Tax Global Process Expert - Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Global Process Expert to lead and support tax initiatives within a dynamic global team. This role offers the chance to drive strategic agendas, manage exciting projects like E-Invoicing and tax automation, and collaborate with stakeholders worldwide. With a focus on continuous improvement and process excellence, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of tax operations. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, alongside a supportive culture that values your contributions and offers ample opportunities for career development. Join a forward-thinking organization that champions diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Annual Leave of 25 Days

Company Funded Private Medical Cover

ShareMatch Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Diversity and Inclusion Networks

Volunteer Days

Career Development Opportunities

Social Events

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Proven project management ability with a focus on tax processes.
• Knowledge of tax automation solutions and global business environments.

Responsibilities

• Support Tax GPO on various tax projects including E-Invoicing and automation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of tax processes.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement Mind-set

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Tax Qualification (CTA, ATT, ACCA, CIMA)

Knowledge of Best Practices in Project Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP

Oracle

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Tax Global Process Expert - Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months, London

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Client:

Informa PLC

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Global Process Owners within the Business Process Excellence team are responsible for leading process design and change delivery in the Global Business Services Organisation.

The Tax Global Process Expert role will support the Tax Global Process Owner and will work closely with the SSC Tax, Workstream Lead, M&A and TS&S teams.

In Tax, there are several material initiatives both internally and externally driven, such as the global E-Invoicing programme, tax automation solutions and tax legislative changes. These projects require process leadership to manage the requirements gathering, solution design and implementation. Other initiatives include the implementation of new billing platforms, tax engine configuration and support of process changes to capture legislative requirements for both direct and indirect taxes.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to drive the strategic agenda in Informa Global Business Support which will contribute to the long-term underlying growth of Informa Group. You will have an opportunity to work with multiple stakeholders globally.

The candidate will be required to be in either London or Colchester office 3 days a week.

Key responsibilities

• To support the Tax GPO and other GBS teams on various tax projects including E-Invoicing, tax automation and legislative changes.
• Take an active role in other key projects, initiatives, acquisitions or disposals that impact tax processes and team.
• To be accountable for assuring successful implementation of standard global tax processes across the projects, evaluating end-to-end performance and affecting necessary design or execution adjustments.
• Support the Tax GPO with maintenance and prioritisation of Tax Roadmap items.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, from our GBS Director to regional contacts in our global Shared Service Centre.
• Help identify and communicate corrective actions when metrics indicate non-compliance, with the relevant other parties.
• To own any Tax Standard Control Procedures (SCPs) and training material and ensure that they are kept up to date as changes are implemented.

Skills & Abilities

• Proven project management ability.
• Excellent, proactive communication and presentation skills.
• A continuous improvement mind-set and understands the impact of change both locally and in the global environment.
• Self-motivated, driven and open to new challenges.
• Ability to remain calm and focussed whilst under pressure and juggling multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Tax and/or Accounting qualification is desired but not essential ( CTA, ATT, ACCA, CIMA etc).
• Knowledge of best practice in programme, project and change management.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the mechanics in Tax and how these fit into the wider global environment.
• Knowledge of working in global business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows.
• Knowledge of tax automation solutions or tax engines.
• Exposure to working across a large complex organisation with multiple ERP landscapes (mainly SAP and Oracle).
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at

Our benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely.
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks.
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too.
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves.
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover.
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares.
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more.
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes.
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world.

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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