Head of Tax

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This is an exciting opportunity to join Inspired Thinking Group, an organization experiencing growth and expansion across the UK, EU, and US. We are looking for an experienced Head of Tax to lead our tax strategy and operations, enhance tax efficiencies, and support the business in navigating various fiscal landscapes. As our group\’s tax environment evolves, we need someone capable of managing both domestic and international tax matters effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Tax Leadership and Governance:
   • Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with business objectives to optimize tax efficiencies across the UK, EU, and US.
   • Create and maintain governance frameworks to ensure compliance with tax laws, working with executive and cross-functional teams to address compliance risks.
2. SAO Compliant Tax Regime Implementation:
   • Lead planning and implementation of a Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliant tax regime, preparing the organization for future requirements.
   • Establish internal controls and reporting structures to ensure compliance with SAO regulations, collaborating with finance and operational teams.
3. Remedial Actions from Acquisition Due Diligence:
   • Oversee the identification and implementation of actions from recent acquisition due diligence processes to ensure tax compliance and strategic alignment.
4. Management of Key Ongoing Tax Projects:
   • Manage projects including Thin Capitalisation, Transfer Pricing, Sales and Use Tax compliance, and European Sales Tax compliance.
5. Global Financial Oversight and Tax Reporting:
   • Oversee the global year-end tax provision process, ensuring accuracy in current and deferred tax provisioning across regions.
   • Provide oversight on statutory tax disclosures, understanding tax implications at group and subsidiary levels.
6. Executive Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
   • Build relationships with finance and executive teams to analyze tax data, supporting tax computations and returns prepared by external advisors.
   • Act as the main contact with external tax advisory firms, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
7. Owning and Managing Professional Advisor Relationships:
   • Maintain effective relationships with tax advisors, ensuring high-quality service and strategic support.
8. Advanced Tax Strategy for Corporate Payments and VAT/GST:
   • Guide computation and forecasting of UK Corporation Tax and similar taxes in the EU and US, ensuring compliance and strategic optimization.
   • Advise on VAT (UK and EU) and Sales & Use Tax (US), integrating these into financial strategies and improving indirect tax processes.
9. Innovative Tax Process Optimization and Control:
   • Audit and improve existing tax processes and controls, focusing on intra-group transactions and international operations.
   • Develop documentation frameworks for tax-related processes applicable across regions.
10. Executive Leadership and Talent Development:
    • Collaborate with finance teams in the UK, US, and Netherlands, potentially hiring additional tax support.
    • Mentor finance professionals and lead initiatives for process improvements.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a tax leadership role within a multinational setting covering UK, EU, and US jurisdictions.
• CTA or ACA qualification with relevant international tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of strategic tax planning and international regulation.
• Excellent analytical, strategic, and communication skills, with the ability to work with regional executive teams.
• Leadership skills to develop and mentor talent.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including holiday entitlement, wellbeing initiatives, pension, medical plans, flexible working, discounts, awards, and family-friendly policies.

We Value Diversity

We champion diversity and ensure fair treatment for all applicants, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are committed to increasing the visibility of underrepresented groups within our organization and the wider industry.

We foster a supportive environment through community groups such as Black ITGers, LGBTQ+ Together, and others, promoting connection and inclusivity.

What Next?

If you\’re interested, please submit your application, and our team will be in touch.

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