Global Direct Tax Manager

HWI; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HWI is seeking a Global Direct Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance, planning, and reporting across regions. The ideal candidate will have a strong tax background, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate tax, ideally within a multinational environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic goals and support energy transition initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years post qualification work experience in corporate tax.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and French.
• International experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee direct tax compliance and filings across all regions.
• Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies.
• Lead preparation of tax provisions for financial reporting.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Presentation Skills

Collaboration

Education

Certified Public Accountant

Master Degree in Business and Tax Law

MBA Finance

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Job Description

Summary

As the Global Direct Tax Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the Group's direct tax compliance, planning, and reporting activities across all regions: Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Reporting to the Group Tax Director, you will ensure adherence to local and international tax laws, support tax risk management, and contribute to the company's strategic goals, including energy transition initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Direct Tax Compliance:
  • Ensure timely and accurate corporate income tax compliance and filings across all regions.
  • Coordinate with local finance teams and external advisors to manage tax audits and inquiries.
• Tax Planning & Strategy:
  • Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies to minimize the Group's effective tax rate.
  • Support M&A activities, including tax due diligence and post-merger integration.
• Tax Accounting and Reporting:
  • Lead the preparation of tax provisions for financial reporting (IFRS/local GAAP).
  • Monitor and analyze tax positions, ensuring alignment with global tax policies.
  • Support the transition from SAP Magnitude (BFC) consolidation tool to Oracle (FCCS) and the implementation of the Oracle tax module.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify and mitigate direct tax risks in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the Group.Provide tax guidance and/or information support to various internal departments, coordinating & assisting Calderys entities, primarily across the EMEA and APAC regions to ensure compliance with corporate tax & IFRS income tax reporting requirements
  • Conduct tax trainings to share updates and good practices

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant with solid tax background or Master Degree in business and tax law with solid accounting background. An additional degree such as MBA Finance or business school education is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and French. Another language such as Chinese, German, Italian or Spanish is a plus.
• Agility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and presentation skills.
• Minimum 10 years post qualification work experience in corporate tax, with Big Four, law firm and/or multinational group.
• International experience is a plus.

About Us

Calderys Group

Calderys is a leading global solution provider for industries operating in high temperature conditions. The Group specializes in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products, and advanced solutions to enhance steel casting, metallurgical fluxes and molding processes.

As an international business with a presence in more than 30 countries and a strong footprint in the Americas through the brand HWI, a member of Calderys, we offer our employees a world of opportunity.

With a legacy of over 150 years, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we continue to shape our future through teamwork, customer-centricity and a proactive mindset. We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries and our purpose places sustainability and innovation at the heart of our business. It reflects our reason for existing: to support our customers building a better world through sustainable solutions.

Our values are a driving force in this purpose: We are tenacious, accountable, multicultural and authentic..

In our company, performance is recognized and learning is promoted. Our services and solutions depend upon the expertise and commitment of our employees. So we ensure that they have the scope and opportunities to develop their potential within a diverse, inclusive and collaborative setting. It is an environment for people to grow, where every day is a new day and more exciting than the last.

Calderys - Forged in legacy. Fueled by excellence.

For more information, please visit Calderys.com