Group Head of Tax

Lancashire Group; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks a Group Head of Tax to lead tax-related matters and compliance globally. The role involves managing relationships with external advisors, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing tax advice crucial for the corporate finance team. This senior position requires extensive experience in tax roles with strong stakeholder management skills, fostering a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience managing tax compliance for corporate income tax, VAT, and other taxes.
• Strong understanding of international tax regulations.
• Experience in the insurance industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage global tax compliance, planning, and reporting.
• Advise internal stakeholders on tax matters and strategies.
• Oversee relationships with external tax advisors.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Understanding of international tax laws

Education

Experience in a similar tax role

Job description

Group Head of Tax

Application Deadline: 1 July 2025

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

Purpose

Lead all tax-related matters and projects, managing global tax compliance, planning, reporting and broader tax issues

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage the relationship with external tax advisors ensuring appropriate support and advice is obtained while managing cost
• Ensure tax accounting arrangements are sufficiently robust to satisfy the SAO regime in the UK.
• Assess and annually update the UK Tax Strategy
• Lead the relationship with the Corporate Compliance Officer in the UK
• Provide tax advice and support to internal stakeholders, such as local finance teams and senior management and maintain relationships with other functions such as legal and HR
• Stay up to date with global tax developments, assess their impact on the Group’s tax position and advise on strategic options
• Lead the Groups OECD Pillar 2 and Bermuda CIT ‘project’. Monitor developments and ensure compliance with applicable reporting requirements during the 5-year deferral period
• Assume responsibility for the tax disclosure / notes in the Group’s AR&A and the subsidiary companies IFRS financial statements
• Working with external advisors assume responsibility for transfer pricing ensuring compliance with tax regulations, documentation requirements and that transfer pricing policies and processes meet HMRC expectations and best practice guidelines
• Ensure compliance with the annual CBCR requirements (& TCSH calculations) working with the Finance team ensuring accuracy of the submission
• Support the Finance team in the US in compliance with all applicable US taxes – Federal, BEAT and US Branch tax
• Indirect tax - work closely with the relevant teams in the UK ensuring the procedures and controls in place for VAT and IPT reporting meet HMRC expectations and guidance

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Experience in a similar tax role or equivalent experience at an accounting firm
• Strong understanding of international tax laws and regulations
• Experience in managing tax compliance for corporate income tax, VAT, and other relevant taxes
• Experience of the insurance industry would be advantageous
• Stakeholder management and the ability to communicate complex messages to a varied audience

The Lancashire Way

At Lancashire, we believe our culture sets us apart. The way we behave and approach our work day-to-day is what makes us unique and creates a positive experience for our people, business partners and other stakeholders. Honesty and integrity in all we do is a given and The Lancashire Way reflects our true character and spirit.

Straight-talking

We feel empowered to share thoughts and ideas, because everyone’s voice matters.

Collaborative

We work together towards common goals, share knowledge and support each other.

Hard-working

We all have a stake in the company’s success and are proactive in contributing to our goals and vision.

Responsible

We focus on achieving tangible results with consistent standards across the Group.

Positive

We engage with brokers, clients, communities, stakeholders and colleagues professionally and passionately as proud ambassadors of Lancashire.