Director, Tax (London)

We’re looking for a Director, Tax to join us in London. The Director, Tax will advise senior management on relevant tax aspects within the Liberty Global group, with a core aspect of the job being responsible for an international scope, but with focus on the UK corporate central structure and business developments. The Director, Tax will provide support on an adhoc basis for all global tax functions including compliance, financial reporting, GET and indirect tax.

What will you be doing?

• Managing LG’s consolidated UK tax position, including CFC position, UK International Movement of Capital rules.
• Develop, evaluate and implement UK tax planning strategies that will help maximize company’s after-tax profit and cash flow from operations.
• Proactively monitor both the development of international tax rules & LG aggregated business across the broader footprint.
• Takes a strategic view and recommendation of necessary changes to the group structure and related documentation.
• Lead and execute tax projects to ensure corporate tax objectives are met effectively and efficiently.
• Understand tax implications and develop efficient strategy with regards to (UK) financing structure.
• Managing the (UK) tax aspects around financing and derivative transactions and structures.
• Managing the optimal number of legal entities and the appropriate intercompany funding structures such as intercompany loan and equity investments.
• Lead execution of related projects.
• Manage tax aspects of international projects as assigned, including acquisitions/dispositions/(new) ventures, relevant Due Diligence and structuring aspects & ensure efficient use of external resources.
• Support and maintain relationship with HMRC.
• Being able to manage this relationship in the context of current requirements of transparency and shareholders interests.
• Management/optimization of external tax fees.
• Contributes to tax awareness/appreciation within the Company, and works with other departments in a “Customer” oriented approach.
• Participate in our culture where Belonging is for everyone and contributes to our wellbeing.
• Foster environment in which all members of Corporate Tax Team work as team to achieve goals and objectives for the group.

We tend to look for people with:

• Proven experience in a senior role within a large group environment or advisory firm.
• UK Corporate Tax knowledge within an international context.
• Strong commercial and technical acumen.
• Results orientation, solutions focused.
• The ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial culture.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + bonus.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more.
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance.
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%.
• Access to our car benefit scheme.
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us.
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team.

Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures. We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia. Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series. Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence. And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet. Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We’re 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So we’re keen to hear from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.