Head of Tax

Elixirr is looking for a Head of Tax to lead its tax function. Reporting to the Group CFO, the role will ensure timely tax compliance globally and lead tax planning and due diligence on future potential acquisitions. Elixirr International plc is quoted on AIM following its successful IPO in 2020. The business provides management consultancy services to corporate clients in many jurisdictions including the UK, USA, Europe and South Africa. The fast pace of international growth makes this an exciting time to join the Group as Head of Tax.

Elixirr prides itself on doing things differently and has positioned itself as the Challenger Consultancy. We are ambitious, growing rapidly and we would like the right candidate to join us on our growth journey!

Role Purpose

The role of the Head of Tax is to oversee all tax-related matters for the organisation, ensuring compliance with tax laws across multiple jurisdictions. This role involves strategic tax planning, tax risk management, and optimising tax efficiency while maintaining compliance. The Head of Tax will work closely with the global finance team and external tax advisors to implement best practices and contribute to the overall financial health of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee tax planning, compliance and reporting for UK, US, South Africa and other international jurisdictions.
• Develop and implement strategies to manage the Group’s tax position and effective tax rate, while ensuring full compliance with all tax regulations.
• Lead the preparation and review of direct and indirect tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Provide guidance on tax implications for business decisions, including working with external advisors on acquisition tax diligence and structuring.
• Liaise with HR in relation to employment taxes, taxation of equity awards and internationally mobile employees.
• Ensure proper documentation and internal controls related to tax reporting and compliance, including proactive reviews of transaction recording to ensure tax-compliant treatment.
• Ensure appropriate transfer pricing policies are in place across the Group.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure proper tax accounting in financial statements, including tax provisioning and deferred tax calculations.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the Group, ensuring proactive adjustments to tax strategies.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities.
• Provide leadership and guidance to other team members on tax-related matters.
• Manage external tax advisors to deliver cost-effective advice.

Experience Required:

• Experience at a senior level within the tax function of an international business.
• Experience of UK and US (federal and state) tax laws and regulations.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in tax management, including some years in a tax leadership role.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• CTA qualified or other recognised qualification in accountancy or taxation.
• Minimum 2:1 UK and US direct and indirect tax knowledge, including tax accounting.
• M&A tax diligence and structuring.
• Transfer pricing.

Desirable

• International tax knowledge, including for South Africa, France, Germany and Croatia.
• Good knowledge of technical accounting (IFRS).
• Experience with Sage Intacct.

Personal Attributes

• Strong sense of ownership, embracing accountability for all tax matters.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and management skills.
• Good attention to detail, staying organised and able to “see the big picture”.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter, proactive and energetic.
• Flexible, able to multitask and work to achieve tight deadlines.
• Exhibit excellent professional ethics.
• Self-aware, embrace feedback and strive for continual improvement as well as supporting development of others.
• The drive to continue building Elixirr and a relentless focus on the highest quality of work.

Note: While this is expected to be a full-time role given the growth and international complexity of the Group, for the right candidate it may be possible to consider the role either on a part-time basis or for the role to also assume responsibility for Group Treasury.