Indirect Tax Manager

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Indirect Tax Manager to join our European team for our Corporate Business in Huddersfield, United Kingdom

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead the monthly VAT compliance process for all UK & European entities within CDBS, ensuring timely, accurate filings and strong partnerships with external providers.
• Oversee all UK VAT compliance obligations across Cummins, strengthening the company's indirect tax governance and risk management.
• Serve as the primary contact for the UK tax authority, confidently managing audits, disclosures, and the Senior Accounting Officer compliance process.
• Provide expert indirect tax guidance to the business, solving complex VAT and supply chain challenges with clarity and precision.
• Interpret and apply emerging tax regulations to advise on corporate impacts and maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage tax audits and ensure effective communication with tax authorities, reducing exposure and improving compliance outcomes.
• Mentor and guide tax accountants, allocating work based on strengths and development needs while building team capability.
• Partner with finance and business leaders to ensure tax methodologies are current, properly documented, and aligned with internal controls and policies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax law and anticipate business implications.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across Tax, Finance, Legal, Treasury, and external partners.
• Resilience, adaptability, and comfort operating in environments with change, ambiguity, or competing priorities.
• Ability to manage projects, balance scope and timelines, and deploy resources efficiently to achieve high-quality outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required.
• Tax qualification required; CTA (Indirect Tax) preferred.
• 4-5 years of relevant experience in Big 4 or in-house roles with a strong focus on VAT.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and proven capability managing compliance processes and interacting with tax authorities.