Senior Tax Manager VSOL

Vodafone Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a Senior Tax Manager in London to oversee tax-related operations for its commercial shared services. This role combines strategic tax planning with compliance oversight, demanding a deep understanding of both UK corporation tax and global operations. The successful candidate will engage across various departments and enhance Vodafone's financial methodologies while enjoying a flexible work-life balance and comprehensive perks.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Charity days: 5 days/year

Hybrid working options

Private pension with matching contributions

Family and friends discount

Private medical and dental cover

Access to Vodafone University and LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of UK corporation tax regulations.
• Experience in Big 4 or in-house tax team of a multinational company.
• High level of commercial acumen and problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax-related matters for Vodafone’s commercial shared services organisation.
• Develop and implement transfer pricing strategies.
• Ensure compliance and reporting to headquarters.

Skills

Business Partnering

Tax Risk Management

Tax Planning and Compliance

Tax Reporting and Forecasting

Tax Advisory

Influence and Collaboration

Education

Degree in Taxation or equivalent

Qualified Accountant - ACA/CIMA/ACCA/MBA

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

The Senior Tax Manager is an essential member of the corporate finance team, responsible for managing tax-related matters for Vodafone’s commercial shared services organisation. The role focuses on developing and implementing transfer pricing strategies, managing tax audits and controversies, business
partnering, ensuring compliance, and reporting to headquarters.
This role demands a deep understanding of Vodafone’s shared services and the dynamics of operating from various service locations and providing services to multiple group companies across the globe.
This role requires strong relationships across the organisation, operating in a matrix structure, to drive optimal collaboration and alignment.

Who you are

-Business Partnering: Working closely with commercial, finance, HR, legal, and other departments to provide tax advice
-Tax Risk Management: Identifying and managing tax risks associated with business operations and transactions and implementing strategies to mitigate those risks
-Tax Planning and Compliance: Ensuring complies and all tax obligations, including submission of corporate tax returns, indirect tax returns and transfer pricing documentation for all the entities with accuracy and within the statutory deadline
-Tax Reporting and Forecasting: Preparing and analysing tax provisions, tax forecasting and disclosures for statutory reporting and reporting to headquarters
-Expertise in either transfer pricing or UK corporation tax regulations
-Experience in Big 4 or in-house tax team of a multinational company
-High level of commercial acumen and ability to identify and solve varied business problems
-Ability to manage first time situations
-Excellent communication and presentation skills
-Ability to influence with collaboration
-Degree in Taxation / Qualified Accountant-ACA/CIMA/ACCA/MBA Or equivalent
-Strong understanding of International Taxation, Corporate Tax, VAT/Sales Taxes and Transfer Pricing

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

- Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
- Charity days: 5 days/year
- Hybrid working
- Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
- Vodafone family and friends discount
- Private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
- Global parental leave policy for all new parents which includes 39 paid weeks of maternity leave and 16 weeks fully paid leave and upon returning to work, new parents can work part-time hours for 6 months whilst being paid their full-time salary
- Access to Vodafone University and LinkedIn Learning

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.