Interim Tax Director

Altum Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking an experienced Interim Tax Director to lead its tax function in a fast-paced technology environment. This temporary position involves managing tax compliance, guiding a capable team, and ensuring the organization remains compliant during a significant leadership transition. Ideal candidates will bring extensive tax leadership experience, a hands-on approach, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively. The role supports a major carve-out and demands calm, strategic leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive post‑qualification experience in senior in‑house tax leadership or Big Four advisory.
• Experience working with private equity‑backed businesses – highly desirable.
• Strong exposure to carve‑outs, separations, M&A or restructuring transactions.
• Excellent technical grounding across corporate tax and international tax.
• A pragmatic, hands‑on approach, balanced with the gravitas to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing and developing teams through periods of change.

Responsibilities

• Providing day‑to‑day leadership, coaching and direction to the tax team during a change of leadership.
• Managing all corporate, indirect and international tax compliance across the group.
• Leading the tax workstream for the carve‑out, including structuring, separation planning, tax modelling, and documentation.
• Working with external advisors on transaction‑related tax matters.
• Reviewing and shaping existing tax processes; identifying risk areas and driving improvements.
• Supporting transfer pricing, operational tax, and cross‑border issues.
• Acting as the senior tax representative for internal stakeholders, auditors, advisors and PE partners.
• Ensuring continuity and clear communication while the long‑term tax team structure and permanent leadership hire are finalised.

Skills

Calm leadership

Technical expertise

Commercial judgement

Team management during change

Tax governance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Director - Altum Consulting | Audit, Risk & Compliance | Building High-Performing Teams

Interim Tax Director - Technology Sector (remote)

Start: January / ASAP

A high‑growth, international technology business is seeking an experienced Interim Tax Director to lead its tax function through a period of transition, support a major carve‑out, and provide stability while a new tax team structure is defined. This role will act as the senior tax lead until a new permanent Director is appointed.

The Role

You will take full ownership of the group’s tax agenda, guiding a small, capable tax team through significant organisational change. Working closely with Finance, Legal, Corporate Development and external advisors, you will ensure the business remains compliant, well‑governed, and transaction‑ready throughout the carve‑out and leadership transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day‑to‑day leadership, coaching and direction to the tax team during a change of leadership.
• Managing all corporate, indirect and international tax compliance across the group.
• Leading the tax workstream for the carve‑out, including structuring, separation planning, tax modelling, and documentation.
• Working with external advisors on transaction‑related tax matters.
• Reviewing and shaping existing tax processes; identifying risk areas and driving improvements.
• Supporting transfer pricing, operational tax, and cross‑border issues.
• Acting as the senior tax representative for internal stakeholders, auditors, advisors and PE partners.
• Ensuring continuity and clear communication while the long‑term tax team structure and permanent leadership hire are finalised.

About You

We’re looking for a senior tax professional who can bring calm leadership, technical expertise, and commercial judgement to a fast‑moving environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive post‑qualification experience in senior in‑house tax leadership or Big Four advisory.
• Experience working with private equity‑backed businesses – highly desirable.
• Strong exposure to carve‑outs, separations, M&A or restructuring transactions.
• Excellent technical grounding across corporate tax and international tax.
• A pragmatic, hands‑on approach, balanced with the gravitas to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing and developing teams through periods of change.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Function

Finance

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet