Senior Manager, Global and Compliance Technology, London

Job Description

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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

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The opportunity

EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high-profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi-country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.

We are seeking an experienced Manager/Senior Manager to support our team in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in tax compliance and reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong willingness to learn, natural curiosity, experience with tax technical concepts and processes, plus a consulting mindset that fosters transformational change.

Your key responsibilities

• Exhibit excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex ideas and solutions to diverse audiences, including senior management and clients.
• Employ strong problem-solving skills to navigate challenges and develop strategic, innovative solutions that drive value for clients and enhance operational efficiency.
• Drive operational effectiveness by assessing existing processes and controls, identifying automation opportunities, and developing AI agents/workflows and custom applications for tax reporting processes.
• Co-ordinate and oversee tax subject matter resources and technology fulfilment teams in the design, development and implementation of enhancement projects.
• Collaborate with senior client stakeholders, including Global Heads of Tax and business unit IT leads, to understand and translate business requirements into actionable IT specifications.
• Design and implement effective operating models to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of tax provision and compliance processes across both the client and EY, while playing a critical role in guiding clients through the complexities of modern tax and finance transformation, ensuring they remain compliant with changing regulatory obligations in a dynamic environment.

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• A degree in a relevant field (e.g. Accounting, Finance, IT, STEM disciplines).
• Understanding of Indirect Tax (e.g. VAT), Direct Tax (e.g. corporate income tax), and basic transfer pricing principles.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing operating models and data strategies that drive operational improvements and enhance client service delivery.
• Familiarity with data management concepts, including analytics, automation technologies, and ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle).
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proven ability to think strategically and innovatively, with a track record of developing and implementing effective solutions.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in consulting and project management in financial services; implementing tax reporting systems is advantageous.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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