Develop and execute the group’s international tax strategy, partnering with Treasury on capital structures, dividend planning, and repatriation methods
Provide expert tax advice to regional finance teams and corporate functions on commercial projects, managing risks around CFC regimes and permanent establishments
Lead tax due diligence on potential acquisitions or divestments, designing tax-efficient structures and overseeing post-acquisition integration and legal entity rationalisation
Track global tax updates to assess business impact, ensuring alignment on key international compliance components like Pillar 2 and transfer pricing principles
Provide strategic support to the Direct Tax team and local entities on tax audit queries relating to international tax matters
Directly manage, mentor, and coach the International Tax Manager, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with the wider tax function

Professional qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CA/ CTA or equivalent
Demonstrable progressive International Tax experience, ideally at leadership level within a large multinational or large advisory
Extensive knowledge of UK direct tax (CFC, loan relationships, Pillar 2), Double Tax Treaties, and foreign tax regimes
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate complex tax matters into business outcomes and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop direct reports while driving strategic corporate projects independently

Head of International Tax

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