Senior Tax Analyst

About the role

Diageo's Finance function shapes the decisions behind the numbers, working with data, insight and digital tools to influence strategy at global scale. As a Senior Tax Analyst, you prepare and review Direct Tax returns and other financial and statutory reports, and support the calculation, analysis and reporting of Deferred Tax positions, ensuring compliance with local tax legislation, regulatory requirements and Diageo standards.

Key responsibilities

• Own the preparation, review and reporting of Deferred Tax calculations for the markets under responsibility, and analyze current and deferred tax balances, temporary differences, tax risks and opportunities.
• Review and validate tax-related disclosures in Financial Statements and support internal and external audit requirements.
• Partner with Finance, Controllership and Group Tax teams so tax accounting positions are reflected in statutory and management reporting.
• Prepare and review Direct Tax Returns, manage the direct tax risk agenda, and maintain the framework for tax compliance and reporting, keeping up to date with tax law changes.
• Support the tax coordinator and Tax Lead in developing tax strategies, policies and standards, and support tax audits and enquiries.
• Take part in month-end close activities, keep process documentation and the tax calendar accurate, and support the tax coordinator and Tax Lead in adopting tax policies.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as cross-functional teams, markets, Group Tax, tax advisors, tax authorities and auditors.

Required profile

• Accounting degree, preferably with a tax specialization.
• At least 3 years of tax experience.
• Experience in a global multinational or a tax advisory firm (Big 4).
• Intermediate English (2B or C1).
• Teamwork and communication skills across diverse cultures.

Required skills

• Tax accounting and Deferred Tax (IAS 12)
• Financial statement analysis
• Tax compliance, monthly close, balance sheet review and tax advisory
• SAP knowledge is a plus