International Tax Manager

Who We Are:

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.

TKO operates in an exciting and rapidly changing sports and entertainment ecosystem. TKO’s Corporate Strategy team sits at the heart of this, working across the TKO Group on a variety of projects, including business development, business strategy and planning, and programmatic strategic initiatives.

Working Conditions:

Permanent - London, Chiswick Park

Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Some international travel may be required

What You'll Do:

Compliance and Reporting

• Lead UK corporation tax compliance and oversee international corporate tax filings prepared by controllers and advisors
• Manage international tax provision processes including review of year end and quarterly tax provision workings and support files
• Prepare UK tax statutory disclosures and cash tax forecasts for the UK group
• Support with HMRC relationship management, such as BRR+ risk reviews and published UK tax strategy

Commercial and Advisory Support

• Partner with the business on commercial initiatives including M&A, contract reviews, and operational tax queries
• Advise on international tax matters such as Transfer Pricing, WHT compliance, permanent establishments, and OECD/BEPS actions
• Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on business operations and strategy
• Assistance with legal entity rationalisation

Risk Management and Process Improvement

• Identify and mitigate tax compliance risks through robust controls and frameworks
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices leveraging technology and automation where possible
• Manage or assist with tax audits across multiple jurisdictions
• Assistance with tax process or policy integration and alignment with businesses across TKO

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with finance, legal, HR, and other stakeholders to provide tax guidance
• Liaise with external advisors and global tax teams to ensure consistency and compliance
• Deliver tax training sessions to relevant staff

You Have These:

• Degree or accounting qualification required
• 5+ years of experience in international corporate tax compliance and reporting
• Strong technical knowledge of international tax principles including Transfer Pricing, WHT, BEPS, and permanent establishments
• Proven ability to manage complex tax processes across multiple jurisdictions
• Curiosity and adaptability, eager to learn the business and navigate complex international tax issues
• Interest in leveraging technology and AI to improve processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including stakeholder influencing or negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

We'd Also Love If You Have These:

• In-house tax function experience
• Experience with tax accounting and provision under US GAAP
• Familiarity with SAP and OneSource Tax Provision
• Exposure to SOX or listed company environments
• Awareness of M&A tax issues
• Awareness of international VAT and employment tax principles (although not directly responsible)