Compliance Business Partner (Financial Services)

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 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. 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., Engage with complex tax issues in a dynamic, non-hierarchical environment where your impact is visible. 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. 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. 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. Exposure to financial services or insurance is a plus, but not essential. understanding of partial exemption and global indirect tax regimes. Data Savvy: Comfortable working with imperfect data and legacy systems; Occasional international travel may be required for oversight and collaboration with regional teams.