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Stanton House is partnering with a highly successful, private equity-backed firm that has recently been acquired by a large-cap PE fund. The company operates in the B2B information and data services sector and is experiencing a strong growth trajectory.Following a period of sustained growth and a transformative acquisition that has doubled the size of the business and significantly expanded its US footprint, our client is seeking a Head of Group Tax. This position represents an exciting opportunity to lead, shape, and build the tax function in a high-growth, PE-backed business.The successful candidate will be the most senior tax professional in the business and will operate as a hands-on, commercially aware subject matter expert. Initially a standalone role with scope of expansion, the position will work closely with external advisors and oversee all aspects of group tax, corporate, international, indirect, and transactional, while also supporting strategic initiatives such as MandA and group restructuring.This is a high-impact, high-visibility role working closely with the CFO, Director of Financial Control and the wider senior leadership team, with significant opportunity for progression as the business scales and the tax function grows.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and lead the global tax function, acting as the business’s go-to expert on all tax mattersManage relationships with external tax advisors and ensure compliance across all jurisdictionsProvide strategic tax input on MandA transactions, including due diligence, structuring, and integrationOversee day-to-day tax operations, including UK VAT, sales tax, international filings, and corporate tax complianceSupport the CFO and Director of Financial Control on cash and tax transaction planning and optimisationDevelop and implement group-wide transfer pricing policies and maintain supporting documentationLead the tax workstream for a number of key projects including the restructuring of the group’s legal and financial architectureTake ownership of international tax treaty positions and manage cross-border issuesDesign and implement scalable tax processes, policies, and internal governance structuresDeliver training, guidance, and practical support to finance and commercial teams to embed tax awareness across the businessAct as a strategic advisor to the CFO and Director of Financial Control on global tax risk, structuring, and tax implications of business strategyLead the procurement function, providing strategic direction to the Procurement Manager, focusing on cost reductions and improving ESG performance within the supplier base.Required ExperienceCTA qualified (or equivalent); ACA/ACCA also welcomed with significant tax specialismExperience in a PE-backed or highly acquisitive business is essentialStrong MandA tax experience, including due diligence and structuringInternational tax experience required specifically US, including cross-border transactions, treaties, and transfer pricingBackground in B2B sectors preferredBlend of Big 4/advisory and in-house experience idealExperience building or modernising a tax function in a growing business is highly desirableHands-on, pragmatic, and delivery-focused, comfortable owning tax end-to-end, not just advisingThe ability to work at pace with multiple deliverables on the go at anyone timeAppetite to build a tax function and develop in-house capability from the ground upCommercial and strategic, with strong technical expertise and business acumenCapable of operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing prioritiesStrong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and explain complex tax issues clearlyHigh integrity and discretion, especially when handling sensitive transaction and restructuring workIf you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please apply below. Due to high number of applicants, we shall unfortunately be unbale to respond to all unsuccessful applicantsSeniority level

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