Head of Tax

£Six Figure Salary + Exec Package (Central London / Hybrid Working)

Our client is a fast growing, international PE backed Group that is looking to identify a Head of Tax. With revenues in excess of £500m, the business is continuing to scale through ambitious M&A and organic expansion. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, this is a true greenfield opportunity to build the tax capability from the ground up, transitioning from a predominantly outsourced model to a strategically aligned, in-house function. The role will span all areas of tax, working closely with external advisors, senior finance leadership, and the Board to design and implement a robust global tax framework. This will be both a hands‑on and strategic‑level role within a complex, growing organisation where the successful candidate will have the ability to add real value from the outset.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of establishing and embedding the Group’s global tax strategy, policies, and governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with the business’s growth objectives.
• Lead the transition from an outsourced to in‑house tax model, building processes, controls, and capabilities to support a scalable function.
• Develop and implement the Group’s Transfer Pricing framework, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, optimise structures, and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and Exec, delivering commercially focused tax structuring advice across a wide range of transactions including M&A, financing and international expansion.
• Oversee global corporate tax compliance and reporting, managing external advisors and ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all filings and disclosures.
• Provide oversight of indirect and employment taxes, partnering with specialist advisors to maintain compliance and mitigate risk.
• Drive process improvements and support the development of systems and automation to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the tax function.
• Build and lead the in‑house tax capability over time, including hiring, mentoring, and developing a high‑performing team.
• Play a key role in wider strategic initiatives, including integration of acquisitions and broader finance transformation projects.

The Candidate

Our client seeks a high calibre, hands‑on qualified Tax professional who has experience of complex, international businesses, gained within an in‑house capacity or leading professional services firm. You will be commercially minded and proactive, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, PE‑backed environment undergoing significant change. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, with the confidence to influence at Board level and work closely with senior leadership.