Tax, Technology and Transformation – Transformation Manager

Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Date: Feb 1, 2025 Requisition ID: 1566322 Tax, Technology and Transformation – Transformation Manager Location - London or Belfast Tax departments today face more challenges than ever before. They need to deliver their basic compliance and reporting commitments with reducing resources, aging systems, and increased internal pressures while facing scrutiny from digital tax authorities demanding more data more frequently. Change is needed urgently. The EY Tax Technology and Transformation Consulting team (“EY TTT Consulting”) specializes in helping clients navigate these challenges, combining advanced technology platforms and tools with deep expertise in technology, tax & finance, and consulting. Through our consulting practice, product development capabilities, and market-leading platforms, we are leading the way in the market and are on a growth trajectory to become the biggest partner in this space over the next few years. Due to the changing Tax landscape, we are growing rapidly and need to scale our team with ambitious colleagues who can bring fresh thinking, new approaches, and different perspectives to help build a practice that will solve future problems, specifically by supporting our Pillar 2 and CbCR offerings. By joining EY TTT Consulting, you will have the opportunity to build your experience in strategy and process consulting, data science and management, technology implementation, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to help our clients manage strategic and practical issues in their tax departments. The opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join EY’s specialist Transformation capability within the Tax Technology and Transformation Consulting team. With a focus on BEPS 2.0 Pillar 2, CbCR, and other tax regulatory changes, this role presents a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking Tax professional to shape the future of tax compliance and strategy within a dynamic and technologically driven environment. The successful candidate will work with significant multinational clients and engage with our global EY network, providing a great opportunity to expand your corporate network. Modern tax regulations such as BEPS 2.0 Pillar 2 are complex and dynamic. Our clients need support navigating these regulations and understanding their implications concerning technology solutions, data, controls, processes, and governance strategies. As a TTT Consulting professional at EY, you'll use your experience in direct tax compliance, group tax provisioning, and international tax principles to help clients identify and implement the right technology tools, making a significant impact on their operations and ensuring compliance in a rapidly evolving tax landscape. The primary role would be to engage with clients, managing and contributing to the implementation of innovative Pillar 2 technology solutions, analyzing and enhancing clients' tax data collection and management processes to meet new reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. In turn, we'll help you achieve your potential by providing business advisory experience and professional development. Our senior tax professionals will support you throughout your career, helping you to grow and become a leader in the tax profession. Your Key Responsibilities Manage projects related to the implementation of tax technology solutions, ensuring alignment with the BEPS 2.0 Pillar 2 requirements and other tax regulatory changes. Perform comprehensive data gap analyses to identify areas where the client’s current data collection is insufficient to meet new reporting requirements. Design and maintain tax data dictionaries that define data elements and their sources, uses, and interdependencies. Develop and implement data management strategies to ensure ongoing compliance with BEPS 2.0 Pillar 2 and other tax regulatory requirements. Monitor and analyze tax technology trends, regulatory developments, and best practices to continuously improve service delivery. Develop and maintain relationships with clients, providing high-quality consultancy and support on tax technology-related matters. Drive the automation of tax processes to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and ensure compliance with changing tax laws and standards. Mentor and coach junior staff, providing regular feedback and support to aid in their professional development. Skills and Attributes for success Candidates would ideally have a range of the below skills. However, not all are essential. Familiarity with international tax principles, OECD guidelines, and experience with cross-border tax issues. An understanding of the interpretation and implementation of tax regulations, including the impact of BEPS 2.0 Pillar 2 on clients’ business operations. Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar and their tax/finance-related modules. Experience working in cross-functional teams with internal and external stakeholders, including international tax, finance, group tax reporting, IT, and legal, to develop integrated tax technology solutions. Understanding of the processes clients typically follow for Direct Tax compliance, including tax provisioning. A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to anticipate future tax and technology challenges. Consulting background preferable but not required – used to interacting with clients and working on large-scale projects. Experience translating technical tax and technology information into user-friendly language for presentations, training material, and business proposals. Skilled in storytelling and narrative development to engage audiences and convey complex tax and technology concepts clearly and persuasively. Strong project management skills with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex projects. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and team members at all levels. Strong coaching skills to help develop junior team members. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities. To qualify for the role, you must have: 4+ years of experience working within Tax Technology, Tax compliance, or a related advisory role (either in-house or professional services). A thorough understanding of Direct Tax compliance processes (Group Tax Reporting, Tax Accounting preferable). Experience in understanding the implications of recent regulatory changes such as BEPS 2.0 Pillar 2 is preferable but not required. An Accounting or Tax Qualification is preferable but not required. What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development. With FlexEY, you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers, and promotions. Plus, we offer: Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you achieve a lifestyle balance. About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we are using the finance products, expertise, and systems we have developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. With a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, our ambition is to remain the market-leading brand for tax technology. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world.

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