Senior Tax Manager

The company is a global manufacturing business, producing advanced components and systems for a range of automotive and industrial customers. In the UK, it operates a large-scale production facility in the North East, located adjacent to a major automotive manufacturing site.

The business continues to evolve with the development of a significant new manufacturing facility, scheduled to launch in the near term, which will create substantial employment opportunities and increase overall production capacity. As the group expands, support is being provided to the UK finance leadership team, including the appointment of a Senior Tax Manager.

Responsibilities Tax Strategy and Planning

• Develop and implement comprehensive tax strategies that optimize the organization's tax position while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with executive management to align tax strategies with overall business objectives and financial planning.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of all required tax returns, including corporate income tax, VAT, and import duty filings.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations to proactively address potential impacts on the organization's tax obligations.

Tax Risk Management

• Identify and assess tax risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities for tax savings.
• Implement internal controls and processes to minimize tax-related risks and ensure compliance with internal policies.

Audit Support

• Manage and coordinate responses to tax audits, inquiries, and assessments from relevant tax authorities.
• Prepare and maintain documentation to support the organization's tax positions and compliance activities.

Leadership and Team Management

• Work with site-based Finance teams to providing guidance, training, and support to enhance their skills and performance on tax matters.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement within the tax department.

What we are looking for

• Suitably qualified (CTA or equivalent) with a background in corporate tax.
• Knowledge of UK Corporation tax regulations and compliance, alongside VAT & import duties. The same for French tax matters would be beneficial.
• International experience would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of tax incentives.
• Prior experience in a leadership or management role would be preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills to convey complex tax matters to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.