Head of Tax

Head of Tax

Location: Surrey, hybrid working.

Salary: £110,000/£130,000 circa + bonus + benefits

About Them

Alexander Lloyd are delighted to be partnering a Global Financial Services organisation who operate across 80 countries, due to growth they are now seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Tax to lead their tax strategy and operations, ensuring compliance and optimisation across all tax-related matters.

Job Summary

As the Head of Tax, you will take ownership of the company's tax strategy, compliance, and planning efforts. You will oversee tax reporting, manage relationships with tax authorities, and provide strategic guidance on tax-related issues to support the company's financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement the company's tax strategy to optimize tax efficiency, minimize liabilities, and align with the overall business objectives.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations, including corporate tax, VAT, insurance premium tax, and international tax obligations.
• Tax Reporting: Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of all tax returns, financial statements, and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Tax Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage tax risks. Implement strategies to mitigate tax-related risks and maintain effective internal controls.
• Tax Audits: Lead the management of tax audits and investigations, liaising with tax authorities, external advisors, and internal stakeholders as necessary.
• Transfer Pricing: Oversee transfer pricing policies and documentation, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with legal, finance, and business units to provide advice on tax implications for various business initiatives, transactions, and projects.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop the tax team, fostering a high-performance culture. Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring continuous learning and development.
• Legislative Monitoring: Keep abreast of changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry trends, assessing their impact on the company and adjusting strategies accordingly.

Key Requirements

• Education: A relevant tax qualification (e.g., CTA, ACA, ACCA) is essential.
• Experience: 8-10+ years of experience in tax roles, with a significant portion within the financial services industry.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of corporate tax laws, VAT, insurance premium tax, international tax regulations, and transfer pricing within the insurance industry.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a tax team effectively.
• Analytical Skills: High level of analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong attention to detail.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven experience interacting with senior leadership, tax authorities, external advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Compliance Focus: Strong understanding of tax compliance frameworks, including industry regulations such as Solvency II.

What They Offer

Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, performance-based bonuses, and more.

Please quote 51000 on email , in the first instance and to support a quick and efficient shortlisting process for our client we ask you to expand on the key candidate requirements above alongside sending your Cv, notice period and salary expectations would also be advantageous.

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