At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tax strategy and advise senior finance teams on complex tax matters.
- Company: Global insurance group with a dynamic and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: £140,000 salary, 30% bonus, hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with significant career growth.
- Why this job: Become a trusted partner in a pivotal role influencing major financial decisions.
- Qualifications: ACA/CTA qualified with experience at Senior Manager level.
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).
Tax in City of London employer: Pro-Recruitment Group
Join a leading global insurance group in the heart of the City of London, where you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid working environment that promotes collaboration and innovation. As the Head of Tax, you will not only enjoy a competitive salary and substantial bonus but also benefit from a culture that values professional growth and offers opportunities to engage with senior stakeholders across the business. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work atmosphere, this role is perfect for those seeking a meaningful career in a prestigious financial services setting.
