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Interim Indirect Tax Director (LH57503)

Eton Bridge Partners Ltd

London

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is looking for an Interim Indirect Tax Director to manage the full tax agenda and lead the tax transformation efforts. The role involves working closely with the Group Finance Function, advising on indirect taxes, and ensuring compliance across various jurisdictions. This 6-month contract position is based in London, offering hybrid working with three days in the office.

Qualifications

Strong background in global tax, regulatory and IFRS accounting.
Experience in Corporate tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax and customs.
Commercial approach to solving problems.

Responsibilities

Managing and leading the Indirect Tax function including advisory and audits.
Defining the Group’s global tax strategy and ensuring compliance.
Leading the tax team in resource allocation and skill development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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Eton Bridge Partners is working with a large online retailer to hire their Interim Indirect Tax Director. The role sits within the Group Finance Function and leads the tax, customs and tax transformation agenda and providing tax advice to the business. The role is part of the broader finance leadership group and leads the full tax agenda.

Location: London - hybrid working 3 days in the office

Duration: 6 months FTC

Key Responsibilities:

Managing and leading the Indirect Tax function; including advisory and international tax audit’s
Extensive knowledge in global customs management
Managing the Group’s global tax risk
Defining the Group’s global tax strategy, identifying direct and indirect tax inefficiencies, and implementing mitigating processes and controls.
Reviewing and developing methods of working and reporting systems to maximize efficiency and reduce tax liabilities and maintain tax control framework.
Reacting promptly to legislative changes globally
Accountable for tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions
Ensuring accurate end-to-end accounting and reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, data integrity, and preparing tax papers and forecasts for the CFO and Audit Committee.
Liaising and managing relationships with tax authorities during routine audits and ad hoc enquiries
Advising the business and external third parties (e.g., lawyers) on direct and indirect tax implications of projects and initiatives.
Leading the tax team in terms of resource allocation, skill development, productivity measures, and ensuring market competitiveness.
Actively contributing to Group-wide and Finance-wide strategic initiatives and objectives.
Preparing and presenting management/board memos and training materials

Candidate Profile:

Strong background in global tax, regulatory and IFRS accounting
Must have specific experience in Corporate tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax and customs
Commercial approach to solving a problem and process improvement
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

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Seniority level

Seniority level
Director

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Retail and Online and Mail Order Retail

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