Global Tax Director: Strategy, Planning & Audits

Talent Smart; Greater London; On-site; GBP 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Smart is seeking an experienced Tax Director to own international tax audits, planning, restructuring and strategic projects beyond the US. Reporting to the Senior Director - Non-US Taxes, you will blend deep technical tax knowledge with commercial insight to manage exposure and opportunities across jurisdictions.

You'll lead a varied portfolio of matters, drive governance, oversee audits, and work with cross-functional teams to align tax with business strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or six or more years of relevant work experience in tax.
• Fifteen or more years of relevant experience in corporate income tax or related discipline.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate income tax, international tax planning, compliance and tax controversy.
• Experience overseeing complex tax matters, audits and projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven track record of leading and developing tax professionals.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and translate into practical recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to risk and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead international tax strategy, planning, restructuring and initiatives across non-US jurisdictions.
• Direct management of international tax audits, investigations and litigation with authorities.
• Provide tax leadership on cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions.
• Oversee international corporate income tax compliance, return reviews and authority engagement.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Legal, Treasury, FP&A and senior tax colleagues to align priorities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve data quality and introduce tech-enabled solutions.
• Develop and guide a team of tax professionals, building capability and accountability.
• Influence senior stakeholders and external advisors, balancing competing demands for long-term objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Commercial judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/CTA/Master of Taxation (or equivalent)

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

SAP

Alteryx

Qlik

Job description

Talent Smart is seeking an experienced Tax Director to own international tax audits, planning, restructuring and strategic projects beyond the US. Reporting to the Senior Director - Non-US Taxes, you will blend deep technical tax knowledge with commercial insight to manage exposure and opportunities across jurisdictions.

You'll lead a varied portfolio of matters, drive governance, oversee audits, and work with cross-functional teams to align tax with business strategy.