the tax digital strategy, turning priorities into products, platforms and data capabilities with Engineering, Product and the Data Office.

New ground won’t break itself — you’ll lead strategic initiatives, manage business cases and benefits trackers, and engage senior leaders to drive adoption of data-driven solutions, AI and automation.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping or delivering digital or technology strategy in professional services, tax or a similarly complex environment.
• Proven track record of delivering technology-enabled change with engineering and product teams.
• Understanding of data platforms, data governance and how data underpins products and decisions.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack and Anthropic tools applied to automation and AI.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver through others without direct line management.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of the digital strategy for Tax, turning priorities into a clear roadmap with business cases and measurable outcomes.
• Work with Engineering, Product and the Data Office to translate strategy into delivered products, platforms and data capabilities.
• Act as the link between tax service lines and technical teams, shaping requirements and prioritising work by value, risk and feasibility.
• Oversee the delivery of strategic initiatives across multiple workstreams, ensuring they land on time, within budget and against KPIs.
• Prepare and maintain business cases, benefits tracking and governance reporting for senior leaders and investment decisions.
• Work with the Data Office on data strategy, quality, ownership and platform choices.
• Engage partners and service line leaders to understand their challenges and drive adoption.
• Track emerging technology, including AI and automation, and recommend where it should be applied.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the wider digital community.

Skills

Digital strategy

Technology-enabled change

Data platforms & governance

AI & automation awareness

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Microsoft technology stack

Anthropic tools

Job description

Grant Thornton UK LLP is seeking an Associate Director, Digital Tax to shape and deliver the tax digital strategy, turning priorities into products, platforms and data capabilities with Engineering, Product and the Data Office.

New ground won’t break itself — you’ll lead strategic initiatives, manage business cases and benefits trackers, and engage senior leaders to drive adoption of data-driven solutions, AI and automation.