European Tax Governance Lead

Job Description Your new companyA substantial international business is strengthening its European finance function and looking to appoint an experienced tax professional into a newly created leadership role. This is a visible position within a complex, fast-moving organisation, offering the opportunity to shape how tax risk, governance and regulatory responsibilities are managed across its European operations.

You'll work closely with senior finance leaders and a broad range of commercial teams, with the freedom to improve existing processes rather than simply maintain them. Your new roleYou'll take overall responsibility for the effective management of tax compliance and governance across several European territories.

The role will combine technical oversight, team leadership and senior stakeholder management. You'll ensure the business remains on top of its indirect and corporate tax requirements, while developing more consistent controls, reporting processes and documentation across the region.

You'll also support the business with evolving regulatory charges and reporting obligations connected to products, packaging and wider environmental requirements. Key areas will include: Leading the European tax compliance programme across multiple jurisdictionsOverseeing indirect tax, corporate tax and related statutory obligationsManaging and developing a geographically dispersed tax teamStrengthening policies, controls and governance frameworksSupporting UK tax risk management and Senior Accounting Officer requirementsManaging relationships with advisers and relevant authoritiesImproving the quality of tax data, reporting and systemsAdvising senior stakeholders on emerging tax and regulatory risksWorking closely with finance, legal, commercial and operational teamsDriving greater consistency and accountability across the European tax functionWhat you'll need to succeedYou'll be an experienced tax professional with a strong background in European or international tax compliance.

This could suit someone currently working as a Senior Tax Manager, European Tax Manager, Head of Tax Compliance or in a broader tax governance position.

You'll ideally have

ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent experienceStrong knowledge of VAT and UK corporate tax complianceExperience working across more than one European jurisdictionPrevious responsibility for managing or coordinating a teamA sound understanding of tax controls, governance and riskThe confidence to work with senior finance and commercial stakeholdersThe ability to turn complex technical issues into practical adviceExperience improving processes, systems or reportingExcellent organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlinesExposure to environmental taxes, product levies, packaging regulation or a large international consumer-facing business would be useful, but not essential.

What you'll get in returnou'll receive a salary of circa £100,000, together with a performance-related bonus and comprehensive benefits package. More importantly, this is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a broad European remit, influence senior decision-making and help build a more modern, commercially focused tax function.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact me for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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