Indirect Tax and Customs Manager

Job Title: Indirect Tax and Customs Manager
Location: Solihull (Hybrid)
Job Length: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5
Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available 
Private Medical options
Life Assurance 
Company bonus scheme
Access to 24/7 GP services
Enhanced pension contribution
Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic's brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.
 
With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 16 logistics depot's servicing customers up and down the UK.  As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

Join our dynamic team as an Indirect Tax and Customs Manager, where you'll lead the delivery of all indirect tax and customs compliance across Britvic's operations in the UK, Ireland, and The Netherlands. This exciting opportunity allows you to drive process improvements, provide expert tax advice, and support business growth while managing a team of tax professionals. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring tax compliance while identifying opportunities for efficiency and optimization.

• • Manage and review all indirect tax returns (VAT, SDIL, Plastic Packaging Tax) across GB, Ireland, and the Netherlands, ensuring accuracy and compliance before submission
  • Lead process and control improvements across indirect tax operations to enhance efficiency and minimize compliance risks
  • Provide expert guidance, training, and advisory support on all indirect tax matters to finance teams and business stakeholders
  • Forecast tax liabilities and support cash flow management related to indirect taxes across all territories
  • Manage the Customs Analyst in the review of customs data, MSS data and commodity codes
  • Lead and champion process and control improvements across Indirect tax and Customs processes across GB and Ireland
  • Lead a team of three indirect tax analysts, managing their performance and professional development
  • Provide guidance, training and advice on all Indirect Tax and Customs matters and projects across all Finance Teams. Be the Customs advisor in ad hoc project
  • Support the Head of Indirect Tax on key projects and specialized advisory work
  Experience and Key Attributes
  
• Strong understanding of relevant indirect taxes including VAT, SDIL, and Plastic Packaging Tax and customs
• ATT, CTA, or equivalent qualification.
• Customs qualification is an advantage.
• Proven experience (5 years+) in working in indirect tax and customs
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and data
• Excellent project management capabilities to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office (SAP experience is highly desirable)
• BPC, SAP-BW, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-finance colleagues
• Experience in process improvement and implementing effective tax controls
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify issues proactively and develop practical solutions
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Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Application Process:
We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history's, innovation of products and some of the UK's most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.