Group Tax Manager/ Tax Controller - Inhouse Lancashire

Our client is a global manufacturing group. They seek a key hire to join an established tax team. this role reports to the Head of Tax and manages a team of staff. They are looking for someone with a strong eye for detail who can also take practical, commercial decisions without getting bogged down in the weeds. A can do attitude is key. Day to day this includes:
The role is responsible for leading and reviewing the accurate and timely reporting of the Group’s corporate and deferred tax positions, covering actuals, forecasts, and budget cycles. This includes ensuring high quality internal tax data and compliance with external reporting requirements.
The position manages the UK corporate tax return process, reviews the UK CFC and R&D relief claims, and ensures all UK tax obligations are met to a high standard.
Provide tax support and advice to the Group’s network of shadow tax managers and also other financial managers on tax matters as appropriate.
Provides expert tax oversight on material, unusual, or one off transactions across the Group, ensuring risks are managed and compliance obligations are fully addressed.
Working closely with the Head of Tax, the role supports the design and implementation of corporate restructuring initiatives to optimise the Group’s tax profile, reduce risk, and improve efficiency.
The role ensures ongoing compliance with BEPS requirements, including review of CbCR data and management of Pillar 2 reporting and compliance.
Would suit an experienced corporate tax professional with large group experience gained either in a large accountancy firm or industry. Likely you will be senior manager or director level. Excellent salary and benefits package.