The Interim Group Head of Tax will lead the Group Tax team of two (which also includes the Group Tax Manager, a recently created role), while also working alongside members of Finance, HR and Commercial and Operational teams, to support the business in sustaining a robust tax profile.
The Group's tax function has global reach across all areas of tax. The company activity spans over 15 jurisdictions and as the Group is acquisitive, this may increase over time.
The Duties and Responsibilities will include the following:
* Oversight of the annual UK corporation tax compliance process, which is managed by the Group Tax Manager.
* Ultimate responsibility for the group tax accounting process and final review of monthly UK VAT group returns.
* Oversight of the Group's transfer pricing model and evaluating the tax implications of cross-border intercompany and third-party transactions.
* Advising the business on ad hoc projects across all areas of tax, to include structuring, assessment of new income streams, M&A tax due diligence.
* Raising awareness of key tax issues and being a made point of contact for all tax-related matters.
You will be highly efficient, with the ability to prioritise several tasks at once. You will have the ability to think creatively; be analytical, highly driven and have good communication skills.
This is a full-time position for a fixed duration of 12-13 months, providing coverage for the existing Group Head of Tax while on maternity leave. The role will be to start at some point in September and a hybrid working pattern is on offer (2-3 days per week in Central London).
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