International Tax Manager

Entains tax team is responsible for managing over 1.5bn in annual tax payments across more than 20 countries. Were not just a FTSE 100 business: in the UK alone were a Top 20 taxpayer and taxes account for a significant proportion of the groups cost base. Tax is a prominent function within the business and puts itself at the heart of everything we do.

As an International Tax Manager at Entain youll be at the forefront of helping us to manage both existing tax obligations as well as emerging obligations in the fast-developing and leading-edge world of the taxation of digital services all over the world.

Youll be working closely with people from across the business and around the world from accountants to lawyers to marketing specialists and technology experts in the UK Gibraltar Malta India and elsewhere. Understanding the business is critical to helping shape current and future plans for market growth and expansion.

Youll need to stay abreast of international developments including the evolving areas of taxation of digital businesses as the OECDs BEPS project continues to be implemented and youll need to stay close to the business to ensure the tax strategy and commercial strategy continually align.

Work collaboratively within the International Tax team and with key decision makers to design develop promote and deliver a robust international tax strategy across the group.

Lead the business partner relationship with our International businesses to ensure all tax obligations are met on a timely basis in these jurisdictions to ensure compliance with local tax laws and group tax strategy to co-ordinate responses to all tax queries to monitor transfer pricing policies and to identify current and potential opportunities and risks for that business.

Manage the compliance cycle for the International businesses to ensure that all direct tax filings and payments are made within the statutory deadlines.

Assist the tax reporting team with tax reporting and forecasting for the international businesses.

Lead and manage tax audits and litigation within the International businesses to appropriately support and defend the groups tax position and to recommend a strategy for closure of outstanding issues.

Proactively create appropriate strategies and projects to manage and optimise the groups tax position which are compliant with the Group Tax Strategy and with the KPIs of the tax team. Manage the approval and implementation of such strategies including co-ordinating and clear communication with key decision makers and stakeholders relevant functions within the business and external advisers.

Maintain a current knowledge of international tax developments and proactively disseminate the impact of proposed changes to relevant stakeholders.  Model the tax impact of proposed legislative changes to enable a proposition to implement mitigating solutions compliant with the Group Tax Strategy.

Where necessary partner with the relevant corporate teams and legal teams on mergers & acquisitions joint ventures (including tax due diligence acquisition/divestment strategies and post-acquisition tax opportunities) and corporate restructuring together with working with the transfer pricing team to assist with identifying opportunities and mitigating risks

Act as the first point of contact for the Tax team for the implementation of new business initiatives business restructuring and entry into new countries including complex jurisdictions such as developing economies. Produce financial models to understand potential tax impact and to provide recommendations on the optimal structure in line with the groups existing priorities.

Work closely with external tax advisors and lawyers across multiple jurisdictions and maintain these relationships so that advice can be sought when required and as quickly and efficiently as possible. Manage the relationship with external advisors on transactions and projects to ensure that the groups goals are delivered in a timely manner.

Liaise with relevant trade bodies competitors and professional bodies to keep abreast of industry issues and opportunities technical and case law developments. Provide training within the organisation on legislative changes and their impact on the group.

Qualifications :

Essential:

• Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and/or ACA/CA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong international tax technical knowledge with excellent communication skills
• Ability to excel in fast-paced commercial environment and therefore to prioritise and multitask.
• Pro-active assertive and enthusiastic team player
• Good eye for detail
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of internal tax and non-tax stakeholders (such as finance legal and commercial colleagues) and external stakeholders (such as tax authorities)

Desired:

• Experience of or an interest in the gambling sector
• Experience of or interest in transfer pricing and treasury matters
• Experience of M&A post-merger/acquisition integrations and corporate structuring would be useful
• Some travel will be required

Additional Information :

At Entain we know that signing top players requires a great starting package and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

Depending on your role and location you can expect to receive benefits like

• A regular bonus
• Healthcare support
• A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme
• Great development opportunities
• Wellbeing support and so much more

And outside of this youll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

At Entain we do whats right. Its one of our core values and thats why were taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive future - for our people and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued respected and their individuality celebrated. 

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time