Indirect Tax Business Partner (London Area)

Job Title: Indirect Tax Business Partner Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days per week) Salary: Up to £105,000 + Bonus Type: Permanent Sector: Global Financial Services / Insurance Overview: A global financial services group with a strong international footprint is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Business Partner to join its London-based tax function. This is a high-impact, hybrid role that blends strategic business partnering with hands-on compliance oversight, particularly across VAT and insurance premium tax (IPT). The successful candidate will lead a small team and play a key role in transforming the tax function through data, technology, and process improvement. Why This Role? Progression Path: This role is part of long-term succession planning, offering clear progression opportunities. Global Exposure: Work within a truly international business with potential for global mobility (e.g., US, EU, APAC). Complexity & Challenge: Engage with complex tax issues in a dynamic, non-hierarchical environment where your impact is visible. Innovation Focus: Be part of a team that embraces automation, AI, and continuous improvement to drive efficiency and free up time for strategic work Key Responsibilities: Business Partnering & Advisory Act as the go-to advisor for indirect tax matters across the business. Lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives, embedding tax considerations into broader business decisions. Build strong relationships across finance, operations, and upstream data teams to ensure accurate and timely tax inputs. Influence stakeholders to improve data quality and implement robust control frameworks. Present insights and updates to senior leadership and governance forums. Compliance & Operational Oversight Oversee VAT and IPT compliance across multiple jurisdictions, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Manage and mentor a team of three, supporting their development and performance. Own indirect tax general ledger accounts and ensure alignment with financial reporting. Stay current on global tax legislation and assess its impact on the business. Contribute to the design and testing of tax controls and risk mitigation strategies. Technology & Process Improvement Champion the use of technology, automation, and AI to streamline tax processes. Collaborate with finance and change teams to align tax operations with broader transformation goals. Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and enhance data integrity. What We’re Looking For: Qualifications: ACA or CTA qualified with 5+ years post-qualification experience. Experience: Background in either practice or industry. Exposure to financial services or insurance is a plus, but not essential. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of UK VAT and IPT; understanding of partial exemption and global indirect tax regimes. Data Savvy: Comfortable working with imperfect data and legacy systems; able to identify gaps and drive improvements. Mindset: Commercially aware, proactive, and solutions focused. A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment. Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build trust across functions. Tech Curious: Interest in leveraging new technologies (e.g., GenAI) to improve outcomes. Additional Info: Occasional international travel may be required for oversight and collaboration with regional teams. Interviews are expected to begin in early June and will follow a two-stage process.