VAT SENIOR MANAGER, Global Consumer Business, London or Manchester :

Overview

In this role you will lead VAT strategy, risk governance, and policy for multi-jurisdictional operations across Europe within a global business. You will shape scalable compliance frameworks and influence senior decision-making, setting the direction for complex cross-border VAT matters. This position combines deep VAT technical expertise with strategic leadership to navigate regulatory and financial implications with independence. Ideal for experienced professionals withBig 4 training, you will bring clarity to complexity and drive impactful outcomes in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead VAT strategy across Europe and oversee policy development
• Govern risk and compliance frameworks for multi-jurisdictional VAT matters
• Influence senior stakeholders and support cross-functional decision-making
• Set priorities for multidisciplinary teams and allocate resources effectively
• Guide cross-border VAT initiatives to align with business strategy

Key requirements

• Deep VAT technical expertise in European jurisdictions
• Strategic leadership with experience guiding governance and policy
• Ability to operate independently with strong judgement
• Background potentially from Big 4 or equivalent advisory firms
• Experience managing cross-border, multi-jurisdictional VAT issues

• Strategic vision
• High judgement
• Clear communication with senior stakeholders
• VAT strategy development
• Risk governance and controls
• Policy development for multi-jurisdictional VAT

…