Group Tax Manager

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of UK Tax, Reporting & Transformation, this role will involve the production of the Group’s tax balances are delivered on a timely and accurate basis, and that compliance obligations are fulfilled to a high standard.

The role has a particular focus on Entity Tax Reporting and UK-specific Corporate Tax compliance, being primarily responsible for delivery of the UK Corporate Tax and Corporate Interest Restriction Returns, RDEC & Capital Allowance claims, quarterly instalments, along with managing the HMRC relationship and disputes. This role requires overseeing and working closely with our outsource partner in these areas.

Key responsibilities

• Responsibility for coordination & production of monthly management account results

• Responsibility for production of Haleon External Tax Results, including entity and consolidation Tax Reporting

• Oversight and operation of associated SoX controls

• Ownership of technical elements of all Tax Reporting processes, adopting a continuous improvement mindset

• Oversight of Tax Service Team delivery of recurring Reporting processes

• Coordination of the Group’s cash tax forecasting

• All elements of the UK Corporate Tax compliance lifecycle, including specific subject matters such as CIR, CFC reviews, QIP calculations, WHT returns

• Oversight of Compliance Outsource Providers in respect of tax balances in the statutory accounts and Corporate Tax compliance obligations

• Relationship management with HMRC, including coordination of the annual Business Risk Review

• Providing ad hoc tax accounting analysis on intra-group funding, dividends and company reorganisations, as examples

Qualifications and skills

Essential

·Strong accounting and tax background (ACA or equivalent) – ideally 2 years PQE

·Broad understanding of UK corporate tax compliance principles along with international tax awareness

·Ability to understand and utilise SAP accounting platforms.

·Ability to work with large datasets and a proven analytic approach

Preferred

·Experience with Alteryx is desirable

·Strong communication skills (oral and written) to be able to deal with senior stakeholders and finance contacts around the world

·Ability to challenge current thinking and implement process improvement

·Possess a high attention to detail, be resourceful, flexible and articulate.

·Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

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Note to candidates

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