Interim Indirect Tax Director (LH57503)

Eton Bridge Partners is working with a large online retailer to hire their Interim Indirect Tax Director. The role sits within the Group Finance Function and leads the tax, customs and tax transformation agenda and providing tax advice to the business. The role is part of the broader finance leadership group and leads the full tax agenda.

Location: London - hybrid working 3 days in the office

Duration: 6 months FTC

Compensation: £165k-175k plus benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and leading the Indirect Tax function; including advisory and international tax audit’s
• Extensive knowledge in global customs management
• Managing the Group’s global tax risk
• Defining the Group’s global tax strategy, identifying direct and indirect tax inefficiencies, and implementing mitigating processes and controls.
• Reviewing and developing methods of working and reporting systems to maximize efficiency and reduce tax liabilities and maintain tax control framework.
• Reacting promptly to legislative changes globally
• Accountable for tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions
• Ensuring accurate end-to-end accounting and reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, data integrity, and preparing tax papers and forecasts for the CFO and Audit Committee.
• Liaising and managing relationships with tax authorities during routine audits and ad hoc enquiries
• Advising the business and external third parties (e.g., lawyers) on direct and indirect tax implications of projects and initiatives.
• Leading the tax team in terms of resource allocation, skill development, productivity measures, and ensuring market competitiveness.
• Actively contributing to Group-wide and Finance-wide strategic initiatives and objectives.
• Preparing and presenting management/board memos and training materials

Candidate Profile:

• CTA/ ACA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong background in global tax, regulatory and IFRS accounting
• Must have specific experience in Corporate tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax and customs
• Commercial approach to solving a problem and process improvement
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

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