Interim Head of Tax - LH42328

Job Title: Interim Head of Tax

Location: London/Hybrid

Duration: c. 6 months

Day Rate: c. £1000 per day

Our client, a PE backed international business are looking for an interim Head of Tax to join them for 6 months initially, on a hybrid working basis. As the interim Head of Tax, your repsonsibilities would be, but not limited to:

• Lead ongoing tax investigations and manage legacy withholding tax matters to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Develop and implement streamlined processes for routine tax compliance, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with international tax standards.
• Identify potential tax issues, challenges, and opportunities across the business, proposing and implementing processes to address and resolve them.
• Work closely with the leadership team to design the tax function's future direction, ensuring it aligns with the company’s growth strategy and operational needs.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to senior management on all tax-related matters, including transfer pricing, indirect taxes, and local tax regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings, audits, and reporting across the group, maintaining adherence to local and international tax laws.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax legislation and global tax reforms, advising the business on potential impacts and opportunities.
• Drive the development of tax risk management strategies to protect the company from potential tax liabilities.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors and auditors to manage tax risks and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in tax management within a private equity-backed, international environment.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing, and international tax compliance.
• Experience in establishing and refining tax processes and systems within a global business.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex tax issues efficiently and proactively.
• Strong understanding of global tax regulations, and the ability to navigate and influence tax strategy across multiple jurisdictions.
• Degree in Taxation, Accounting, or a related field (CTA, ACA, or equivalent qualification desirable).

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