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

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm is seeking a Head of Tax to lead their tax strategy. This role involves compliance oversight and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced digital retail environment, offering a competitive salary and flexible benefits.

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 a listed multinational environment.
• Commercially savvy and strong communicator.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the global tax strategy and drive risk management.
• Oversee compliance across corporate, indirect tax, and customs.
• Manage a team of 14 professionals.

Skills

Corporate tax

VAT

Transfer pricing

Customs

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACA, CTA or equivalent

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Posted:

26.06.2025

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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