Head of Tax – Group Leadership Role

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished Head of Tax to lead and coordinate all tax matters across a listed financial services and technology group. This senior leadership position holds group‑wide responsibility for tax strategy, governance, compliance, optimisation and risk management in a complex, multi‑entity environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group’s tax strategy aligned with commercial objectives.
• Take ownership of all material and outstanding tax matters, ensuring proper assessment, prioritisation and resolution.
• Establish a consolidated view of the Group’s tax position, risks, obligations and opportunities.
• Identify and implement tax optimisation opportunities while maintaining compliance.
• Implement consistent tax processes, structures, policies and controls across all entities.
• Strengthen tax governance and risk‑management frameworks.
• Oversee corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, capital gains tax, employee taxes and other direct/indirect taxes.
• Lead transfer pricing and international tax strategy, including inter‑company arrangements and documentation.
• Manage tax reporting, provisioning, deferred tax calculations and related financial disclosures.
• Provide strategic tax advice on acquisitions, restructures, financing, new products and major transactions.
• Partner with Finance and Treasury on funding structures, capital management and related tax considerations.
• Advise executive leadership on significant tax risks, optimisation opportunities and legislative developments.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities, external auditors, advisers and service providers.

Required profile

• Extensive experience leading tax functions in a multi‑entity, listed organisation.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior executives.
• Proven track record in tax strategy, governance and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• Corporate income tax
• VAT and other indirect taxes
• Transfer pricing and international tax
• Tax reporting and provisioning
• Tax optimisation and risk management