Senior Manager, Direct Tax Europe

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

OverviewYou’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities May Include:

Ensure accurate and timely preparation, filing, and payment of all tax returns, maintaining compliance with local and international tax regulations.

Lead tax audits, develop defense strategies, and mitigate risks to achieve favorable outcomes with tax authorities.

Manage and develop the regional tax team, providing coaching, mentorship, and development opportunities to drive high performance.

Drive automation and process improvement initiatives, implementing tax technologies (e.g., Vertex, SAP) to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes.

Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Finance, Procurement, Operations) to provide tax-related guidance and ensure effective decision-making on tax matters.

Stay updated on regional tax regulations and legislative changes, ensuring the business remains compliant and proactively adapts to new requirements.

Lead the review and analysis of tax data and reports, ensuring accurate tax accounting and compliance with internal and external standards.

Partner with cross-functional teams to support business objectives, including identifying and managing tax risks and opportunities.

RoleSenior Manager, Direct Tax

Full time, permanent

Hybrid (at least once a week in office) in Weybridge

Excellent salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits

As a key player on the European Tax Team, you will oversee direct tax strategies and transfer pricing, ensuring compliance whilst providing tax advisory services. You will also be responsible for a team of specialists and fostering their development.

As a Senior Manager, Direct Tax at CHEP, you will manage Europe’s tax obligations and payments, balancing in-house expertise with outsourced resources and maintaining relationships with local tax advisors. You will monitor compliance filing statuses and indirect tax legislation while guiding business and finance teams.

Your mission involves filing disclosure forms for intercompany transactions and evaluating and rolling out new strategies.

In the world of business advisory, you’ll team up with finance professionals and outside consultants. You’ll tackle audits head-on and implement process improvements. If tax compliance excites you and you have an eagle eye for detail, we’d love to hear what you bring to the table.

Qualifications

7+ years demonstrated experience in European direct tax advisory and compliance in a tax consulting role or within a multinational tax department.

Strong technical experience.

Demonstrable people management and development experience of at least 5 years.

Fully qualified accountant or recognised Tax qualification.

Benefits

Certified Top 17 Global Employers

Annual bonus (typically 20%) based on company and individual performance

Car allowance

Generous Share Scheme

Private healthcare (family cover)

Company laptop and phone

Flexible / hybrid working

25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays and the option to buy and sell 5 additional days leave each year

Up to 10% company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Numerous retail discounts

Interested?Are you prepared to embark on this exciting adventure? We are eager to hear from you. Please send us your tailored CV for this opportunity, and we will reach out to discuss further.

As an inclusive employer, Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.

Remote Type: Hybrid

Skills to succeed in the role: Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Finance Systems, Financial Reporting And Compliance, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements Preparation, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Inspiring Others, Learn From Mistakes, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Talent Development, Taxation Accounting, Tax Compliance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer , and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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