BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
British American Tobacco Fiedler & Lundgren has an exciting opportunity for an Indirect Tax Manager – Nordics, based in Malmö.
We are looking for a new colleague to join our motivated Finance Team in Malmö and take ownership of Indirect Tax compliance and governance matters.
In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring meaningful and sustainable implementation of BAT’s framework of indirect tax controls, processes and standards to ensure compliance with indirect tax legislation across the business. The role is responsible for delivery of all Swedish indirect tax compliance obligations, and for indirect tax governance and audit support in other Nordics markets.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering all external indirect tax compliance matters (Sweden only).
- Ensuring robust controls, processes and governance are in place and consistently applied across customs, excise and VAT.
- Delivering customs and excise management activities, including classification, licensing, documentation, governance and audit management.
- Performing reviews, checks and audits to ensure adherence to Group policies, standards and controls, including tracking key performance metrics.
- Delivery of accurate internal and external indirect tax reporting requirements (including support on factory-related reporting where relevant).
- Acting as key contact for tax authorities, managing routine enquiries and supporting indirect tax audits.
- Providing technical indirect tax advice and guidance to Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Legal and other business stakeholders.
- Managing indirect tax risks, including assessment, reporting, forecasting of financial impact, provisioning and supporting disclosures.
- Driving continuous improvement, system enhancements and digitisation of indirect tax processes, including acting as business owner for relevant system changes and supporting tax technology initiatives.
- Comply and implement activities in accordance with the rules of laws and regulations relating to environmental protection, safety at work and fire protection, and internal EHS or Sustainability standards and procedures.
What are we looking for?
- Degree educated with relevant professional qualifications (accounting, legal or tax) and at least 5 years’ relevant experience in a complex, international tax or advisory environment, or tax authority.
- Good technical knowledge of Swedish customs, excise and VAT, with solid understanding of relevant laws, regulations and compliance frameworks.
- Proven experience in dealing with tax authorities, managing audits and defending tax positions effectively.
- Ability to manage third-party partners and cross-functional stakeholders in complex, international environments.
- Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance technical tax requirements with commercial and operational priorities.
- Good communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels.
- Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive, driven and detail-orientated, with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.
What we offer you?
- We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
- Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives.
- The unique opportunity to collaborate with all functions across the business, engage with senior leaders, and be part of a global specialist tax function.
- Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
- You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalised growth programmes to nurture your leadership skills.
- We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.
WHY JOIN BAT?
In BAT Sweden we strive to create a smokeless reality on a day-to-day basis. If you wonder how we are getting there, please take a look at the OMNI report – a comprehensive study done to analyse the current market trends in tobacco harm reduction.
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
