VAT SENIOR MANAGER, Global Consumer Business

BLT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BLT in Manchester is seeking a European VAT Senior Manager to lead VAT strategy, risk governance, and policy across multi-jurisdictional operations across Europe. This role combines deep technical VAT expertise with strategic leadership for scalable compliance and cross-border matters.

This advisory position is likely best suited to those trained in a Big 4 or equivalent firm, capable of independent action and delivering clear direction on complex VAT issues.

Qualifications

• Strategic vision and high judgement for multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to set priorities for cross-border VAT matters with significant impact.
• Experience in an advisory capacity, preferably trained in Big 4 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead VAT strategy, risk governance, and policy across multi-jurisdictional operations in Europe.
• Drive scalable compliance frameworks and influence senior decision-making.
• Provide direction for complex cross-border VAT matters and resource allocation.

Job description

• Opportunity to join this global business as they expand their business to business VAT advisory team.
• They’re looking for a European VAT Senior Manager to lead VAT strategy, risk governance, and policy across multi-jurisdictional operations throughout Europe. This role combines deep technical VAT expertise with strategic leadership, driving scalable compliance frameworks, influencing senior decision-making, and setting the direction for complex, cross-border VAT matters.
• In order to be successful, the candidate must demonstrate strategic vision and high judgement, setting priorities for multi-disciplinary teams, making decisions with significant business, regulatory, or financial implications, and determining where to allocate resources for maximum impact. The candidate must operate with independence and bring clarity to complexity.
• This is an advisory position and therefore it’s likely that it will be most appropriate for those who have trained in a Big 4 or equivalent firm.