Associate Tax Director in London

Associate Director - International Tax Audit, Planning & Projects Location: Reading or London (Hybrid Working - 2-3 Days Onsite) Contract Length: 12 Months Rate: Competitive hourly rate Overview We are seeking an experienced Associate Director - International Tax Audit, Planning & Projects to join a high-performing global tax function. This role will be responsible for leading international tax planning initiatives, managing tax audits and disputes, supporting M&A activity, and driving complex tax-related projects across multiple jurisdictions outside the US. The successful candidate will act as a key strategic partner to finance, legal, treasury, and business stakeholders, while leading a team of tax professionals and identifying opportunities to improve tax processes through technology and automation. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage international tax planning initiatives, restructuring activities, and strategic tax projects across multiple jurisdictions outside the US. Provide tax support and advice on mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. Manage and oversee tax audits, enquiries, disputes, and litigation matters with tax authorities globally. Oversee all aspects of the international corporate tax compliance lifecycle, including tax returns, reviews, reporting requirements, and stakeholder management. Build and maintain effective relationships with tax authorities and external advisors. Collaborate with senior tax leadership to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and efficiency of international tax processes. Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, and FP&A teams to deliver compliant and commercially effective tax solutions. Drive process improvements and enhance operational efficiency through the use of automation and digital technologies, including AI, Alteryx, Qlik, and other finance transformation tools. Lead, coach, and develop a team of tax professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. Extensive experience within corporate and international taxation, ideally gained within a large multinational environment. Strong technical knowledge of corporate income tax principles and international tax matters. Proven experience managing tax audits, disputes, and compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions. Demonstrated experience leading tax planning projects and supporting corporate transactions. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing teams. Preferred Experience Professional tax or accounting qualification such as CTA, CPA, Master's in Tax, or Master's in Accounting. Experience using OneSource Tax Provision, SAP, or similar tax and finance systems. Strong data management, automation, and process improvement experience. Exposure to Alteryx, Qlik, AI-enabled solutions, or other digital finance tools. Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and work effectively within complex global organisations. Strong communication, negotiation, and consensus-building skills. Proven ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining focus on key business objectives.If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website