--- title: 'Tax Manager - 9-12 Month FTC at Gymshark' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/tax-manager-9-12-month-ftc-gymshark-solihull-england-42sgxcjbshpn' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-13' --- # Tax Manager - 9-12 Month FTC at Gymshark - **Company:** Gymshark - **Location:** Solihull England, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-07-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/gymshark/jobs/4941371101 ## Job description *This is a 9-12 Month FTC* THE ROLE. We’re looking for a Tax Manager to play a key role (on a FTC basis) in managing Gymshark’s global tax compliance and advisory responsibilities, ensuring we remain compliant, well‑governed, and protected from both financial and reputational risk. This is a broad and impactful role with primary responsibility for Direct Tax compliance, alongside exposure to wider tax matters across the Group. Working closely with the Senior Group Tax Manager, you’ll take ownership of compliance activities, lead on ad‑hoc projects, and act as a trusted tax advisor to the business as Gymshark continues to grow internationally. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING. As Tax Manager, you’ll take ownership of global corporate tax compliance and support a wide range of tax initiatives across the Group. Overall Responsibilities - Manage global corporate tax compliance, operating with strong attention to detail and sound professional judgement - Work with a high degree of autonomy, prioritising and managing multiple workstreams effectively - Line manage a Tax Executive, delegating work, coaching development, and supporting progression - Act as the primary point of contact for external advisers and tax authorities - Lead responses to tax enquiries and manage audits where required - Proactively monitor new and emerging tax legislation and assess its impact on Gymshark Direct Taxes - Oversee preparation and submission of UK and overseas corporate tax returns - Prepare filings in‑house where appropriate and manage work performed by external advisors - Ensure accurate end‑to‑end tax accounting under IFRS and FRS102, including review of disclosures and calculations - Support transfer pricing strategy, calculations, and documentation, ensuring policies are applied effectively - Manage capital allowances and R&D claims with external advisors as required - Prepare high‑quality group tax cash‑flow forecasts - Identify tax risks and cash‑saving opportunities, leading initiatives to manage or realise them - Manage communication with HMRC and overseas tax authorities - Support external audits by providing accurate and timely tax documentation - Assist with future compliance obligations, including Country‑by‑Country Reporting and Pillar 2 readiness Other Taxes You’ll also collaborate with the wider Tax Team to support employment tax obligations, including: - PAYE Settlement Agreement reporting - Review of ledgers for Benefits in Kind and associated risk identification - Support with off‑payroll worker reviews and contract variations - Tax treatment of employee benefits across international locations - Short‑Term Business Visitor reporting - Global Mobility tax reporting WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR. Essential Skills & Experience - ACA / CTA qualified (or equivalent) - Minimum of 2 years’ experience at Manager level, either in practice or in‑house - Strong specialist knowledge of Direct Taxes, with a working awareness of other tax areas - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - Commercially minded and pragmatic, with a strong grasp of tax risk management - Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and solve problems under pressure ## Preferred Skills - Strong IT skills and an interest in using technology to improve efficiency and reduce risk - Previous in‑house tax experience - Working knowledge of NetSuite, SAP, or Alteryx WHY JOIN US? You’ll be joining a fast‑growing, global brand at an exciting stage of its journey, with the opportunity to influence how tax is managed at scale. This role offers real ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to develop both technically and commercially in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment. This is a hybrid role and would require the successful candidate to attend at least 3 days a week at our HQ in Solihull. BELONGING AT GYMSHARK. Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email talent@gymshark.com. ABOUT US. We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth. THE PERKS. Standard benefits include: - Performance-based Bonus opportunity - Funded Healthcare benefit - 25 days holiday, additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays - Contributory Employer pension scheme - Flexible benefits programme – including salary sacrifice EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading - Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards - Access to High Street cashback and discounts - Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support - Enhanced Family Leave package - Life Assurance Office location specific benefits include (IQ): - Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC) - Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars - EV charge points available ## About Gymshark ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Gymshark is a British multinational athletic apparel retailer that designs and sells fitness clothing and accessories, aiming to unite the conditioning community. - **Entity Type**: Private (minority stake held by General Atlantic) - **Headquarters**: Solihull, West Midlands, England - **Founded**: July 2012 - **Founders**: Ben Francis and Lewis Morgan ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Athletic apparel, sportswear, athleisure, accessories - **Target customers**: B2C – fitness enthusiasts, gym-goers, and athletes; strong focus on both men and women (approximately two-thirds of sales are to women as of 2020) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “We exist to unite the conditioning* community. […] We create the tools that help everyone become their personal best: the clothing you'll sweat in, the content you'll find inspiration in and the community you'll become your best in.” ## Products & Services - **Men’s & Women’s Apparel**: Workout vests, hoodies, t-shirts, leggings, shorts, sports bras, and outerwear – sold primarily through 14 international online stores and a growing network of physical retail locations. - **Fitness App (Gymshark Conditioning App)**: Launched August 2019, offering free and premium workout plans, video demonstrations, and customizable training programs. - **Gymshark Lifting Club**: A physical gym and innovation hub located at the company’s headquarters in Solihull, opened in 2019. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Over £1 billion (achieved in 2020 after General Atlantic’s investment) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of £556.2 million (2023) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: General Atlantic (owns 21% stake since August 2020); Key athletes include Chris Bumstead (CBUM) as both athlete and part-owner, and David Laid as Creative Director of Lifting. - **Growth Signals**: - Expanded from pure e-commerce to brick-and-mortar, opening first permanent store on Regent Street, London (Oct 2022), followed by Westfield Stratford City, White City, and Trafford Centre (Manchester, July 2025). - Global community of 10+ million customers and 18+ million social media followers; presence in over 230 countries. - Headcount grew to over 900 employees across five regions (HQ in Solihull, offices in London, Denver, Hong Kong, Amsterdam). - Active job postings increased 1400% year-over-year (as of mid-2025), indicating aggressive hiring. ## Competitive Advantages - **Brand & Community**: Extremely loyal social-media-driven community cultivated through influencer marketing (125+ paid influencers) and athlete partnerships; strong brand identity tied to “conditioning” and hard work. - **Direct-to-Consumer Model**: Majority of sales happen online via owned channels, allowing high margins and direct customer relationships. - **Data-Driven Product Development**: Use of social listening and community feedback to iterate quickly on apparel designs. - **Scalable Omnichannel Strategy**: Successful transition from digital-only to physical retail with flagship stores in prime locations, while maintaining a lean inventory model. ## Strategic Focus - **Global Retail Expansion**: Continuing to open physical stores in key markets (e.g., Trafford Centre, Roosevelt Field) and pop-up locations. - **Digital & Tech Investment**: Growing the conditioning app, hiring data engineers and backend engineers, and building a stronger tech team (current openings include Data Engineer, Scrum Master, Lead Engineer). - **Brand Collaborations & Athlete Equity**: Bringing influential athletes like Chris Bumstead into part-ownership to deepen authenticity and reach. - **Sustainability & Operational Efficiency**: After a proposed restructure in 2025, the company is likely focusing on cost optimization and supply chain resilience. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values-driven environment emphasizing “Hard Work,” “One Team,” “Community Service,” and “Stay Humble.” Employees describe a fast-paced, ambitious atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement. - **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Roles are based primarily in Solihull (HQ), London, Denver, Amsterdam, and New York. Many corporate roles appear to be office-first, though some tech roles may offer flexibility. Retail positions are fully on-site. - **Notable Perks & Engineering Culture**: Gymshark offers the chance to work alongside a high-growth consumer brand with strong engineering needs (backend, Android, data). The company has a modern HQ with an on-site gym (Lifting Club) and innovation lab. - **Growth Opportunity**: Rapidly expanding tech team and retail footprint; many current openings across engineering, product, and commercial functions; reported 15 active job postings as of mid-2025. ## Sources 1. [Gymshark About Us](https://www.gymshark.com/pages/about-us) 2. [Gymshark LinkedIn](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/gymshark) 3. [Gymshark Greenhouse Careers](https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/gymshark/jobs/4839428101) 4. 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