Head of Tax UK, Africa, ME & Europe

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

Job summary

A global organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Tax to lead their tax function across the UK, Africa, Middle East, and selected European territories. This role involves shaping tax planning initiatives, managing compliance, and working closely with commercial teams. Candidates should have strong UK and International tax backgrounds along with leadership skills. Office presence in Surrey is expected 3-4 days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tax planning and compliance for UK and international environments.
• Experience in leading tax functions and managing a team.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders including finance and legal teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

UK and International tax knowledge

Leadership

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.