Junior Manager - Direct Tax

## Join Us At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact. ## Who we are We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same. Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance. Together we can. ## What you’ll do * Lead and coordinate the delivery of tax and finance operations to achieve agreed service levels, timelines, and performance objectives. * Plan and allocate resources effectively to support business priorities. * Manage, coach, and support a diverse team while fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. * Translate strategic goals into operational processes, controls, and measurable targets. * Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships and act as the main escalation point for business queries. * Encourage continuous process improvement by promoting the use of improvement tools, techniques, and innovative ideas. * Strengthen the control environment and ensure compliance requirements are consistently met. * Support effective budget management within approved financial parameters. ## Who you are * An experienced people leader with strong leadership and coaching capabilities. * Skilled in project management and coordinating multiple priorities effectively. * A collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships. * Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timelines. * An analytical and solution-oriented professional who can evaluate issues and identify opportunities for improvement. * Comfortable communicating with senior stakeholders and navigating escalations. ## Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity. ## What's in it for you * Opportunity to lead and develop a team within a global finance environment. * Exposure to strategic planning, stakeholder management, and operational decision-making. * Ability to drive meaningful process improvements and influence business outcomes. * Experience working across a broad range of finance and compliance-related activities ## VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background. ## Follow us on social media and #StayConnected LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vois/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voisglobalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/voisglobal/