At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tax strategy and advise senior finance teams on complex tax matters.
- Company: Global insurance group with a collaborative and dynamic culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 30% bonus, hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Join a leading firm and make a significant impact on tax strategy.
- Qualifications: ACA/CTA qualified with experience at Senior Manager level or above.
The predicted salary is between 140000 - 140000 £ per year.
A global insurance group will be making a London-based Head of Tax appointment. Reporting to the CFO, the Head of Tax will be a trusted business partner to cross-functional teams, taking a varied, commercial role and ownership for the full breadth of tax matters.
Responsibilities will include:
- Advising and presenting to senior finance stakeholders on potential tax issues, providing strategic direction and keeping abreast of legislative/policy developments
- Advising transaction and investment management teams, supporting with structuring acquisitions and investment-related activities from a tax perspective
- Oversight, review and management of all direct, indirect and international tax/TP matters impacting the group (other than employment tax & global mobility which is handled by HR)
- Guidance on cashflow forecasts as relating to tax
- Management of quarterly and year-end tax reporting
- Managing relations with outsourced advisors and tax authorities
- Building and maintaining relationships with finance and wider teams, becoming a trusted business partner and recognised subject matter expert
The successful candidate:
- ACA/CTA qualification with post-qualified experience operating at/above Senior Manager level
- Open to either practice or in-house backgrounds; in-house/secondment experience in the Lloyd’s market, private equity/buy-side M&A advantageous
- Broad experience with corporate, international and M&A tax, with indirect or wider tax exposure considered advantageous
- Experience managing/overseeing tax compliance and reporting processes
- Any prior exposure to US taxes helpful
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to present and influence, and challenge at senior levels
- The right to work permanently in the UK is required for this post (no sponsorship available)
Head of Tax in City of London employer: Pro-Recruitment Group
As a global insurance group based in the heart of London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that champions professional growth and collaboration. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, while our competitive salary package, including a 30% bonus and comprehensive benefits, reflects our commitment to rewarding talent. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team where your expertise in tax will be valued and where you can make a significant impact across the organisation.
