Head of Tax – UK Listed, Global Firm - 6m FTC

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm is seeking a Head of Tax to define and implement its tax strategy, ensuring compliance and governance across multiple jurisdictions. The role involves collaboration with executive leadership, driving risk management and managing a team of tax professionals. Attractive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits allowance

Generous staff discount and product sample sales

Career development through learning platforms and internal mobility

Qualifications

• Qualified tax professional with experience in multinational environments.
• Background in corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and customs.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global tax operations and governance, including compliance.
• Manage tax authority relationships and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Drive improvement in tax controls and technology-enabled solutions.

Skills

Corporate tax

VAT

Transfer pricing

Customs

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACA, CTA or equivalent

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you ready to lead the tax strategy of a high-profile, UK-listed global organisation at the forefront of digital retail?

Currently being offered on a temp or temp-to-perm basis, we’re working with a well-known brand operating at global scale, looking for a new Head of Tax to oversee its tax, customs, and transformation agenda. This is a key leadership role within the Group Finance function, supporting business growth and operational excellence across multiple jurisdictions.

What you'll do

As Head of Tax, you will define and implement the global tax strategy, drive risk management, and ensure full compliance across corporate, indirect tax, and customs. You’ll work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams (including tech, finance, and supply chain), contributing to strategic decision-making and enabling the business to remain compliant, agile, and competitive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading all global tax operations and governance, including direct and indirect taxes
• Managing tax authority relationships and oversight of compliance and reporting
• Advising on business initiatives and supporting legislative change across multiple territories
• Managing a team of 14 professionals and nurturing a high-performance, inclusive culture
• Driving continuous improvement in tax controls, reporting systems, and technology-enabled solutions

About you

You’re a qualified tax professional (ACA, CTA or equivalent) with experience operating in a listed, multinational environment. Your background spans corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and customs. You’re commercially savvy, a strong communicator, and thrive when solving complex cross-border challenges. Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential, as is a passion for building collaborative and forward-thinking teams.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Flexible benefits allowance
• Generous staff discount and product sample sales
• Career development through learning platforms and internal mobility