Tax Manager - European Markets

Are you a strategic tax professional with multi-jurisdictional expertise? We are partnering with a retail business to find a dynamic Tax Manager to lead their tax compliance across five key European markets, including the UK, Western Europe, and the Nordics. In this newly created role driven by the company's expanding regional footprint and the increasing complexity of international tax obligations-you will take ownership of all tax domains across the region, including VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing, and the Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) regime. Reporting to Senior Finance Leadership, you will lead a team of in-country specialists, partnering with the Global Tax team at HQ, Legal, Commercial divisions, and external advisors to ensure seamless, accurate, and proactive tax compliance across Europe. What You'll Do Multi-Jurisdiction Tax Compliance & Leadership Own the Regional Calendar: Manage the tax compliance calendar across multiple European jurisdictions, ensuring all filing and payment deadlines are consistently met. Lead & Develop: Manage, mentor, and provide technical guidance to a dedicated regional team of tax specialists. VAT Management: Review and approve VAT returns across the region. Advise on VAT rates for new product lines, conduct regular commercial reviews, and train procurement/merchandising teams to minimize VAT liabilities. Corporate & Statutory Tax: Prepare and review corporate tax computati...