Group Tax Director

Eton Bridge Partners Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Group Tax Director to lead their global tax function. This high-profile role involves developing tax strategies, ensuring compliance, and managing risks while collaborating with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in tax management across international regions, strong technical skills in UK and international direct tax, and a proven track record in team leadership. Join this dynamic company to play a pivotal role in driving financial wellbeing and supporting growth initiatives in a multi-billion revenue environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in tax management across international regions.
• Strong technical skills in UK and international direct tax.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the global tax function.
• Develop and implement tax strategy ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Tax Management

Team Leadership

Strategic Planning

Compliance

Risk Management

Education

ACA/ACCA and/or CTA

Job description

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Executive Search - CFO & Finance Practice, Eton Bridge Partners Ltd

We have partnered with a market leading multi-£Bn company based in Manchester to appoint their new Group Tax Director to support their continued growth journey.

We are seeking a strategic and commercial Group Tax Director to lead and oversee all aspects of our global tax function. This high-profile role will be responsible for developing and implementing tax strategy, ensuring compliance, managing risk, and driving efficiency across the group’s tax affairs. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leadership, providing insightful advice on the tax implications of business initiatives and transactions.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in shaping and leading group tax strategy across both UK and international operations. As Head of Tax, you will collaborate closely with the group finance team and external advisors to ensure best-in-class tax practices, supporting the wider financial wellbeing of the business. This is a hands-on role, partnering with both the tax and finance teams to help drive the company’s continued growth. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of:

1. Demonstrating capability of managing tax matters across international regions: ex. (APAC, EMEA, North America etc..) With a minimum of 10 years’ experience in tax management.
2. Tax knowledge: Proven experience and strong technical skills across UK and international direct tax, with strong awareness and understanding of broader indirect and employment tax matters.
3. Team Leadership & Development - Support the tax function, mentoring and guiding the tax team in their development and ensure alignment with the company's goals.
4. Trained & qualified accountant – ACA/ACCA and/or CTA
5. Experience working within a company with multi-billion revenue, would be highly advantageous.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Manufacturing

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