At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tax strategy across Europe, optimising compliance and risk management.
- Company: Join Brambles, a global leader in sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, healthcare, and generous holiday options.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global sustainability while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Extensive tax experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 £ per year.
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Develop and implement tax structures and strategies to support Brambles’ growth and business plans in the region, including optimizing the value of tax attributes such as losses and credits.
- Ensure the timely filing of direct and indirect tax returns across the region, maintaining compliance with local regulations.
- Develop, monitor, and improve tax risk management policies, and oversee audits and litigation to mitigate risks.
- Provide high-quality, targeted tax advice to business units in the region, fostering strong relationships and supporting business expansion and restructuring initiatives.
- Lead all tax aspects of M&A activities, including due diligence, transaction structuring, tax gain/loss analysis, and managing SPA tax covenants to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.
- Oversee transfer pricing policies and documentation, including the negotiation and maintenance of APAs, management charges, royalties, and intercompany agreements.
- Work with Treasury and Finance teams to optimize intercompany funding structures, ensure efficient cash repatriation, manage thin capitalization, and support broader capital management initiatives.
- Manage and develop the regional tax team, ensuring the team is adequately resourced and skilled to deliver on corporate and business objectives.
- Manage relationships with tax authorities, external advisers, and institutions, including lobbying and consulting on tax reforms relevant to Brambles.
What We’re Looking For:
- Extensive tax experience gained in large global organisations within supply chain, FMCG, retail, or similar industries.
- Strong VAT expertise, essential for navigating the region’s high volume of VAT related issues.
- Proven people leader with the ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a diverse team.
- Skilled stakeholder manager, able to influence across functions and jurisdictions.
- Communicates complex tax and technical matters clearly and simply for non-specialists.
- Solid grounding from Big 4 experience.
- Holds a tax qualification; an accounting qualification is a plus (one is required).
- Strong all-round tax technical capability with a pragmatic, business-focused approach.
What’s in It for You?
- Annual bonus & Shares
- Car allowance
- Private healthcare (family cover)
- 25 days holiday + statutory holidays, with the option to buy/sell 5 additional days
- Up to 15% company pension
- Life Assurance x4
Brambles is an inclusive employer. We want every candidate to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process, and while at work. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential.
Senior Director, European Tax in Addlestone employer: Brambles
At CHEP, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer that champions sustainability and innovation in supply chain solutions. Our London-based team enjoys a vibrant work culture that promotes flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model, alongside competitive benefits such as a generous share scheme, private healthcare, and ample career progression opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment that values diversity and continuous learning.
