Group Tax Manager (6-Month Contract)
Location: Luton (2 days working from home)
Rate: £550 per day (Umbrella)
Contract Length: 6 months
What we're looking for
We are seeking an experienced Group Tax Manager to join a UK-listed organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This is a senior role within the Group Tax function, supporting the delivery of corporate and international tax strategy while ensuring compliance across a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment.
You will act as a key advisor to senior finance stakeholders, helping shape strategic decisions, manage tax risk, and optimise the Group's overall tax position, while maintaining strong governance and regulatory compliance.
Day-to-day responsibilities
- Support and implement the Group's tax strategy in line with business objectives
- Lead on international tax planning, including cross-border transactions and structuring
- Provide commercially focused tax advice to senior stakeholders
- Oversee Group-wide corporation tax compliance and ensure timely, accurate filings
- Manage international tax obligations and coordinate with local advisors
- Handle HMRC and overseas tax authority audits, enquiries, and disputes
- Monitor global tax developments (including BEPS and Pillar Two) and assess impact
- Lead Group tax reporting under IFRS, including current and deferred tax provisions
- Support financial close, tax forecasting, and statutory reporting requirements
- Maintain and enhance tax governance, risk management, and control frameworks
- Support Board and Audit Committee reporting on tax matters
- Manage and develop a direct report
- Drive process improvements, systems enhancements, and tax transformation initiatives
Required skills and experience
- Strong technical expertise in UK corporate tax, international tax, and IFRS (IAS 12)
- Experience in a UK-listed or large multinational environment
- Proven track record in tax compliance, reporting, and governance
- Experience dealing with HMRC, auditors, and international tax authorities
- Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills and sound professional judgement
- Clear communicator able to simplify complex tax matters
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
