Description The Senior Tax Manager will be responsible for supporting other senior members of the finance team within our central London office and oversee all group activities for SkyShowtime, liaising with key advisers as well as the tax teams within each of the two key shareholders.
The individual has responsibility for all taxes for the group which operates across 22 territories internationally.
We welcome both full-time and part-time (4 days per week) applications.
Key Responsibilities Responsible for all taxes across the SkyShowtime footprint, working closely with advisors to manage the group's international tax compliance obligations for corporate tax, VAT and employment taxes.
Support the tax provisioning process for the group working alongside finance teams and key advisors and ensure all tax risks are appropriately recognised.
Manage and ensuring all tax payments obligations are met in all jurisdictions, working closely with advisors.
Engage, as appropriate, and partner with business finance, and legal colleagues to support commercial activities and proactively identify, appraise and manage tax risks, this will also include liaison with tax teams within both of the joint venture's shareholders at Sky and Paramount.
Leading on various tax advisory projects providing practical advice to commercial teams on the tax impact of specific business transactions.
Assist with the initiation, development, review and implementation of the group Tax Strategy and tax control framework.
Support cross border transactions (M&A, new market entry & new entity setup) and an international subject matter expert.
In collaboration with other internal groups, support the review and implementation of transfer pricing documentation and policy.
Senior decision support on commercial projects relating to UK and overseas operations.
Establish a strong profile within the Group and be a key contact point and "go to" person for all things tax within your allocated businesses whilst working collaboratively with functional specialist colleagues (e.g., VAT, transfer pricing, employment tax, etc.)
to provide a seamless service to the business.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Demonstrate a strong commercial UK & International corporate tax knowledge.
Developed awareness and practical working knowledge of tax accounting, international compliance and transfer pricing.
Good working understanding of, and ability to identify, VAT and employment tax issues.
Good project management skills, with experience with helping to manage stakeholders and coordinate international tax projects.
An ability to operate autonomously at a senior level and to be comfortable building relationships and partnering with senior finance and business personnel.
Quick learner, self-motivated and pro-active.
Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to formulate practical, commercial recommendations.
Ability to summarise and communicate complex technical issues to a non-tax audience.
Able to manage workload to tight deadlines and prioritise multiple tasks and work streams.
Essential Post-qualification corporate tax experience, including significant exposure to international corporate tax matters.
Experience of large European or multinational groups.
Awareness of withholding, VAT, employment and other tax issues.
Professional qualification in accounting (ACA or equivalent).
Good collaborator with an ability to understand complex commercial and business issues and support the formulation of practical solutions.
Strong communication skills, especially in communicating tax concepts to a non-tax audience and/or teams in overseas territories.
Desired Commercial experience in ideally the Digital Advertising, Technology or Entertainment & Media sectors.
Big 4 background and experience within a large in-house multinational tax function.
SkyShowtime is Europe's newest streaming service.
A joint venture of Comcast and Paramount Global, SkyShowtime brings together the best of Hollywood and local entertainment in one place.
From movies, and original series from the iconic brands of Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation, Paramount+, SHOWTIME, Sky Studios, and Peacock to SkyShowtime Original series, SkyShowtime is Europe's new home for premium entertainment.
Launched across all of its markets in 2023, SkyShowtime is available in: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
It is available through select television providers in some markets and across Amazon Fire TV (selected markets), Android devices, Android TV, Apple iOS, tvOS, Google Chromecast, LG connected TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, and through its website www.skyshowtime.com.
We continue to build a team of values-led people leaders who understand the power of creativity and shared responsibility, a team that is restless and relentless in seeking new ways to improve and win.
This is an incredible opportunity to build a business from the ground up in an open, diverse, and inclusive environment.