Group Head of Tax - Interim

  • HW Finance
  • Leeds, Yorkshire
  • Mar 11, 2026
Contractor Banking

Job Description

Head of Group Tax Interim

Long Contract Duration Excellent Broad remit in this role

Hybrid Yorkshire

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior tax professional to join a complex, multinational environment during a period of strategic development and transformation.

This confidential interim appointment offers broad remit, senior visibility, and genuine influence across the Group Finance function.

The Opportunity

Sitting within Group Finance and reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of shaping and delivering the Group's tax strategy.

You will act as a key advisor to senior leadership, ensuring financial resilience, governance and long-term sustainability.

This role also includes leadership responsibility for a team, providing direction, coaching and development within a high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Strategy & Compliance

  • Lead and execute the Group's tax strategy, aligned to business objectives and regulatory requirements
  • Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance (corporate tax, VAT/GST, transfer pricing, employment taxes)
  • Drive tax planning initiatives to optimise the effective tax rate
  • Lead tax risk management, monitoring legislative changes and ensuring accurate implementation
  • Own tax filings, audits, responses to authorities, and advisor

What You'll Bring

  • Senior-level tax leadership experience within a multinational or complex environment
  • Deep technical expertise across corporate tax, customs, treasury operations and financial markets
  • Strong commercial awareness, analytical capability and stakeholder management skills
  • Proven experience influencing senior executives and external partners
  • A values-driven, detail-oriented leader who champions collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement