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Interim Head of Indirect Tax
Interim Head of VAT (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
We are partnering with a leading international energy business to appoint an Interim Head of VAT on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for an experienced indirect tax professional to lead a sizeable VAT function and provide strategic support during a period of transformation and growth.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Head of Tax, you will take ownership of the VAT agenda across a complex, highly regulated organisation. Leading a large team, you will provide strategic direction, technical expertise, and commercial support across operational, project, and transformation activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the VAT function and managing a large, high-performing team
- Acting as the senior VAT adviser to the business and key stakeholders
- Providing oversight of VAT across major infrastructure, energy, and business transformation projects
- Advising on new business propositions, including emerging sectors and technologies
- Driving VAT governance, risk management, controls, and process improvement
- Supporting automation and transformation initiatives across the tax function
- Managing HMRC relationships and overseeing VAT compliance and reporting
- Collaborating with international and European tax teams on cross-border matters
- Coaching and developing team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
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About You
We are seeking a commercially minded VAT leader with the credibility and experience to operate effectively within a large, complex organisation.
You will bring:
- Deep UK VAT and indirect tax expertise
- Proven leadership experience, managing and developing large teams
- Strong experience within complex, regulated environments
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- The ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic commercial solutions
- Experience leading through change, transformation, or business growth
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Experience within the energy, utilities, infrastructure, or financial services sectors would be particularly advantageous, given the complexity and varied VAT profile of the business.
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role within a transforming international organisation. You will:
- Play a key role in shaping VAT strategy
- Lead an established team
- Contribute to major business initiatives during a critical period
If you are an experienced VAT leader looking for your next interim challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
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