Head of Life Tax

About the role

Senior tax leader to join M&G’s Group Tax team as Head of Life Tax, leading our Life tax function and supporting a dynamic and evolving business.

What you’ll do

• Lead all aspects of Life tax compliance and reporting, ensuring high-quality delivery in a well-controlled environment.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the Life business, supporting strategic initiatives, transactions and regulatory change.
• Manage key relationships with HMRC, auditors and senior stakeholders across Finance, Risk and the business.
• Play a key role in managing tax risk and contributing to the Group’s wider tax strategy and control framework.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, driving capability development and continuous improvement.

About you

• Deep expertise in Life/insurance taxation, with strong technical and judgement skills.
• Proven experience leading teams and working with senior stakeholders in complex organisations.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to translate technical issues into clear business advice.
• Strong focus on governance, risk management and delivery.

Why join M&G?

You will be joining a collaborative, high-performing tax team operating at the heart of a FTSE 100 financial services group. The role offers the opportunity to shape tax strategy, influence business decisions and help design sustainable operating models in an increasingly complex global tax environment.

What we offer

At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond.

• 18% pension scheme (13% employer + 5% employee contributions).
• Share Save and Share Incentive Plan.
• 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with option to purchase up to 5 extra days and flexible time off.
• Inspiring Families policy with comprehensive paid maternity, adoption, surrogacy and paternity leave.
• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance with family options.

We celebrate diversity and inclusivity. M&G welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neuro-divergent conditions. If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying, please let us know at careers@mandg.com.