Global Indirect Tax Manager

Richard James Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fuel trading business seeks a senior leader for global indirect tax operations. This role oversees tax strategy, risk management, and compliance within the commodity trading sector. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and expertise in managing complex tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior-level indirect tax experience.
• Experience in the Energy/Commodity trading industry is essential.
• Expertise in customs and excise matters is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive indirect tax strategy for global expansion.
• Manage tax, customs, and excise audits effectively.
• Ensure compliance with global tax reporting requirements.

Skills

Indirect tax experience

Risk management

Process optimization

Compliance expertise

Job description

Our client is a leading fuel trading business, with a truly global reach and the largest physical supply network of any market participant. They form part of a wider global commodity trading house; renowned for being one of the most commercially driven groups in the Commodity trading industry.

Due to continued growth, this newly created stand-alone role will form part of the wider Tax team, reporting to the Group Head of Tax and working hand in hand with the CEO.

This presents as a senior leadership role, responsible for overseeing the strategic management and governance of global indirect tax operations for the global fuel trading business.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive indirect tax strategy to support global expansion into new jurisdictions and ports, effectively partnering with commercial stakeholders and regional teams.
• Establish and maintain robust risk management frameworks, emphasizing data integrity and audit trail readiness.
• Lead proactive management of tax, customs, and excise audits, including dispute resolution.
• Ensure full compliance with global indirect tax reporting and licensing requirements through robust controls across trading and accounting systems.
• Initiate process optimizations to reduce operational risks and enhance tax efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for indirect tax optimization while minimizing cash-flow impact from transactional taxes.
• Collaborate closely with senior regional management, commercial teams, and the wider trading Group Tax function to ensure alignment and transparency.

SKILLS:

• Minimum 10+ years of senior-level indirect tax experience.
• Related work-based experience within the Energy / Commodity trading industry is essential.
• Expertise in managing complex customs and excise matters is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in navigating and advising on indirect tax across multiple jurisdictions.

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Created on 16/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom