Global Tax Manager

International Tax Manager
6 Months
Hybrid working (Farringdon)
January 2025 start
Inside IR35

My client, a top global company, is currently looking to recruit an International Tax Manager to join their team on a contract basis. Please note if successful, contracts will need to be set up via an Umbrella Company/PAYE. The International Tax Manager is responsible for supporting our client's divestment and legal entity rationalisation programme while also assisting with corporate development activities, including acquisitions. The International Tax Manager role will manage international tax and transfer pricing queries, ensuring compliance and efficiency in line with Global Tax policies. The ideal candidate will have experience in international tax, M&A, and cross-border structuring, collaborating closely with the Group Tax, Legal, Finance, and Corporate Development teams.

Main Duties and Responsibilities for the International Tax Manager:

• Divestments and Rationalisation:
• Support the Global Tax team in finalising the post-sale process of various divestments that have been undertaken over the past 3 years, as well as supporting with the Group's legal entity rationalisation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Treasury teams to execute the legal and financial aspects of entity closures, transfers, reorganisations, and cash repatriation processes.
• Corporate Development:
• Provide tax support on acquisitions and other corporate development projects, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Analyse tax risks and opportunities associated with potential acquisitions and restructurings.
• Assist in the preparation and review of tax clauses in Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and related legal documents.
• International Tax and Transfer Pricing:
• Address ad hoc international tax and transfer pricing queries from the business.
• Support in the preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation and policies to ensure compliance with OECD guidelines and local regulations.
• Assist in the review of intercompany agreements, ensuring they reflect accurate commercial and tax positions and project manage their delivery.
• Reporting and Compliance:
• Support international tax reporting requirements, including Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) and Permanent Establishment (PE) analyses.
• Support with updates to the Group's IFRIC 23 International Direct Tax provision.

Qualifications & Experience for the International Tax Manager:

• Qualifications:
• ACA/ACCA, CTA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience:
• Significant experience in international tax, including divestments, M&A, and transfer pricing.
• Experience with legal entity rationalisations and cross-border restructurings.
• Knowledge of international tax principles, OECD guidelines, and transfer pricing regulations would be helpful.
• Ideally some exposure to US Direct Tax obligations and principles.
• Skills:
• Analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across Tax, Finance, Legal, Treasury, and Corporate Development teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.