Head of Tax - PE backed

The Head of Tax is responsible for delivering the global tax strategy, compliance and risk management activities for the group. This role is highly strategic and looks at international tax rules and complex taxation issues. The role will partner with the regional business leaders to ensure optimal tax outcomes are adopted, providing specialist tax advice and commercial business solutions while ensuring compliance across international operations.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop and implement global tax planning strategies that align with business needs, international footprint and shareholder objectives.
• Manage tax implications of business capital structure, including intercompany debt, interest deductibility and repatriation strategies to optimise cash flows.
• Provide tax due diligence and structuring advice for any mergers, acquisitions and divestments, focusing on tax-efficient acquisition and exit planning.
• Structure and manage tax-efficient project delivery models for global activity
• Oversee all aspects of global corporate income tax compliance, including the accurate and timely filing of tax returns.
• Lead the corporate tax function in managing complex transfer pricing policies
• Manage all tax audits and inquiries, utilising internal resources and external specialist tax support to achieve the best outcomes.
• Establish and maintain robust tax governance, control frameworks, and processes to mitigate tax-related risks.
• Provide accurate tax forecasts and cash tax projections to the business for financial planning and analysis.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the internal tax team and manage the relationship with external tax advisors.
• Drive continuous process improvement through the selection and implementation of tax technology solutions to automate compliance, reporting, and data analysis.
• Act as the primary tax liaison for senior management, legal, treasury, finance, and operations teams on all tax matters affecting the business.
• Lead tax recoveries, supported by Regional finance teams, to ensure R&D, WHT and Vat recoveries.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.