Interim Head of Tax

An investor-backed developer of large-scale digital infrastructure is looking for an Interim Head of Tax to lead its tax function for twelve months, covering a period of maternity leave. The business is growing fast across the UK and Europe, with a steady pipeline of new developments, investments and financings, so this is a live and varied brief rather than a holding role.

You will be a key member of a lean management team and the senior tax voice in the business. The tax model is largely outsourced, so the role is about judgement, planning and leading advisers well, while staying hands-on enough to keep every filing and deadline on track.

The Role Lead the group's tax function on an interim basis for twelve monthsOversee tax structuring, compliance, reporting and advisory across the UK and four European jurisdictionsManage the tax aspects of property and real estate transactions, from planning through to executionCoordinate and oversee external tax advisers in several countriesMake sure every transaction-related, tax and statutory filing is accurate and on timeAdvise senior management on the tax side of new investments, developments, financing and expansionMonitor tax risk and keep governance and controls strong across the groupDrive tax reporting to UK and European requirements The person we need Significant UK corporate tax experience across corporation tax, transfer pricing, VAT, CIS and employment taxesStrong real estate or property tax experience gained within a large property groupBroader European tax knowledge, ideally including LuxembourgA proven record of managing external advisers across multiple jurisdictionsHighly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently at paceStrong stakeholder management and leadership skills

This is a twelve-month interim role starting early in the new year, based in London with hybrid working. Apply here for a confidential conversation with Harper May.