Director of global tax and strategic projects in London

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Why we need this role

Group tax is responsible for the oversight of all direct and indirect taxes across the COLT Group. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Group Finance, this role is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of the Group’s tax affairs, involving a mixture of advisory, compliance and reporting activities. In addition, the role will have oversight of strategic projects within the Group, including Group restructuring, M&A activities and integration projects. The successful candidate will lead an international team across the UK, Europe, India and Asia.

What you will do

• Ensure understanding and compliance with taxes in all global jurisdictions where COLT operates.
• Work closely with the shareholder on tax and project planning across the wider group.
• Provide guidance to finance colleagues on tax treatments and implications of both customer and supplier contracts.
• Lead and manage integration activities, M&A transactions, Group restructuring and recapitalisations.
• Procure external tax advisors where appropriate to assist with compliance activities.
• Work with auditors to ensure timely year-end tax reporting for both group and local statutory accounts.
• Ensure robust, documented controls are in place on all tax and finance processes, and that touchpoints between teams are efficient.
• Develop and strengthen the group’s tax risk framework, policies and processes.
• Prioritise team resources in order to deliver value-add outputs in a timely and efficient manner.

What we're looking for

• Manage tax specialists and analysts, supporting on activities such as tax returns and providing development support.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws, regulations and requirements, keeping up-to-date with changes that might impact policies.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities based on tax regulations and laws.
• Review and sign off tax returns, ensuring they are accurately completed.
• Implement tax strategies to maximise efficiencies and minimise liabilities.
• Provide guidance to colleagues on tax issues and strategies.
• Manage internal and external audits of the tax area.

Skills

• Building and Managing Teams
• Tax Policy Planning
• Supervisory Leadership
• Tax Law
• Corporate Taxation
• Tax Compliance
• Tax Analysis

Education

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance or Accounting or a relevant field.

What we offer you:

Looking to make a mark? At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do. Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions. Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want. We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.

Diversity and inclusion

Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.

Most recently we have signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan and trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders. Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages.

Benefits

Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health. Flexible working hours and the option to work from home. Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies. Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities. Global Family Leave Policy. Employee Assistance Program. Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.

A global network

When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.