Indirect Tax Manager / Senior Analyst

Warner Music Group

Join a global force in music where creativity, innovation, and collaboration shape the future of entertainment. At Warner Music Group (WMG), we bring together music makers, music lovers, entrepreneurs, and forward-thinkers to turn ideas into impact and talent into worldwide success.

With a culture built on Curiosity, Collaboration, and Commitment, WMG offers the scale of a global organisation with the energy and spirit of an independent creative business.

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About Warner Music Group

WMG is home to some of the world’s most influential recording labels and music brands, including Atlantic Music Group, Parlophone, Warner Records, Rhino, Roadrunner, Warner Classics, and many more. Our publishing powerhouse, Warner Chappell Music, represents an extraordinary catalogue of over one million copyrights worldwide.

Across recorded music, publishing, artist services, and entertainment, Warner Music Group champions both emerging talent and global superstars. Together, we are defined by one powerful idea:

Independent Minds. Major Sound.

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The Team

This opportunity sits within Warner Music’s EMEA Shared Services Centre, which provides essential financial, tax, and administrative support across our European Recorded Music and Publishing businesses.

Within this structure, the Indirect Tax Team plays a vital role in delivering tax compliance across the region. As WMG continues its transition to SAP S/4HANA, the team is central to embedding robust tax processes into new systems, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring compliance across multiple territories.

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The Opportunity

This is a highly visible role supporting the Senior Indirect Tax Manager in shaping and elevating the indirect tax compliance function into a true Centre of Excellence.

You will contribute to the design and implementation of best-practice compliance processes covering indirect taxes and withholding tax, while working closely with teams across Shared Services, labels, affiliates, and the wider Tax function.

This role is ideal for someone who combines technical tax knowledge with a passion for process improvement, automation, and cross-functional partnership.

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What You’ll Be Responsible For

1. Driving Projects and Building Capability

• Lead key tax-related projects and collaborate across teams to identify opportunities for operational improvement.

• Work alongside the Senior Tax Manager to support the development of Tax Analysts.

• Help build a team culture focused on accountability, growth, and engagement.

2. Improving Processes and Embracing Innovation

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across indirect tax operations.

• Partner with IT and Finance Operations to enhance tax engines, controls, and reporting processes.

• Use your interest in AI and automation to find smarter, more efficient ways of working.

3. Strengthening Tax Governance

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure tax process documentation is complete and accurate.

• Recognise issues that require escalation to Group Tax for technical guidance or controversy management.

4. Delivering Insightful Reporting

• Develop and improve reports for indirect tax and withholding tax that provide more than just system outputs.

• Highlight risks, identify anomalies, and generate insights that support business decisions.

5. Partnering Across the Business

• Work closely with:

• Record to Report

• Order to Cash

• Accounts Payable

• Ensure tax processes are fully integrated for accurate and timely reporting.

• Collaborate with local finance teams, labels, and affiliates to understand commercial changes affecting tax compliance.

• Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex tax matters into clear guidance for non-tax stakeholders.

6. Owning Compliance Delivery

• Help design and implement efficient, scalable, and where possible automated compliance processes for:

• VAT

• GST

• WHT

• Other relevant taxes across EMEA

• Support compliance processes in line with the ongoing SAP S/4HANA rollout.

• Take responsibility for the timely and accurate preparation of VAT returns managed by the EMEA Indirect Tax compliance team, including review and delegation where appropriate.

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What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, tax, or a related discipline.

• Experience in indirect tax, ideally within:

• a multinational business, or

• a professional services environment.

• A strong understanding of indirect and withholding tax regulations across key EMEA territories, such as:

• UK

• France

• Italy

• Ireland

• Nordics

• South Africa

• Central & Eastern Europe

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and tax engines such as ONESOURCE.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical tax concepts clearly to non-specialists.

• A proactive, solutions-led mindset and the confidence to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Experience in process design, testing, and continuous improvement.

• Excellent reconciliation, reporting, and analytical skills.

• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

• Experience working within a shared services environment or on cross-functional projects.

Experience Level

While 5+ years of relevant experience is preferred, we also welcome applications from ambitious and high-potential individuals who are ready to step into a broader role.

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Desirable Extras

It would be an advantage if you also bring:

• Fluency in English plus another European language such as:

• French

• German

• Italian

• Spanish

• Experience managing compliance calendars and documenting indirect tax processes.

• Familiarity with XML log analysis and test script creation.

• Knowledge of GAAP-to-tax adjustments and related journal entries.

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Why Join WMG?

At Warner Music Group, you’ll be part of an organisation that values individuality, encourages fresh thinking, and supports meaningful career development.

What sets us apart

• A global business with a creative heart

• Opportunities to work across international teams and functions

• Exposure to large-scale transformation initiatives like SAP S/4HANA

• A collaborative culture where innovation is encouraged

• A workplace that genuinely values diversity, inclusion, and respect

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Our Values

Curiosity

We believe great work starts with asking questions, exploring culture, and challenging boundaries. Curiosity fuels creativity, and creativity drives innovation.

Collaboration

Music is made stronger through shared ideas and collective effort. We believe in the power of teamwork to amplify originality and create global impact.

Commitment

We aim high for our people and our talent. That means acting with integrity, delivering on our promises, and pursuing excellence in everything we do.

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Working Pattern

This role requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. We believe in-person collaboration is important for building strong relationships, sharing ideas, and supporting development.

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Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

Warner Music Group is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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How to Apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, click Apply at the top of the page or submit your application directly via LinkedIn. If applying through LinkedIn, your profile information can be imported, and you’ll still have the option to upload your resume and cover letter.

Please note that our hiring process may take a little time as we carefully review each application to find the right fit for Warner Music Group.

Thank you for your interest in joining WMG — we love it here, and we think you will too.