Global Tax Strategy Lead

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Hybrid working for some roles

Discounts & rewards

Job summary

The University of Sheffield seeks an experienced tax professional to lead our tax strategy and specialist team. You will oversee worldwide tax affairs, including VAT, Employment taxes and Global Mobility, and partner with colleagues across the University.

You will lead a team of seven specialists, contribute to the SAP upgrade, ensure compliance, engage with HMRC, and advise on tax matters for contracts and spin-outs. This is a senior, strategic role within the Finance leadership team.

Qualifications

• Chartered accountancy or CTA tax qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge across direct and indirect taxes and related policy.
• Experience leading tax teams in a complex organisation.
• Ability to develop and motivate staff and partner with senior management.
• Proven track record in delivering strategic tax projects and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax strategy, worldwide tax affairs and compliance risks.
• Proactively manage relationships with HMRC and external advisers.
• Develop and motivate VAT and employment taxes teams to deliver service.
• Oversee SAP upgrade-related tax implications and cross‑department projects.
• Advise on tax matters for contracts, spin-outs and overseas activity.

Skills

Tax strategy leadership

VAT & employment taxes

Global Mobility tax

Education

CA/CTA qualification

Job description

The University of Sheffield seeks an experienced tax professional to lead our tax strategy and specialist team. You will oversee worldwide tax affairs, including VAT, Employment taxes and Global Mobility, and partner with colleagues across the University.

You will lead a team of seven specialists, contribute to the SAP upgrade, ensure compliance, engage with HMRC, and advise on tax matters for contracts and spin-outs. This is a senior, strategic role within the Finance leadership team.