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We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Tax to lead our global tax function with the support of 3 direct reports, during a 12-16 month maternity cover. This role requires a strategic tax leader with strong UK & US expertise. The Interim Head of Tax will oversee all global tax strategy, operations, compliance, reporting, advisory projects, and relationship management with tax authorities, auditors, and external advisers.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and oversee the global tax function by setting strategic direction, advising senior leadership, strengthening governance and risk management (including SOX), and managing transfer pricing and international tax frameworks
Own global tax compliance, audits and tax authority relationships, while delivering accurate and timely US GAAP and local statutory tax reporting, approving all tax returns and payments and tax forecasting
Provide tax advisory support on structuring, reorganisations, M&A and market expansion, assessing the tax impact of new initiatives and supporting acquisition integration, cross‑border financing and capital planning
Lead and develop a high‑performing tax team while managing external advisers, tax resourcing and budget, and fostering strong cross‑functional collaboration across the organisation
Requirements:
ACA / CTA qualification
12+ years post‑qualification experience (both in practice and in-house)
Prior experience leading a listed global in‑house tax function (to include knowledge of the UK & US, Transfer Pricing, cross-border structuring & indirect taxes)
Strategic thinker with strong technical grounding
Excellent communicator with ability to influence senior stakeholders
Pragmatic, hands‑on and solutions‑oriented
Able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Nice to have:
Experience in acquisition integration
Implementation of country by country reporting (CBCR) and Pilar 2
Deep and demonstratable knowledge of US General Tax