Head of Tax, UK, Africa, ME & Europe

Cedar; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking an experienced Head of Tax to lead its tax function covering the UK, Africa, Middle East, and selected European regions. Responsibilities include shaping tax planning, collaborating with various teams, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with local authorities. The ideal candidate should have a strong UK and international tax background. The role is hybrid, requiring 3-4 days in the office located in Surrey.

Qualifications

• Strong UK and international tax background.
• Experience in managing relationships with tax authorities.
• Ability to lead a team and work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tax planning for new projects to meet commercial goals.
• Partner with various teams on transactions and operational matters.
• Manage tax audits and ensure compliance with authorities.
• Oversee Transfer Pricing documentation and compliance.
• Ensure all reporting deadlines are met.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial tax advice

Risk management

Tax audits management

Transfer Pricing compliance

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.