Head of Tax - VR / 31543

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth energy company in Scotland is seeking an exceptional Head of Tax to lead and oversee their global tax strategy. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser with a strong track record in UK and international tax, leadership experience, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. This is a senior leadership role offering an outstanding opportunity to impact the tax agenda at board level.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in tax within a complex multinational environment.
• Excellent skills in tax strategy, advisory, and compliance.
• Experience at senior leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax strategy and compliance agenda globally.
• Develop and maintain a robust tax control framework.
• Provide expert advice on UK and international taxation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing tax team.

Skills

UK and international tax expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Tax strategy development

Leadership skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)

Job description

Overview

TMM are working exclusively with a high growth energy business seeking an exceptional Head of Tax to lead and oversee all aspects of tax across their global business. This is a senior leadership position, responsible for setting and executing their tax strategy, ensuring compliance, and acting as a trusted advisor to the business at both strategic and operational levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Owning and leading the organisation's tax strategy, advisory and compliance agenda across all jurisdictions.
• Developing and maintaining a robust tax control framework, ensuring effective governance and risk management.
• Providing expert advice on UK and international taxation, including cross-border structuring and transfer pricing.
• Acting as the company's trusted tax advisor, working closely with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Leading, inspiring and developing a high-performing tax team.
• Partnering with business leaders to support strategic transactions and drive long-term value creation.

About You

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA).
• Proven track record in UK and international tax within a complex multinational environment.
• Strong expertise in tax strategy, advisory and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience operating at senior leadership level with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complex issues while remaining hands-on when needed.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for business needs.

This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the tax agenda of a multinational business and make a real impact at board level.

We welcome applications from across Scotland. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this position as no sponsorship is available.

If you're a dynamic tax leader ready for your next challenge, please contact Amanda McCulloch for a full job description and confidential discussion on or at

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