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Head of Tax
Company Description
Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainty—we deliver it with purpose. We are a purpose-led organisation, focused on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
We have a diversified offering—our innovative lending propositions are tailored to meet specific customer needs across SME, Real Estate, and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally. We fuel our lending through customer deposits by delivering a premium experience, choice, and consistently great value to smart savers.
Our business model is unique and difficult to replicate, combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech, and data capabilities. Together, they enable us to deliver exceptional customer experiences efficiently and at scale. Our innovative, agile culture drives consistently high employee engagement and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for top talent. Here’s why you should work with us:
- Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world
- Relish a challenge in a fast-paced, innovative, and hardworking culture
- Enjoy finding new and better solutions to complexity today
- Want to belong to a diverse culture that champions minority and underrepresented groups
- Care about society and the environment—we do too
- Want to continue growing professionally and be your best self
Job Title
Head of Tax
Department: Deputy CFO
Job Description
As Head of Tax, you will spearhead the bank’s tax governance, ensuring compliance, risk management, and strategic alignment with business objectives. This role sits at the intersection of tax expertise and decision-making, requiring you to advise senior management and the board while translating complex tax considerations into actionable insights.
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Key Responsibilities
Tax Strategy & Governance
- Develop and implement the group’s tax strategy and policies, align them with business objectives, and mitigate tax risk.
- Set and enforce the bank’s tax governance framework, ensuring control over compliance, reporting, and audits.
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Oversee all aspects of the Group’s tax relationships with HMRC, including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, and annual returns.
- Manage the preparation and submission of tax returns, computations, and payments for the bank and its subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.
Advisory & Strategic Support
- Provide tailored tax advice across business transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, product development, and capital management optimization.
- Monitor legislative changes and regulatory updates, advising on their impact on business operations and recommending timely adjustments.
Tax Operations & Innovation
- Lead tax risk management, ensuring alignment with internal controls and external standards.
- Drive technology solutions to modernise tax reporting and HMRC relationship management, leveraging best practices.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders—including senior leadership, auditors, regulators, and external advisors—to foster seamless communication.
- Translate tax implications into clear insights for senior management and board-level discussions.
Relationships & Risk
- Handle tax audits, enquiries, and disputes with tax authorities, pursuing favourable outcomes through project negotiations.
- Strengthen tax governance without compromising innovation, upholding ethical and sustainable tax practices.
Qualifications & Experience
Core Requirements
- A qualified tax professional (e.g., ACA, CTA, or equivalent international qualification).
- Proven banking sector or leading accounting/tax firm experience, preferably in financial services.
- Strong leadership track record—previously managed a tax function or team, delivering high-calibre solutions.
- Extensive knowledge of UK and international tax laws, particularly where applicable to financial services or banking.
- Deep commercial acumen, with strategic thinking to provide actionable tax advice that drives business value.
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Essential Soft Skills
- Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder engagement abilities at senior levels.
- High levels of accountability, integrity, and professional conduct in tax affairs.
- Ability to simplify complexity for non-technical audiences and advocate for strategic initiatives.
Additional Information
Your Wellbeing
Shawbrook prioritises your health and personal growth. Enjoy these benefits to support you:
✅ Market-leading family-friendly policies ✅ Free Headspace access (mindfulness & meditation). ✅ Peppy app offering support through fertility, parenthood, and menopause. ✅ Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), covering mental & financial health, work-life balance, and practical advice. ✅ Cycle-to-work scheme and discounts on gym memberships. ✅ Contributory pension scheme & life insurance.
Your Lifestyle
We strike a balance between productivity and well-being. Key perks include:
📅 27+ days’ holiday annually, with flexi-holiday schemes to buy/sell. 🏰 Nationwide gym discounts. 🛍️ Access to partnerships with high-street, online brands, and community initiatives. 🤝 Pro bono volunteer programmes and charitable support.
Your Contribution
Your effort fuels achievement—recognised through:
💰 Annual discretionary bonus schemes celebrating performance and impact. 🌟 Shawbrook recognition awards, spotlighting teamwork, leadership, and excellence.
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