Group Tax Manager(16990)
Description
We are easyJet – a FTSE listed, multi-billion-pound low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.
We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.
What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours – we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.
READ ON IF YOU
1. Have strong expertise in UK corporate tax, international tax, and IFRS
2. Enjoy shaping tax strategy, leading compliance, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
3. Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week
THE TEAM
The Group Tax team is a collaborative and high-performing part of easyJet’s wider Finance function, made up of dedicated specialists across all areas of tax. You’ll join a team that works closely together to support the business and drive value creation.
THE ROLE
As Group Tax Manager, you’ll play a pivotal leadership role within the Group Tax function, shaping and executing easyJet’s corporate and international tax strategy while ensuring full compliance with UK and global tax obligations. You’ll operate in a UK listed environment, managing tax risk, governance, and income tax reporting, and acting as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders across finance and the wider business.
4. Support the development and implementation of the Group’s tax strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives
5. Lead international tax planning and structuring and international tax obligations, including cross-border transactions and operational expansion
6. Provide proactive, commercially focused tax advice to senior finance and business stakeholders
7. Identify opportunities for tax efficiencies and sustainable value creation
8. Oversee corporation tax compliance across the Group, ensuring timely and accurate filings
9. Ensure robust processes for tax audits, enquiries, and disputes, engaging directly with HMRC and overseas authorities
10. Lead preparation and review of Group tax reporting under IFRS, including current and deferred tax provisions
11. Ensure integrity and timely delivery of tax disclosures in Group and statutory accounts
12. Support Board and Audit Committee reporting, articulating tax strategy, risks, and positions
13. Manage and develop one direct report, fostering a high-performance team culture
14. Support integration of tax considerations into business transformation programmes and drive adoption of best-in-class practices across compliance, reporting, and governance
Business Area
Finance
Primary Location
United Kingdom-London-London Luton Airport
Organisation
Finance
Schedule
Full-time
Unposting Date
Ongoing