Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Beam Suntory is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Tax Manager France  

The following position is open in Île-de-France, France.

What makes this a great opportunity?

PURPOSE & SCOPE OF ROLE:

• Support to Senior Tax Manager in delivery of Tax Function support to Beam Suntory
• Corporate Income Tax Compliance responsibility for France, including local Financial Statements tax provision preparation
• Tax accounting responsibility for direct taxes in France
• Responsible for local Transfer Pricing compliance and support to Transfer Pricing Team
• Ad hoc Project leadership and participation on tax matters
• Principal contact with Tax Authorities and Beam Suntory’s representative in tax audits
• External and Internal Tax Audit liaison
• Responsible for teaming with the business to ensure business initiatives are executed in a tax efficient and tax compliant manner.

Role Responsibilities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for Corporate Income Tax Compliance process including forecasts, payments, cash optimisation and assessments for France
• Primary Responsibility for Local GAAP and IFRS tax accounting and reporting for France
• Ensures adequate Transfer Pricing compliance and documentation for France and support to Transfer Pricing Team
• Continuous Review of the tax position in the assigned countries, to achieve cash tax savings and effective tax rate benefits in a compliant manner
• Support to the business and project participation and leadership of ad hoc projects/initiatives regarding all tax aspects  
• Responsible for Tax Authority inspections and develops productive relationships with the Tax Authorities in France
• Responsible for provision of tax information for France in response to Group Compliance obligations
• Compliance with all risk management procedures on Income Tax reporting and primary point of contact for Internal and External Tax Audit process

Qualifications & Experience

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Core Competencies
  • Drive for results
  • Managing change
  • Problem solving
  • Planning and organizing
  • Relationship building

• Skills
  • Deep technical knowledge in French taxation (primarily Corporate Income Tax)
  • Excellent tax accounting knowledge including IFRS
  • Effective communication skills and negotiation capabilities
  • Excellent analysis skills and rational and critical mindset
  • PC skills - advanced knowledge Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Effective presentation skills

• Languages
  • Fluent French and English, able to communicate in writing/verbally

• Mobility
  • The position is based Paris, with occasional travel.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Key Organisational Interfaces:
  • Beam Suntory Tax Department
  • EMEA Finance Departments
  • Beam Suntory France leadership team
  • o External: Tax Authorities, Auditors, Advisors and solicitors.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

•   University Degree, preferable in Accounting, Business, Law or Finance
•   Extensive experience in tax area (minimum 7+ years): general taxation, tax accounting, experience in audits. Indirect taxation experience would be a plus.

At Beam Suntory, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Beam Suntory is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.