Group Tax Manager

JSS Search; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in South Buckinghamshire seeks a Group Tax Manager. This key role will manage global tax affairs, develop tax strategies, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Ideal for candidates experienced in international tax and looking to establish tax functions in a dynamic environment. The role offers a competitive salary of £80k–£100k plus benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those in the local area who want to make an impact in a greenfield position.

Qualifications

• Proven international direct tax experience is essential.
• Experience in a fast-growing engineering environment preferred.
• Skills in stakeholder management are critical.

Responsibilities

• Develop tax strategies to align with business goals.
• Provide advisory on tax planning across jurisdictions.
• Oversee tax risk management and compliance.
• Maintain strong tax processes.
• Collaborate on tax aspects of new projects.

Skills

International direct tax experience

Strong commercial acumen

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to build and lead tax functions

Job description

Overview

JSS Tax are hiring for a Group Tax Manager for a leading engineering company based in South Buckinghamshire.

This newly created permanent role reports to the CFO and will take ownership of the tax affairs globally for a fast-growing business.

As the first in-house tax position, the role will be varied and include tax strategy, tax planning, significant advisory and business partnering work, tax risk management, establishing strong tax processes and managing outsourcing tax compliance.

There will also be a large amount of project work related to the projects the group wins each year.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tax strategies to support business objectives.
• Provide tax planning and advisory across various jurisdictions.
• Manage tax risk and ensure compliance with local and international tax laws.
• Establish and maintain robust tax processes.
• Oversee outsourcing of tax compliance activities.
• Collaborate with project teams on tax implications of new projects.

Qualifications

• International direct tax experience (indirect tax experience is a plus).
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a fast-growing engineering or civil engineering environment.
• Ability to build and lead tax functions from the ground up.

Salary & Benefits

Salary of circa £80k–£100k plus bonus/benefits package.

Location

South Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Additional Information

It's a great opportunity for someone living in South Bucks or the local area who wants to take on a greenfield role where they can build things from the ground up in an exciting, fast-growing business.

Apply now to find out more!