Group Tax Manager

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

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About Finance at THG

THG's Finance department is a rapidly growing and evolving team, covering all areas of central functions such as Accounts Receivable and Payable, Treasury, Tax and Group Finance, to specific Commercial teams for each of THG's divisions.

Withthe company'sglobal presenceincreasingat an unprecedented rate, the Finance team continues to drive change while remaining agile; keeping pace with the business while never compromising on financial control or sales performance.

THG Financeishelping todeliver rapid growthfor THG'sfast-moving, globalbrands. It's an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team.

About the Role

Step into a pivotal role at the heart of THG's global finance organisation, where tax sits at the centre of a fast-moving, multi-jurisdictional business. We're looking for a driven and ambitious Group Tax Manager to join our team and shape the next chapter of our tax capability. This is far more than a technical compliance role - it's an opportunity to influence decision-making across a diverse, international portfolio and support leaders right across the Group.

You'll take ownership of Indirect and Direct Tax, while gaining hands on exposure to transfer pricing, employment taxes, and customs duty. With regular interaction with senior stakeholders and external advisors, this role offers unparalleled visibility and the chance to navigate complex cross border tax matters as we continue to scale globally.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented tax professional - particularly someone stepping from Practice into Industry -to broaden their skillset and build a long term career in a dynamic, high growth environment. You'll be empowered to shape how tax supports the business, with clear pathways to progress into broader advisory, commercial finance, or global tax leadership roles.

As Group Tax Manager, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our tax governance and ensuring we remain compliant, agile, and strategically aligned as we grow.

As a Group Tax Manager you will:

• Conduct initial reviews of VAT compliance filings in all operating territories;
• Assist with Corporate Tax initial reviews;
• Assist with employment taxes, transfer pricing, customs duty, inward processing, bill of discharge;
• Provide ongoing support for business operations and strategic projects globally;
• Advise the business on key changes in Indirect Tax legislation;
• Carry out technical analysis in respect of key areas, e.g. the impact of the UK / EU e-commerce provisions;
• Review and update the VAT liability of the Group's wide ranging product file;
• Support the team on interactions with tax authorities globally;
• Drive improvements in compliance and reporting processes and controls, including through technology solutions; and
• Play an active role in the tax leadership group to raise the profile of tax within the business and deliver training across the organisation.

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• Strong technical knowledge of UK and international tax, covering both compliance and advisory for Indirect and Direct tax.
• Self motivated and ambitious with the ability to lead, inspire and develop others in a fast paced setting
• Demonstrates strong strategic thinking and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Exposure to e commerce or retail environments preferred, though not required
• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don't want to work on your birthday? We don't either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Access face to face and virtual appointments with our in house GP.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State of the art on site gym.
• Access to our on site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On site staff shop.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.

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