Edenbrook

The role of International M&A Tax Manager (12 Month FTC) plays a key part in supporting international tax strategy and governance across a large, multi-jurisdictional insurance distribution group. You will work closely with Group Tax, Treasury, Legal, M&A, finance teams, and external advisers to ensure tax-efficient structuring of acquisitions, refinancing, and reorganisations. This is a hands-on maternity cover role offering strong exposure to cross-border tax matters, transaction activity, and strategic tax oversight within a complex international environment. International M&A Tax Manager Key Responsibilities Support tax aspects of M&A activity, including reviewing tax due diligence and structuring transactions in line with Group tax strategy. Manage the engagement of external tax advisers, including scoping work, reviewing advice, and ensuring alignment with the Group's tax risk appetite. Provide oversight of tax implications relating to refinancing, private equity structures, and intra-group reorganisations. Collaborate with the Group Tax compliance and reporting team during quarterly and year-end reporting cycles, supporting audit queries related to acquisitions and restructurings. Partner with the Transfer Pricing function to identify risks in intercompany transactions and support implementation of transfer pricing policies. Provide guidance to finance teams on cash tax forecasting processes across multiple jurisdictions. Monitor changes in international tax legislation and assess the impact on existing structures and future transactions. Business partner with M&A, Finance, HR, Legal, Treasury, and senior stakeholders to provide commercially focused tax advice. Ensure appropriate governance and documentation standards are maintained across international tax activities. Core Skills and Experience Professionally qualified tax or accounting professional (ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent). Significant experience managing international tax governance and advisory projects within a multinational environment. Experience supporting M&A transactions, tax due diligence, and cross-border structuring. Proven track record managing external tax advisers and overseeing multi-jurisdictional tax matters. Strong understanding of transfer pricing, tax accounting, and international tax compliance frameworks. Experience within a private equity-backed or financial services organisation is advantageous. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to provide clear, commercially pragmatic advice. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.