Job Description

The role

NEXT is a global business that moves fast. We have a significant opportunity for a Group International Tax & Projects Manager to join our high-performing Group Tax team within Finance. Based at our Head Office, you will report to the Head of Tax and work alongside Finance, Indirect Tax, and Customs teams. This is a role for someone who wants to lead strategic projects and ensure our global tax affairs are robust, efficient, and future-ready.
What you'll take on

• Manage Global Strategy: Develop and maintain transfer pricing policies and lead the Group's Pillar 2 compliance and reporting processes.
• Lead International Projects: Advise on the tax implications of our international expansion and support the tax aspects of our finance modernisation project.
• Drive Process Improvement: Identify ways to use technology to enhance data collection and streamline the tax function.
• Ensure Robust Compliance: Manage international tax audits, defend positions with overseas authorities, and support the Head of Tax with group risk and governance frameworks.
• Stay Ahead of Change: Monitor global tax developments to assess their impact on the business and provide ad hoc support across the Group.

What you'll bring

• Professional Expertise: You are CTA qualified (or equivalent, such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Technical Strength: You have a strong analytical mind with the ability to interpret new legislation and apply it to a commercial environment.
• Collaboration Skills: You are a confident communicator who can explain complex tax matters clearly to colleagues outside of the tax team.
• Proactive Mindset: You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Valuable Experience: While not essential, experience with Customs Duties, Transfer Pricing, or working within the retail sector would be an advantage.

We value the contribution of every individual. If you have the drive to make an impact and are ready to take on this challenge, we would love to hear from you.

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About Us

You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global!

About the Team

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.