Automation & Finance Systems Manager - Tax

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. Job title: Automation & Finance Systems Manager - Tax Location: London/Cambridge - Hybrid Reports to: International Tax Director The Job The Tax Automation & Systems Manager will play a key role in enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of the tax function through process automation, technology enablement, and data management. This role does not require a tax background, but does require strong IT technical skills, an understanding of financial systems, and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. The ideal candidate will partner closely with the tax, finance and IT teams to identify automation opportunities, streamline workflows, improve data quality, and support systems used for compliance, reporting, and analytics. Responsibilities 1. Process Automation & Improvement Serve as project manager role for key tax departmental technology initiatives. Identify automation opportunities within the tax function (e.g., data extraction, reconciliations, report generation, workflow management). Design, build, test, and maintain automated solutions using tools such as Power Automate, Power Query, Alteryx, UIPath, Python, or similar platforms. Map and document current vs. future-state processes, including controls and data flows. Drive continuous improvement and standardization across tax processes. 2. Systems & Data Management Perform risk assessments for new tax processes or system changes. Support the configuration, maintenance, and optimisation of tax-relevant systems (e.g., ERP modules, tax determination engines (e.g. Onesource), consolidation systems, tax reporting tools, document management platforms). Develop and maintain data pipelines to ensure clean, structured, and reliable data for tax calculations and reporting. Collaborate with IT and Finance Systems teams to coordinate system updates, integrations, enhancements and controls. Troubleshoot data issues and conduct root‑cause analysis. 3. Reporting & Analytics Provide proactive tax intelligence through the building of dashboards, visualisations, and automated reports for the tax team (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). Support data preparation for compliance, audit, provision, and management reporting processes. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of tax‑related data flowing from financial systems. 4. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Tax, Finance, Accounting, and IT teams to understand requirements and deliver technology solutions. Translate complex business needs into clear technical specifications. Provide training and support to tax team members on new tools, processes, controls and documentation standards. 5. Governance & Controls Lead tax data governance, ensuring data integrity, validation rules and audit trails across tax sensitive accounts. Design, document, and test controls over tax data, calculations, and reporting. Ensure that automated solutions follow internal controls, security guidelines, and audit requirements. Maintain documentation of systems, workflows, and automation logic. Support the tax function during system‑related audits or reviews. Skills & Qualifications Required Experience with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or equivalent ERP/reporting tools. Strong process automation skills using platforms such as Power Query, Power Automate, Alteryx, UIPath, Python, or similar. Solid understanding of data structures, data quality, and system integrations. Proficiency in Power BI or another reporting/visualisation tool. Ability to analyse business processes and implement scalable, efficient solutions. Strong communication skills, especially when working with non‑technical stakeholders. Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Preferred (Nice to Have) Experience working with tax or finance functions. Exposure to tax-specific applications (e.g., ONESOURCE, Vertex, Longview, Avalara). Familiarity with SQL or other database tools. Knowledge of financial controls and audit processes. UK Benefits include: Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program. It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/ Hybrid working By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote. Hiring process Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process About AVEVA AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/ Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/ AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria. AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.