Interim Head of Tax (16 Month Maternity Cover)
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THE ROLE:
We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Tax to lead our global tax function with the support of 3 direct reports, during a 12-16 month maternity cover. This role requires a strategic tax leader with strong UK & US expertise. The Interim Head of Tax will oversee all global tax strategy, operations, compliance, reporting, advisory projects, and relationship management with tax authorities, auditors, and external advisers.
Key responsibilities
- Tax Leadership & Strategy / Risk -Lead and oversee the global tax function by setting strategic direction, advising senior leadership, strengthening governance and risk management (including SOX), and managing transfer pricing and international tax frameworks.
- Compliance & Reporting - Own global tax compliance, audits and tax authority relationships, while delivering accurate and timely US GAAP and local statutory tax reporting, approving all tax returns and payments and tax forecasting
- Advisory / Projects - Provide tax advisory support on structuring, reorganisations, M&A and market expansion, assessing the tax impact of new initiatives and supporting acquisition integration, cross‑border financing and capital planning.
- Tax Resources - Lead and develop a high‑performing tax team while managing external advisers, tax resourcing and budget, and fostering strong cross‑functional collaboration across the organisation.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- ACA / CTA qualification, 12+ years post‑qualification experience (both in practice and in-house)
- Prior experience leading a listed global in‑house tax function (to include knowledge of the UK & US, Transfer Pricing, cross-border structuring & indirect taxes)
- Strategic thinker with strong technical grounding
- Excellent communicator with ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Pragmatic, hands‑on and solutions‑oriented
- Able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
IT WILL BE A BONUS IF YOU:
- Have experience in acquisition integration
- Implementation of country by country reporting (CBCR) and Pilar 2
- Deep and demonstratable knowledge of US General Tax
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