London - Hybrid (3/4 days in their office each week)
Strong total comp offering
A growing financial services business is seeking to appoint a Head of Tax to lead its global tax function. This is a senior leadership role offering broad exposure across all areas of taxation, commercial decision-making, corporate structuring, and business growth initiatives.
Reporting directly into senior leadership, the successful candidate will take ownership of the group's tax strategy, governance, compliance, reporting, advisory activity, and tax risk management across multiple jurisdictions. The role will also lead and develop an established tax team while acting as a trusted adviser to key stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Operations, and the wider business.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced in-house tax professional looking for a highly commercial role within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the global tax function and provide strategic tax advice to senior management.
- Develop and implement the group's tax strategy whilst ensuring alignment with commercial objectives.
- Identify and manage tax risks across the organisation.
- Act as the primary point of contact for tax matters across the business.
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance obligations across relevant jurisdictions.
- Ensure accurate and timely tax reporting under IFRS and local GAAP requirements.
- Manage tax provisions, disclosures and year-end reporting processes.
- Oversee tax audits and manage relationships with external advisers and tax authorities.
International Tax
- Lead all international tax matters across the group's global operations.
- Advise on cross-border transactions, intercompany arrangements and transfer pricing matters.
- Monitor and assess the impact of changes in global tax legislation and emerging tax developments.
- Support the business on international expansion initiatives and new market entries.
Tax Advisory & Business Partnering
- Provide commercially focused tax advice on a wide range of business activities and projects.
- Partner with senior stakeholders on strategic transactions, financing arrangements and business initiatives.
- Advise on tax-efficient operating models and legal entity structures.
- Support investment, trading and operational teams on the tax implications of new products, transactions and business activities.
Structuring & Transactions
- Lead tax analysis and structuring advice relating to corporate reorganisations, acquisitions, new business initiatives and legal entity changes.
- Assess the tax implications of transactions and provide practical solutions to support business objectives.
- Work closely with Legal and Finance teams to implement tax-efficient structures while maintaining strong governance standards.
- Lead, mentor and develop the tax team.
- Establish clear processes, controls and governance frameworks.
- Support succession planning and ongoing development of the function.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
This role would suit someone who:
- In-house experience or director/partner level at a practice firm
- FS experience is a must - trading experience preferred (again, not a must)
Head of Tax (Financial Services) in London employer: Pure Search
As a Senior Compliance Business Partner, you'll join a dynamic and supportive team that values collaboration and innovation in the heart of the UK financial services sector. Our hybrid working model promotes a healthy work-life balance, while our commitment to employee development ensures you have ample opportunities for growth and advancement. With a focus on fair value and customer-centric decision-making, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business in a culture that prioritises accountability and excellence.
