Senior Tax Analyst

Illumina, Inc; Linton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading genomic technology company in the UK is seeking a Sr. Tax Analyst / CT Manager to play a key role in EMEA tax operations. You will be responsible for corporate tax compliance, tax accounting, and advisory, while collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate reporting and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have experience in multinational operations, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in tax regulations. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant health advancements globally.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Private medical insurance

Volunteer time off

Employee stock purchasing program

Qualifications

• Experience with multinational operations.
• Strong grasp of Corporation Tax laws and anti-tax avoidance legislation.
• Proficient in working with large datasets and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete Corporation Tax returns.
• Compile UK-specific calculations including RDEC and patent box.
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations.

Skills

Direct tax experience in a high-growth environment

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser

Tools

SAP or similar ERP systems

Job description

As Sr. Tax Analyst / CT Manager here at Illumina in Cambridge, you will play a pivotal role in our EMEA tax operations, reporting directly to the Associate Director - Tax. You'll collaborate closely with our General Ledger team, local tax advisers, and global tax colleagues to ensure accurate reporting, strategic tax planning, and compliance with evolving regulations. This is a high-impact role supporting Illumina's continued growth and innovation across the region. Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!

• Corporate Tax Compliance
• Prepare and complete Corporation Tax returns, both in-house and via outsourced providers
• Compile UK-specific calculations including RDEC, patent box, and share-based payments
• Manage CT prepayments to optimize cashflow and leverage discounts
• Tax Accounting & Advisory
• Collaborate with the General Ledger team on local GAAP tax accounting and US GAAP conversions
• Partner with local advisers to ensure correct tax treatment of global activities (e.g., FX, employee allowances, R&D)
• Strategic Tax Planning
• Evaluate feasibility of bringing outsourced CT compliance in-house
• Monitor PE risk and guide business expansion strategies
• Support global supply chain and structuring projects
• Transfer Pricing & Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations, including local files and CbC reporting
• Respond to tax audits, notices, and information requests
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work with internal systems and departments to ensure accurate documentation of tax positions
• Assist with VAT and employment tax compliance as needed

You bring direct tax experience in a high-growth environment, ideally with exposure to multinational operations. You are a qualified Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser (or working towards it), with a strong grasp of current Corporation Tax laws and anti-tax avoidance legislation such as ATAD and DAC6. Your analytical skills and accuracy are exceptional, particularly in working with large datasets and spreadsheets, and you're proficient in SAP or similar ERP systems. You thrive in cross-functional collaboration, have excellent communication skills, and are comfortable navigating complex tax scenarios across jurisdictions. Experience with transfer pricing, R&D tax credits, and global structuring projects will be highly valued.

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world-changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.