Head of Direct Tax - FTSE 100 - 6 months FTC

This is initially a 6 months FTC with possibility of extension. You will have overall responsibility for global direct taxes, with the key objectives of ensuring that value is created in a sustainable way and a framework is in place to ensure tax obligations are met and risk minimized.

Job spec:

* Setting the strategy for the global direct tax function within the framework of the Tax Strategy and ensuring that both external and internal (tax and non-tax) resource is used effectively to deliver that strategy.
* Direct responsibility for the accurate and timely payment of taxes and filing of tax returns on behalf of the UK Group (including management of outsourced capital allowances and R&D activity).
* Responsibility for ensuring that a global framework is in place to support tax compliance in all non-UK territories in which group operates.
* Ensuring compliance with worldwide transfer pricing obligations.
* Direct responsibility for delivery of accurate external and internal tax reporting.
* Actively exploring and developing initiatives that will reduce tax costs.
* Responsibility for managing the relationship with HMRC in relation to direct taxes including negotiating the most beneficial tax treatments of transactions.
* Actively managing any disputes and litigation with HMRC and providing support on issues with overseas tax authorities (audits etc.) as required.
* Ensuring robust processes and controls are maintained in respect of UK tax compliance. Taking the steps required to make sure that the CFO is able to sign a clean SAO certificate in relation to UK tax compliance. Providing clear and practical support to CFO's in other territories in order to help them manage their tax risk.
* Providing practical and timely advice to group legal and commercial teams on the tax impact of specific business transactions (e.g. new products, acquisitions/disposals, property deals etc).
* Providing tax support and advice to overseas Group companies, to include set-up of tax systems, processes and controls for new companies.
* Representing the Group on relevant industry bodies and lobbying the tax authorities either through these groups or independently.
* Line managing 2 direct reports (i.e. setting and reviewing objectives, monitoring performance, creating networks at all levels, actively promoting training and development).

Technical Skills

* Excellent knowledge of UK tax legislation.
* Good knowledge of key overseas tax issues affecting a UK multinational operating overseas.
* Good statutory and regulatory financial reporting knowledge.
* ACA/ATII qualified or equivalent experience.

For more information, please contact Mo Hanslod at Brewer Morris

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