We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Tax & Treasury to join our Global Finance team based in London.
This critical role will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive tax and treasury strategy that supports the company's global growth and profitability. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in managing complex tax and treasury matters across multiple jurisdictions and will be a strong leader with the ability to build and motivate a high-performing team.
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff):
- Tax Strategy & Compliance:
- Develop and implement global and regional tax strategies that align with the company's business objectives and ensure tax efficiency.
- Oversee all tax compliance activities, including corporate income tax, VAT/GST, and other statutory filings across jurisdictions.
- Monitor global tax developments, including BEPS and OECD guidelines, and assess their impact on the company's operations.
- Manage relationships with tax authorities, advisors, and auditors, ensuring robust defence during audits and disputes.
- Transfer Pricing Management:
- Redesign and implement compliant and tax-efficient transfer pricing policies to support intercompany transactions across jurisdictions.
- Ensure accurate and consistent documentation of transfer pricing arrangements in line with local and international regulations.
- Conduct periodic reviews and benchmarking studies to validate transfer pricing models.
- Lead responses to transfer pricing audits and inquiries, minimizing risks and exposures.
- Treasury Management:
- Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to meet operational and strategic needs.
- Develop strategies for optimizing working capital, managing foreign exchange risks, and safeguarding cash reserves.
- Monitor and manage global banking relationships to ensure efficient execution of treasury functions.
- Loan Management:
- Lead the structuring, negotiation, and management of intercompany loans and external debt arrangements.
- Ensure compliance with local and international regulations regarding loan agreements and interest rates.
- Monitor debt covenants and maintain optimal capital structure, ensuring sufficient funding for business operations and growth initiatives.
- Evaluate and implement strategies to minimize financing costs and mitigate credit risks.
- Financial Risk Management:
- Identify and manage financial risks, including interest rate, currency, and credit risks, using appropriate hedging instruments.
- Develop and execute strategies to ensure robust financial stability and alignment with corporate objectives.
- Strategic Leadership:
- Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on tax, transfer pricing, treasury, and loan management matters.
- Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams to align tax and treasury strategies with business goals.
- Evaluate tax and treasury implications for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions.
- Operational Excellence:
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls and governance processes for tax and treasury functions.
- Drive process improvements and implement technology solutions to enhance accuracy and efficiency in tax reporting, transfer pricing, and treasury operations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of tax and treasury professionals.
These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview:
- Strong knowledge of global tax regulations, transfer pricing guidelines, and financial instruments.
- Proficiency in cash flow forecasting, debt structuring, and financial risk management.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to manage complex cross-border financial operations.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s in Taxation, MBA) or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred.
- 10–15 years of progressive experience in tax, transfer pricing, and treasury functions within multinational corporations or Big Four accounting firms.
- Expertise in international tax planning, transfer pricing regulations, and treasury operations.
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Company Description and Culture
YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.
We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.
Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.
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