Group Head of Tax

Pure Search are partnered with a global technology business looking to hire a Group Head of Tax based in the UK to lead the international tax function. This is a remote-first opportunity with offices in London for those that prefer office presence.

Responsibilities:

• Set and drive the organisation’s international tax direction, ensuring tax considerations are embedded into growth, expansion, transactions, and major strategic initiatives.
• Act as the senior tax authority across corporate and indirect taxes, transfer pricing, international reporting, tax governance, and contentious matters.
• Establish and maintain a robust global tax control environment, including policies, processes, reporting protocols, responsibilities, risk assessments, and governance documentation.
• Provide oversight of worldwide tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely filings while managing complex requirements across the US and other key jurisdictions.
• Lead transfer pricing strategy and governance, covering intercompany arrangements, documentation, benchmarking, risk management, and related disputes.
• Manage relationships with external tax and legal specialists, determining when specialist expertise is required and ensuring advisors deliver effectively against the organisation’s needs.
• Drive the development of scalable tax technology, automation, and data capabilities, working closely with Finance and IT to improve efficiency, control, and visibility.
• Build a high-performing tax function through coaching, capability development, succession planning, and strong collaboration with Finance and the wider business.