Global Tax Strategy Director

Cambridge Enterprise; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge seeks a Head of Tax to lead the Tax Team within the Finance Division. You will shape tax strategy, oversee direct and indirect taxes across a global organisation, and advise on major projects and international activities.

You will manage HMRC relationships, ensure compliance with UK and international regimes, oversee disputes, and coordinate with Cambridge University Press & Assessment and other university group entities.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CTA or CIOT qualification with strong tax expertise.
• Experience managing the tax affairs of a large/complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, indirect taxes, corporation tax, employment taxes and international tax.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of the University's tax strategy.
• Ensure compliance with UK and international tax legislation across regimes.
• Manage relationships with HMRC, overseas tax authorities and other bodies.
• Provide strategic tax advice on major capital projects and international activities.
• Oversee tax disputes, investigations and litigation where required.
• Manage external tax advisers and legal specialists.

Education

ACCA with CTA

CIOT qualification

Experience in tax for large/complex organisation

Job description

The University of Cambridge seeks a Head of Tax to lead the Tax Team within the Finance Division. You will shape tax strategy, oversee direct and indirect taxes across a global organisation, and advise on major projects and international activities.

You will manage HMRC relationships, ensure compliance with UK and international regimes, oversee disputes, and coordinate with Cambridge University Press & Assessment and other university group entities.