Head of Tax

Michael Page Finance; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading benefits

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking an experienced Head of Tax for a highly respected, complex organisation in Birmingham.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead the tax function, influence senior stakeholders and ensure tax strategy aligns with long-term objectives, with hybrid working in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• CTA qualification or equivalent tax expertise.
• Extensive experience advising within large, complex organisations or professional practice.
• Strong indirect tax technical knowledge with corporate and employment taxes exposure.
• Experience influencing senior leadership and decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage HMRC relationships and advisors.
• Leadership experience developing teams and driving improvements.
• Commercial mindset with strong communication and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive tax strategy aligned to long-term objectives.
• Own direct, indirect and employment tax matters for the organisation and subsidiaries.
• Provide strategic tax input on UK and international projects and acquisitions.
• Lead tax planning initiatives to optimise efficiency while ensuring compliance.
• Be the primary contact with HMRC and overseas authorities, managing audits.
• Advise executive leadership on tax risk and legislative changes.
• Oversee tax reporting and compliance for corporate tax, VAT and international filings.

Skills

CTA qualified

Tax specialist

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

CTA or equivalent experience

Job description

A highly respected and complex organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Tax to lead its tax function through an exciting period of growth, diversification and strategic development. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will act as the organisation's tax expert, influencing senior stakeholders and ensuring tax strategy supports long-term organisational objectives.

Client Details

Our client is a large, multi-faceted organisation with a diverse portfolio of activities across the UK and internationally. With ambitious long-term growth plans and increasing operational complexity, the organisation is investing in its finance leadership capability and is seeking a strategic tax leader who can drive value, manage risk and support future expansion

Description

• Develop and implement a comprehensive tax strategy aligned to long-term organisational objectives.
• Take ownership of all direct, indirect and employment tax matters across the organisation and its subsidiaries.
• Provide strategic tax input on major UK and international projects, acquisitions, commercial initiatives and new business activities.
• Lead tax planning initiatives to optimise tax efficiency whilst maintaining full compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact with HMRC and overseas tax authorities, managing audits, enquiries and ongoing relationships.
• Advise executive leadership on tax risk, opportunity and the impact of legislative change.
• Oversee all tax reporting and compliance obligations, including corporate tax, VAT and international filings.

Profile

A successful Head of Tax should have:

• Professionally qualified tax specialist, ideally CTA qualified, or possessing equivalent experience.
• Significant experience providing tax advice within a large, complex organisation or professional practice environment.
• Strong technical expertise across indirect tax, with broader exposure to corporate and employment taxes.
• Experience working with senior leadership teams and influencing strategic decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with HMRC and external advisers.
• Strong leadership credentials with experience developing teams and driving continuous improvement.
• Commercially minded with excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £80,000 to £90,000, dependent on the level of experience. market leading benefits
• Opportunities to shape tax strategy
• Based in Birmingham, with Hybrid Working

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process,’ll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.