Head of Tax UK, Africa, ME & Europe

Cedar; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organisation is seeking a Head of Tax to lead its tax function across the UK, Africa, Middle East, and selected European territories. The role involves shaping tax planning, managing audits, and partnering with multiple teams to ensure compliance. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in UK and International tax, showcasing leadership capabilities. The position is primarily based in Surrey with 3-4 days in-office requirement.

Qualifications

• Strong UK and International tax background with demonstrable leadership experience.
• Ability to provide commercial tax advice and manage compliance effectively.
• Experience with tax audits and local authorities is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver tax planning for new projects.
• Partner with commercial, finance, and legal teams on transactions.
• Manage tax audits and relationships with local tax authorities.
• Oversee Transfer Pricing compliance and documentation.
• Ensure compliance and reporting deadlines are met.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial tax advice

Risk management

UK tax compliance

International tax knowledge

Job description

Job Description

An exciting regional Head of Tax role has arisen in a global organisation who are looking for an experienced Head of Tax / Tax Director to lead the tax function for UK, Africa, Middle East and selected European territories. You will manage one direct report and ensure the group stays compliant while supporting the business with planning, risk management and commercial tax advice.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Shaping and delivering tax planning for new projects and activities to support commercial goals
• Partnering with commercial teams, finance, legal and wider teams on transactions and operational matters
• Managing tax audits across the region and handling the relationships with tax local authorities
• Overseeing Transfer Pricing compliance and documentation
• Ensuring all compliance and reporting deadlines are met

This would suit someone with a strong UK and International tax background who can demonstrate leadership and commerciality. It would be advantageous to have experience of working with African territories, however it's not essential. The role is based in Surrey and would require 3-4 days in the office.