Head of Tax - Warwickshire

Pro-Tax; Coventry; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Coventry is looking for an experienced Head of Tax to oversee all tax matters across the organisation. You will manage corporate, indirect, and employment taxes, lead a team of tax professionals, and provide tax guidance to senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with extensive experience in tax functions within large organizations. This role offers a competitive benefits package and a supportive culture focused on wellbeing and inclusion.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus scheme

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Excellent matched pension contribution

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in tax.
• Experience in leading tax functions within large organisations.
• Strong experience interacting with HMRC.

Responsibilities

• Lead all tax affairs across the Group.
• Manage timely and accurate tax reporting.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing tax team.

Skills

Tax compliance

Risk management

Senior leadership

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified accountant or tax professional (ACA/ACCA/CTA/CIMA)

Job description

Following a period of significant expansion - driven by strategic investment and corporate development-this respected financial services group is seeking an experienced Head of Tax to take the lead on all tax matters across the organisation. With ambitious plans ahead and a supportive senior leadership team, this is a rare opportunity to join the business at a time when your impact will be truly felt.

Sitting as a key member of the senior finance leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing corporate, indirect, and employment taxes across the Group. You'll lead an established team of tax professionals, shape the tax strategy, and manage external relationships including with HMRC.What You'll Be Doing:Leading all tax affairs across the Group - corporate tax, indirect taxes (including VAT), operational and employment taxManaging the production of timely, accurate tax reporting in line with regulatory and internal control expectationsActing as the primary tax contact for HMRC and external advisorsProviding commercially focused tax guidance to senior stakeholders across the businessDriving continuous improvement in processes, compliance, and strategic tax planningDeveloping and mentoring a high-performing tax team, ensuring a collaborative and engaged functionWho We're Looking For:A qualified accountant or tax professional (ACA / ACCA / CTA / CIMA) with extensive post-qualification experienceA background in leading tax functions within large, complex organisations-ideally including financial servicesStrong experience in tax compliance, risk management, and interaction with HMRCComfortable operating as a senior leader and influencing executive-level decision-makingStrong commercial awareness and the ability to find pragmatic tax solutions in technically complex scenariosDesirable Attributes:Experience within regulated or financial institutionsExposure to business transformation, restructuring, or integration environmentsA confident communicator with the ability to present technical matters clearly to non-specialistsWhy Join?Annual car allowancePrivate medical insuranceAnnual bonus scheme28 days holiday + bank holidays (with a buy/sell option)Excellent matched pension contribution schemeLife assurance at 6x salaryA forward-thinking, values-driven culture that actively champions wellbeing, inclusion and rewardThis is a unique opportunity to lead an essential function in a values-led organisation during a period of positive transformation.Interested? To explore this opportunity further, please send your CV in the first instance to [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

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