Indirect Tax and Fiscal Compliance Strategy Senior Manager

Primark is an international clothing retailer employing more than 70,000 colleagues across 17 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to create maximum joy at minimum cost – less money and less impact on the planet. Primark continues to expand across new and existing markets with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026. Every person impacts the culture at Primark. Our values: Caring (we always strive to put people first), Dynamic (we bravely push the boundaries to stay ahead) and Together (we learn more, laugh more and achieve more as a team) outline the behaviours we expect of our people as we work with each other, our customers, our suppliers and our partners. Let’s see what impact you can make!

Purpose of the Role

Primark is seeking a strategic and commercially aware tax professional to lead indirect tax and fiscal compliance across our global operations, with a key focus on the rollout of our new POS system (GPOS). This role blends technical tax expertise, regulatory insight, and project leadership to ensure our systems and processes meet evolving VAT, Sales tax, and fiscal requirements across multiple jurisdictions. You’ll work cross-functionally to design technology solutions, mitigate compliance risks, and ensure fiscal and indirect tax requirements are seamlessly embedded into business processes and systems across all markets.

Duties & Responsibilities

GPOS Programme

• Manage fiscal compliance for the GPOS rollout, ensuring alignment with local and international regulations
• Lead requirements gathering, fiscal impact assessments, and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure GPOS supports accurate tax returns, payments and reporting
• Collaborate with technology, legal, and finance teams to design fiscal controls into systems
• Support the Business Delivery Lead and Programme Director on stakeholder engagement and compliance strategy

Indirect Tax

• Lead VAT and indirect tax projects
• Support indirect tax planning across the Primark Group, identifying opportunities and managing implementation
• Advise on indirect tax implications (VAT and SUT) across business activities
• Represent indirect tax in cross-functional forums and build strong relationships across the business
• Support indirect tax obligations for new market entries and cross-bordertransactions

Compliance, Risk & Controls

• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on operations and systems
• Review contracts, transactions, and new practices from a VAT and fiscal perspective
• Manage tax authority queries, audits, and internal risk reviews
• Deliver training and act as a subject matter expert on fiscal and indirect tax regulations
• Promote continuous improvement in tax processes, controls, and technology

Essential

• Qualified tax professional with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience
• Strong technical expertise in indirect tax and fiscal compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Proven ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex tax issues
• Commercially aware, detail-oriented, and highly organised
• Experience in retail or fast-paced environments preferred
• Proficient in MS Office; Alteryx skills desirable

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative team player with high emotional intelligence
• Self-driven and proactive with the ability to take ownership and deliver results independently
• Strong analytical thinker with a proactive mindset
• Skilled at building trusted relationships across all levels
• Operates with integrity, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Comfortable working in agile environments with evolving priorities

Let’s talk lifestyle:

• 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays – with the option to buy up to 5 more.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity for an early Friday finish.
• Access to a subsidised cafeteria.
• Primark Perks – enjoy discounts with local partner businesses near our offices

Because you can see how we can be better. Innovate, your way.

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at removingbarriers@primark.co.uk.

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.