Director, Global Tax

Virgin Media Business Ireland

We’re looking for a Director, Global Tax to join us in Hammersmith.

The Director, Global Tax will be responsible for advising on relevant tax aspects in relation to groupwide legal structure and business developments concerning international tax. The successful candidate will provide support on an adhoc basis for all global tax functions including compliance, financial reporting, GET and indirect tax.

What will you be doing?

Managing LG top parent consolidated tax position, including the free movement of cash around the group

Supporting/maintaining relationships with tax authorities and being able to manage this relationship in the context of current requirements of transparency and shareholders interest

Managing the optimization of external tax fees

Proactively monitoring both the development of international tax rules & LG aggregated business across the broader footprint. Takes a strategic view and recommendation of necessary changes to the group structure and related documentation

Managing the optimal number of legal entities and the appropriate intercompany funding structures such as intercompany loan and equity investments

Leading execution of related projects

Overseeing the design, implementation and maintenance of tax governance processes & controls and advises on best practices. Tax governance includes Tax Strategy, Tax Policy and Operating Guidelines

Working with relevant departments like accounting, legal, LGFS shared services to ensure accounts, board meetings etc. are prepared and documented in accordance with Tax Strategy, Tax Policy, Operating Guidelines and other effective governance protocols which are part of our Operating Model

Leading relevant training efforts to ensure tax and non-tax stakeholders are properly equipped to understand & have working knowledge of relevant governance documents

AS 109 reporting: Support / sign off on relevant parts of the quarterly global tax provision process

Supporting accounting in assessing tax accounting issues such as contingencies for financial

Leading by example and demonstrating a “Customer” oriented approach

Driving engagement within Group Tax and wider company

We tend to look for people with:

Master or Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or finance or tax from an accredited college/university (or similar career qualification – such as CIMA, ACA or CTA)

Proven experience in tax within a large group environment or advisory firm

Corporate Tax knowledge within an international context

Capable of generating a high degree of respect and trust, building relationships rapidly

Proven experience of managing an effective, high performing team

Excellent analytical and financial skills

Extensive experience of managing and documenting processes, identifying risks and actioning controls

Strong communication and learships ability, operating with tact and integrity

Demonstrated ability to define and implement comprehensive cross-organizational industry best practice

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary + bonus

25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more

Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Access to our car benefit scheme

Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us

The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:

We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.

Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.

With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.

We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.

Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.

Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.

And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We’re 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So we’re keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances.

About Us

Our Story

We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.

Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.

With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.

We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.

Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.

Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.

And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.

OUR FUTURE OUTLOOK IS EXCITING, TOGETHER

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