An opportunity has arisen for an Interim Head of Tax at the client, a role designed to cover maternity leave. The position involves overseeing both direct and indirect tax compliance across the group, managing two direct reports: the Group Tax Compliance Manager and the Group Indirect Tax Compliance Manager. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the role encompasses reviewing UK corporate tax computations and returns, assisting with year-end and interim tax workings, and the implementation of OECD BEPS Pillar Two rules. The successful candidate will also manage overseas compliance and review returns prepared by advisors, while handling tax enquiries from HMRC and other international tax authorities.
Critical responsibilities include ensuring the group maintains robust transfer pricing procedures, documentation, and inter-company agreements. Additionally, the role involves staying informed on global transfer pricing updates and communicating relevant changes to policies across the business. In the area of tax advisory, the Interim Head of Tax will prepare, implement, and document the Group Tax Strategy, produce tax summaries for overseas territories, and advise on the global tax implications of transactions to optimize tax efficiency. The role also includes ad hoc tax advisory tasks, such as tax accounting on acquisitions and disposals.
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills to effectively engage with key stakeholders within the business and should have experience dealing with a broad spectrum of tax issues. While specific post-qualification experience and salary levels are used as a guide in advertisements, applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills for the role are welcomed. This position may require working closely with various departments to influence decision-making processes favorable to tax efficiency.