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Manager, Tax

Light & Wonder - iGamingChadderton, England, United Kingdom …FULL-TIME
Posted 3 weeks ago
International TaxTransfer PricingPrivate ClientIndirect / VAT
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Corporate: Light & Wonder’s corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees.

###Position Summary### The Tax Manager, EMEA, will be responsible for the overseeing all income tax issues related to Europe. The focus will be on tax compliance, tax provision, transfer pricing and tax planning. The job requires working with the US tax team, the LATAM and APAC tax Managers, Accounting, Treasury, Operations and Legal. On a daily basis,

###the role### involves advising regional finance teams, coordinating with external advisors, and managing deadlines across multiple jurisdictions. The Tax Manager will act as the key escalation point for technical issues, support audits and enquiries, monitor legislative developments, and ensure consistent application of Group tax policies while maintaining strong controls and governance within the region.

This posistion will report to the Senior Director, International Tax based in the United States. This is an ideal role for a commercially minded, in‑house tax professional who enjoys working closely with the business, taking ownership of EMEA tax matters, and balancing technical rigour with practical, solutions‑focused advice. We're looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm and work to our core values… Dare to be Bold - We always bring courage to work to reach for the unbelievable.

Uphold Integrity - We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry. Never Settle - We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail. Celebrate Perspectives - We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways.

Win as a Team – We bring out the best in each other to share collective success.

###Responsibilities### Lead tax compliance and reporting across EMEA, ensuring accurate tax provisions, financial reporting inputs, and year-end reconciliations Oversee preparation and review of corporate tax filings including CIT, transfer pricing, CbCR, and Pillar II

###requirements### Drive consistency in tax compliance and planning across EMEA entities in line with global tax policies Ensure robust tax accounting under US GAAP and IFRS, with clear documentation and full audit support Stay ahead of international and regional tax developments, translating legislative changes into practical business impact Provide commercially focused tax advice on business initiatives, contracts, and restructuring projects Partner with finance and operations teams to deliver tax-efficient solutions aligned to business goals Support and strengthen tax governance across EMEA, ensuring compliance with internal frameworks and controls Act as a key point of contact for tax audits and enquiries, coordinating responses across multiple jurisdictions Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors to minimise risk and ensure efficient audit delivery Contribute to internal tax reviews and regulatory compliance activities across the region Collaborate with regional finance leaders, controllers, Group Tax, Legal, and external partners Play a key role in global and regional tax projects, including Pillar II implementation and process improvements Manage competing deadlines across multiple jurisdictions in a fast-paced, listed environment Review and guide work delivered by junior team members, shared services, and regional finance teams Act as a trusted technical tax advisor to stakeholders across EMEA Champion best practices, driving consistency and continuous improvement in tax processes across the region Essential Strong working knowledge of tax accounting under IFRS

###Experience### of international tax and corporate income tax preparation, ideally with EMEA exposure Exposure to Pillar II, transfer pricing, and/or CbCR highly desirable Professionally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CTA) Desirable Previous in‑house tax

###experience### within a multinational organisation

###Experience### supporting EMEA jurisdictions across multiple countries Exposure to Pillar II, CbCR, or transfer pricing compliance Familiarity with tax audits and enquiries in international environments

###Experience### working in a US‑headquartered or listed business Understanding of SOX controls or tax governance frameworks Ability to partner effectively with regional finance and non‑finance stakeholders Practice background (Big 4 or mid‑tier) with a move into industry

###Qualifications### · Professionally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CTA) What can we offer you? Discretionary Annual performance bonus 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays' Hybrid working (3 days in the office) 1 day paid leave to work on charitable projects 1 day paid for personal celebration e. g.

###benefits### including Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and Aviva DigiCare Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Optional

###benefits### such as Tastecard, Give As You Earn and Travel Ticket Loan. Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company.

Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games.

The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To review our applicant data use practices, please visit: https://explore. lnw.

com/careers/data-privacy/ At Light & Wonder, your safety is our top priority, and we want to alert you to an increase in fraudulent job postings. These scams often use a company’s name and branding to lure applicants into providing sensitive information or paying fees. To protect yourself: Use trusted job platforms: Only apply for jobs through reputable job platforms and our official company career site www.

lnw. com/careers Be cautious of requests for money: Light & Wonder will never ask you to send money or pay any fees in connection with a job offer. If you encounter a job posting that seems suspicious or receive communication requesting payment, please report it to us immediately at responsiblereporting@lnw.

com Please stay vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams. If anyone claiming to represent Light & Wonder asks for payment, report it to us promptly.

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