Senior Group Tax Manager

I'm working with a leading global research and data business. The Group has a complex international footprint and is undergoing ongoing transformation focused on operational simplification, cost discipline and strategic repositioning, while strengthening governance and controls across Finance and Tax.

This Senior Tax Manager role is a critical appointment within the Group Finance function, ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the Group tax team while supporting the ongoing evolution of the group's tax strategy, compliance, controls and operating model. The Senior Tax Manager will oversee UK and international corporate tax, lead on transfer pricing review and overhaul, and provide effective oversight across other taxes including employment taxes and VAT. The role will also play a key part in managing external advisors and driving work in-house where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Governance & Controls
  • Design and build the Group's tax governance framework, policies and controls.
  • Formalise and develop compliance with UK, European and other International applicable statutory requirements, directives and guidelines including CCO, SAO, BRR, CFC, BEPS and OECD.
  • Strengthen tax processes, documentation and internal controls across the Group.
  • Support Group-level reporting, including uncertain tax positions where relevant.
• UK Corporate Tax
  • Lead UK corporation tax compliance and reporting, including computations, filings and payments.
  • Work to bring this in-house.
  • Manage UK tax provisions and support statutory and group reporting processes.
  • Act as primary contact for HMRC matters, enquiries and correspondence.
  • Lead on the R&D claim process.
• Global Corporation Tax Oversight
  • Provide oversight and coordination of corporate tax compliance across the group and in particular the US, European and APAC territories.
  • Support with local tax filings and issues where relevant.
  • Ensure consistent application of Group tax policies across jurisdictions.
  • Monitor global tax developments and assess their impact on the Group.
• Global Tax Accounting
  • Lead the external tax reporting process for half year and year end.
  • Build in-house capabilities to manage this process reducing the reliance on external specialists.
  • Manage the monthly tax accounting and reporting requirements including reconciliations, bookings into ERP system and related invoicing.
  • Develop clear guidance on tax implications of intercompany transactions.
  • Manage relationship with auditors and advisors.
• Transfer Pricing
  • Manage and improve the transfer pricing policies and processes, reducing reliance on external specialists.
  • Ensure transfer pricing policies are compliant, robust and aligned with business operations.
  • Oversee preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation.
• Other Taxes
  • Provide oversight across employment taxes, VAT and other indirect taxes.
  • Ensure appropriate controls, compliance and risk management across these areas.
  • Support regional financial controllers and other stakeholders with tax audits and reviews with tax authorities.
• Team & Stakeholder Management
  • Manage and develop a geographically dispersed Group tax team.
  • Coordinate effectively with Finance, Legal and other internal stakeholders.
  • Manage relationships with external advisors and drive efficiency and value for money.
  • Reduce reliance on external advisors by bringing core activities in-house over time.

Candidate Profile

• Strong UK corporate tax expertise within a multinational group.
• Proven experience in transfer pricing, including policy design and documentation.
• Experience of managing day-to-day tax operations in a complex, international business.
• Strong knowledge of global tax regulations, transfer pricing guidelines and IFRS tax requirements.
• Good working knowledge of other taxes, particularly in UK (employment taxes, RDEC, VAT).
• Experience dealing with HMRC and managing enquiries.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic business environment.
• Strong communications skills.

Qualifications

• ACA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification (preferred).

Why Join

• High-impact senior role with ownership of the Group tax function day-to-day.
• Opportunity to build, shape and modernise tax governance, controls and processes.
• Exposure to international operations within a well-known listed group.
• Hybrid working model.