Head of Tax UK, Africa, ME & Europe

Cedar; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organisation in Brighton is seeking an experienced Head of Tax to lead the tax function across UK, Africa, Middle East, and select European territories. Responsibilities include tax planning, audit management, and compliance oversight while partnering with various teams. The ideal candidate has a strong UK and International tax background and exhibits excellent leadership skills. This position requires 3-4 days in the office, located in Surrey.

Qualifications

• Strong UK and International tax background with leadership experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tax-related responsibilities and compliance.
• Experience in commercial risk management and tax planning.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

UK tax compliance

International tax knowledge

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

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.