Indirect Tax Lead - Global Trading Firm, London

Indirect Tax Lead - Global Trading Firm

Location: London

A leading global trading business is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax professional to join its London office. This is a newly created role offering the chance to take ownership of indirect tax encompassing compliance, advisory and strategy across multiple regions, including EMEA and the Americas.

Key Responsibilities:

* Act as the primary point of contact for indirect tax matters across the group
* Provide proactive tax advice on business initiatives, procurement, supply chain, and cross-border operations
* Drive technology-led improvements to enhance processes and reduce compliance risk
* Manage VAT registrations, filings, reconciliations, and audits
* Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Procurement on contractual tax clauses and global infrastructure planning
* Monitor indirect tax developments and advise on risk mitigation and opportunities
* Manage relationships with external advisors and support senior tax leaders in mentoring team members

Skills & Experience:

* Minimum 7-10 years' indirect tax experience, ideally in financial services
* Strong knowledge of VAT frameworks across EMEA
* Familiarity with supply chain and telecoms tax considerations
* Experience with ERP systems and tax technology (NetSuite preferred)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative organisation where you'll have significant impact and visibility.

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