Tax Manager

Company: Finning Canada

Number of Openings: 1

Worker Type: Permanent

Position Overview: Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences and innovative solutions. We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Tax Manager to lead all taxation activities across our UK and Ireland operations.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a qualified tax professional who thrives on providing strategic guidance while ensuring robust compliance, governance, and reporting. As a key member of both the UK&I Finance Leadership Team and Finning International's Global Tax Group, you will influence business decisions, manage risk, and help shape the future tax strategy of a complex multinational organisation. Working closely with executive leaders, finance teams, government authorities, and external advisors, you will be a trusted business partner who can translate complex tax matters into practical commercial solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Tax Compliance & Reporting. Oversee all corporate tax compliance and VAT activities across the UK, Ireland, and European branches. Ensure accurate and timely submission of all tax returns, statutory filings, and regulatory requirements. Manage quarterly and annual tax provisioning and reporting in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP. Maintain a strong tax control environment and ensure compliance with governance requirements.
• Drive Strategic Tax Advisory. Partner with business leaders on key projects, including acquisitions, restructures, expansions, and commercial initiatives. Provide practical tax advice that supports business growth while managing risk. Collaborate with Finning International's Global Tax team on strategic tax projects and initiatives.
• Manage Tax Risk & Governance. Lead relationships with HMRC, Irish Revenue, and other tax authorities. Manage tax audits, enquiries, investigations, and dispute resolution activities. Identify emerging tax risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with SAO requirements and broader tax governance frameworks.
• Oversee Transfer Pricing. Manage transfer pricing policies and documentation across the UK&I business. Ensure compliance with OECD guidelines and international tax regulations. Support Country-by-Country Reporting and other global tax reporting requirements.
• Lead & Develop the Team. Lead, coach, and develop a small team. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement. Drive continuous improvement in the tax team's processes, to streamline tax processes and take advantage of automation opportunities.

Skills and Experience

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• CTA qualified.
• Minimum 10 years' post-qualified experience.
• Significant experience in a senior corporate tax leadership role.
• Strong expertise in UK corporate tax legislation and SAO requirements.
• Good understanding of Irish and European tax regulations and VAT compliance.
• Experience of tax accounting under IFRS and strong knowledge of transfer pricing and OECD guidelines.
• SAP experience would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to simplify complex tax issues for non-tax audiences.
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary, bonus, private health care, 25 days holiday, life insurance, and up to 7% pension.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential.

As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.

Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities.

If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OUR DIVISIONS

Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT. Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut. Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America. OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.