Director - Tax Data Analytics

Director - Tax Data Analytics role at KPMG UK. Based in London. Part of the Tax Technology & Innovation (TT&I) directorate, working within the Tax & Law capability. The successful candidate will apply data and analytics skills across data transformation, analytics, and automation projects for KPMG’s Tax & Legal practice, collaborating with UK and offshore teams in an agile environment.

You will lead the delivery of data-driven solutions using a mix of KPMG software, third-party tools, and custom technology, and you will participate in business development activities to build the sales pipeline and collaborate with colleagues across Tax & Law.

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• Lead a team of analysts and engineers building and deploying innovative, scalable data solutions for clients.
  
• Oversee the delivery of complex data transformation, analytics, and automation projects, ensuring compliance with risk and IT governance policies.
  
• Coordinate business development activities with senior colleagues across Tax & Law, supporting responses to RFPs and pitches.
  
• Identify the best solution for a given scenario, liaising with external software vendors as appropriate.
  
• Work with partners and directors to implement the tech strategy and develop a sustainable pipeline of work.
  
• Embed best practice and a culture of quality, taking responsibility for learning paths of junior colleagues.
  
• Coach, mentor, and performance manage junior members of the team.
  

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• Experience implementing complex technology solutions for multinational corporations operating globally.
  
• Experience leading complex, high-profile transformation and technology projects.
  
• Ability to generate and progress leads to sales for large, global clients and participate in multi-disciplinary proposals.
  
• Proven experience using Microsoft cloud data tools to deliver solutions (Power BI, Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric, Azure ML, Purview).
  
• Excellent knowledge of Alteryx or equivalent tools; Alteryx Designer Advanced or Expert certification or equivalent is desirable.
  
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills; capable of autonomous decision-making.
  
• Excellent organisational, time management, delegation, and results-driven mindset.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Passionate about using data to drive key business decisions.
  

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• Experience implementing solutions using Azure data platform, including data flows and source system connectors via Azure Data Factory.
  
• SQL and Python programming skills plus a good understanding of machine learning techniques.
  
• Experience with data platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake.
  
• Experience with scripting languages such as JavaScript, R, PowerShell or VBScript.
  

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• Location: London (Canada Square)
  
• Capability: Tax & Law
  
• Experience level: Director
  
• Type: Full Time
  
• Service Line: Tax Central
  
• Contract type: Permanent
  

Proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer. KPMG is committed to ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments, please discuss with your recruitment contact.

Why Tax & Law at KPMG? The issues surrounding tax and legal services are constantly evolving. Our work spans areas such as Corporate and Indirect Tax; Expatriate and Private Client Personal Tax compliance and advice; and KPMG Law, offering intellectually stimulating and rewarding opportunities.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Business Consulting and Services