Working for a large FTSE listed business, the Group Tax Director will report to the CFO and lead a small team. You will lead the tax agenda for the Group across all areas of tax and elevate the tax function to ensure it is partnering with and adding value to the business. Specific responsibilities include:
* Develop the tax strategy to ensure compliance and reporting obligations are met, opportunities are realised, and risk is managed
* Provide significant business support - covering major transactions (restructurings, prospective acquisitions), as well as day to day operational tax queries
* Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, advisors and tax authorities
* Create a fit for purpose tax team and the development and mentoring of direct reports including providing tax training to the wider business as required.
You will be a qualified accountant and/or tax professional with experience across managing across all taxes for a large business. You will be in a leadership role and be able to demonstrate success in driving change, taking accountability for leading new initiatives and stakeholder management. You will be a motivated self-starter with a commercial mindset. Please get in touch for a confidential discussion.