Head of Tax, UK, Africa, ME & Europe

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

Job summary

A global organisation is seeking a Head of Tax to lead the tax function across the UK, Africa, Middle East, and select European territories. The role involves shaping tax planning, partnering with commercial teams, and managing tax audits. The ideal candidate will have a strong UK and International tax background. This position is based in Surrey and requires 3-4 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Strong UK and International tax background required.
• Demonstrated leadership and commerciality.
• Experience with African territories is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Tax planning

Commercial tax advice

Risk management

Transfer Pricing compliance

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.