Group Tax Analyst

About the role

The Group Tax Analyst will support the Group’s tax reporting, compliance and risk management across multiple jurisdictions. Working closely with Group Finance, local markets, auditors and external advisers, the role ensures accurate preparation, review and consolidation of current and deferred tax positions and related disclosures.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate interim and year‑end Group tax reporting, partnering with finance teams, auditors and external advisers.
• Support Effective Tax Rate (ETR) forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis.
• Prepare and review statutory tax disclosures and notes to the financial statements.
• Design and operate tax accounting controls, maintain documentation for audits, and contribute to the Tax Control Framework.
• Track regional tax audits, disputes and exposures, and assist with tax risk assessments and provisions.
• Act as regional liaison between local markets and Group Tax, ensuring consistent application of tax policies.
• Drive process improvements, standardisation and automation of tax reporting, collaborating with Finance and IT on ERP and tax technology tools such as SAP.
• Prepare tax reporting packs, dashboards and management presentations.
• Support the Head of Tax on ad‑hoc projects and queries.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of corporate tax reporting and deferred tax accounting (IAS 12).
• Experience coordinating tax reporting cycles across multiple jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with tax audit processes, risk assessment and provision calculations.
• Ability to work with finance and IT teams to implement tax controls and automation.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SAP and other ERP tax reporting tools.
• Understanding of IAS 12 and tax accounting standards.
• Experience with tax technology platforms and data‑quality improvement.
• Ability to prepare tax disclosures, audit workpapers and control documentation.