Head of Group Tax

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile leadership role at an international market leader in the media industry. As Head of Group Tax, you'll be at the centre of strategic decision-making, shaping the Group's global tax strategy and partnering closely with senior executives on high-impact business initiatives.

This is not just about managing compliance - it's about being a key strategic voice in a dynamic, fast-paced organisation, leading a talented team of professionals and influencing critical business outcomes across multiple jurisdictions.

What You'll Do

Shape the future: Design and implement the Group's global tax strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and unlocking value through proactive planning.
Be the go-to advisor: Provide strategic input on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and cross-border transactions.
Lead with impact: Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax team, fostering innovation and collaboration.
Stay ahead: Monitor international tax policy, anticipating risks and seizing opportunities for the business.
Drive efficiency: Champion process improvements and embrace technology to elevate the function.
Global influence: Manage relationships with tax authorities, advisors, and key stakeholders, including acting as the primary point of contact with HMRC.
Specialist leadership: Take ownership of transfer pricing strategy and ensure seamless oversight of both direct and indirect tax matters.

About You

Professionally qualified (CTA, ACA, CPA or equivalent).
Significant tax experience across both direct and indirect taxation.
Proven leader with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
In-depth knowledge of international tax regulations, transfer pricing, and cross-border complexities.
Strong communicator and influencer, confident engaging with senior executives and external stakeholders.
A strategic thinker who thrives on balancing vision with hands-on delivery.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to step into the spotlight within a world-class organisation where tax plays a strategic role at the heart of growth of the group. You'll have the autonomy to shape the function, the visibility to influence at the highest levels, and the platform to make a lasting impact across an exciting, fast-moving sector