Tax Director - London, United Kingdom - Moonbug Entertainment

Moonbug Entertainment

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

About Moonbug Entertainment:

Moonbug is a next generation entertainment company that has cemented itself in the children's media space.

Would you like to be part of the next frontier of inspiring and engaging stories to kids around the world? Founded in 2018, with primary offices in London and Los Angeles, Moonbug creates, produces and publishes thousands of minutes of video and audio content every month with the goal of teaching compassion, empathy and resilience.

We are a fast-paced global company, and have already grown to become the largest kids' entertainment company on digital platforms in the world.

Some of our existing titles include global sensations CoComelon, Blippi, Little Baby Bum, Morphle, Supa Strikas, ARPO and many more which are available in 32 languages and can be viewed on more than 100 platforms globally.

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting
- edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. Candle is run by leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone's flagship private equity business.

The role
Moonbug, an award-winning double-digit growth media business, is looking for an exceptional Tax Director to join our dynamic finance team

As a director in the team, you will have autonomy and the ability to impact the business, ensuring that your hard work and expertise will be recognised and valued
This role will lead the tax function across the Moonbug group, from the London HQ office based in London. The role will also involve partnering with the parent company team at Candle Media, based in LA, and partnering with local advisors across several territories.
Tax jurisdictions covered by this role currently include the UK, US, Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Australia, and Korea.
As a vital member of the Finance team, you will be immersed in a diverse range of work including, international tax matters, corporate restructuring, transactions and valuations, management incentive schemes, and more.

Responsibilities
Ensuring Moonbug's tax affairs comply with statutory requirements and managing compliance work efficiently, including global Corporation Tax and VAT / GST compliance

Leading group transfer pricing policy design and implementation
Tax support across M&A transactions including due diligence
Tax support across corporate restructuring projects
Supporting the Studios team in claiming Production Tax Credits
Becoming the primary contact for group tax issues and ensuring appropriate liaison takes place across departments
Identifying and advising on tax planning opportunities and undertaking technical reviews as required
Carrying out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the role and its grading
Maintaining an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses and fulfilling professional bodies' CPD requirements

Requirements:

Technically proficient, dynamic and motivated tax professional
CTA qualified with further accountancy qualifications (STEP, ACA, ACCA, CA) being desirable
Highly organised with excellent communication skills
Sound attention to detail with a proactive approach to problemsolving
A modern approach to change and flexible ways of working
Ability to build strong relationships and communicate complex ideas (through both written and oral communication) in a pragmatic, commercial and articulate way
A team player that takes ownership of projects, uses initiative to resolve problems and works well under pressure, with the ability to adapt to change rapidly
A good appreciation of tax legislation/case law and tax technical ability with strong attention to detail
Experience of working in a previous industry role is preferred