International Tax Manager - Fixed term contract & hybrid working

This global engineering company, with over 15,000 employees across more than 30 countries, has an opening for an experienced and strategic International Tax Manager to join the global tax team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

This role will be instrumental in managing international tax matters across UK and Europe, ensuring compliance, optimizing tax positions, and supporting business through proactive tax planning and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

· Cross border tax Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to business units by providing clear, actionable tax guidance on cross-border transactions and keeping them informed of relevant tax developments and implications.

· M&A, Entity Rationalization & Group Reorganizations: Drive tax aspects of strategic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, internal restructurings, and legal entity closures. Provide tax due diligence, structuring advice, and execution support to ensure compliance and optimize tax positions across jurisdictions.

· Transaction Advisory & Contract Review: Provide expert tax input on tenders, contracts, and agreements to ensure tax-efficient structuring and compliance. Support with group restructurings activities, including group entity closures, M&A transactions.

· Tax Controversy & Risk Management: Provide technical insights and strategically manage tax audits, queries, refund claims and appeals.

· Tax Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement tax-efficient structures and strategies in collaboration with Group Tax and Regional Finance.

Candidate Specification

· Professional qualifications and extensive relevant experience in international tax, preferablly in a multinational environment or Big 4 firm

· Strong understanding of transfer pricing, indirect taxes, and cross-border tax planning.

· Experience with tax technology and automation tools is a plus.

This role is a Fixed Term contract but could become permanent. A hybrid working pattern is on offer.

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