EMEA Tax Manager

About Us 

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.  

EMEA Tax Manager 

Leeds or London / Hybrid  

This role will place you at the heart of one of our most dynamic growth regions, ensuring tax compliance across multiple countries whilst supporting our ongoing commercial success. 

As a key part of the EMEA tax team, you’ll collaborate closely with business partners on new commercial initiatives, become an integral part of the wider EMEA finance function, and work alongside our US tax team to support a seamless global tax operation. The role will act as a key regional tax contact, supporting day-to-day tax matters across the EMEA region. 

Responsibilities 

• Oversee UK and EMEA direct tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with external advisors, coordinating local filings, and supporting tax audits and authority queries as required. 

• Manage withholding tax (WHT) and trade tax obligations across European jurisdictions, ensuring appropriate processes and controls are in place. 

• Prepare and coordinate R&D tax credit claims for HMRC. 

• Support the implementation and ongoing operation of the group’s transfer pricing policies across EMEA, including coordination with the global tax team and external advisors. 

• Manage tax provisioning and payment processes in the EMEA region, contributing to quarterly and annual global tax provisions for our US-listed group. 

• Liaise with indirect tax specialists on VAT and other indirect tax matters impacting EMEA operations. 

• Support tax-related projects, including compliance system rollouts, process improvements, and budget management. 

• Provide tax input to the business on routine commercial matters and changes impacting the EMEA region. 

Requirements 

• Qualified tax or accounting professional (e.g., CTA, ACA, ACCA, or local equivalent) with a focus on corporate tax. 

• Several years of relevant tax experience, including responsibility for UK and broader European tax matters, ideally gained in a combination of practice and in-house tax or accounting experience. 

• Strong knowledge of UK, European, and international tax regulations; exposure to indirect tax is a plus. 

• Experience managing external advisors across multiple jurisdictions. 

• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with strong attention to detail. 

• Strong ability to partner with commercial and finance teams, translating complex tax matters into practical, actionable guidance. 

• Comfortable operating in a high-growth, fast-moving environment and working with stakeholders across multiple time zones. 

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