Senior Group Tax Manager

A leader in its field looking for a Senior Group Tax Manager

I'm working with a leading global research and data business. The Group has a complex international footprint and is undergoing ongoing transformation focused on operational simplification, cost discipline and strategic repositioning. And strengthening governance and controls across Finance and Tax.
The Role

This Senior Tax Manager role is a critical appointment within the Group Finance function, ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the Group tax team while supporting the ongoing evolution of the groups tax strategy, compliance, controls and operating model.

The Senior Tax Manager will oversee UK and international corporate tax, lead on transfer pricing review and overhaul, and provide effective oversight across other taxes including employment taxes and VAT. The role will also play a key part in managing external advisors and driving work in-house where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities
Tax Governance & Controls

Design and build the Group's tax governance framework, policies and controls

Formalise and develop compliance with UK, European and other International applicable statutory requirements, directives and guidelines including CCO, SAO, BRR, CFC, BEPS and OECD

Strengthen tax processes, documentation and internal controls across the Group

Support Group-level reporting, including uncertain tax positions where relevant

UK Corporate Tax

Lead UK corporation tax compliance and reporting, including computations, filings and payments. Work to bring this in-house

Manage UK tax provisions and support statutory and group reporting processes

Act as primary contact for HMRC matters, enquiries and correspondence

Lead on the R&D claim process

Global Corporation Tax Oversight

Provide oversight and coordination of corporate tax compliance across the group and in particular the US, European and APAC territories.

Support with local tax filings and issues where relevant

Ensure consistent application of Group tax policies across jurisdictions

Monitor global tax developments and assess their impact on the Group

Global Tax Accounting

Lead the external tax reporting process for half year and year end

Build in-house capabilities to manage this process reducing the reliance on external specialists

Manage the monthly tax accounting and reporting requirements including reconciliations, bookings into ERP system and related invoicing

Develop clear guidance on tax implications of intercompany transactions

Manage relationship with auditors and advisors

Transfer Pricing

Manage and improve the transfer pricing policies and processes, reducing reliance on external specialists

Ensure transfer pricing policies are compliant, robust and aligned with business operations

Oversee preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation

Other Taxes

Provide oversight across employment taxes, VAT and other indirect taxes

Ensure appropriate controls, compliance and risk management across these areas.

Support regional financial controllers and other stakeholders with tax audits and reviews with tax authorities

Team & Stakeholder Management

Manage and develop a geographically dispersed Group tax team

Coordinate effectively with Finance, Legal and other internal stakeholders

Manage relationships with external advisors and drive efficiency and value for money

Reduce reliance on external advisors by bringing core activities in-house over time

Candidate Profile
Essential Experience & Skills:

Strong UK corporate tax expertise within a multinational group

Proven experience in transfer pricing, including policy design and documentation

Experience of managing day-to-day tax operations in a complex, international business

Strong knowledge of global tax regulations, transfer pricing guidelines and IFRS tax requirements.

Good working knowledge of other taxes, particularly in UK (employment taxes, RDEC, VAT)

Experience dealing with HMRC and managing enquiries

Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic business environment

Strong communications skills

Qualifications:
ACA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification (preferred)
Why Join:

High-impact senior role with ownership of the Group tax function day-to-day

Opportunity to build, shape and modernise tax governance, controls and processes

Exposure to international operations within a well-known listed group

Hybrid working model

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