Head of Group Tax

Head of Group Tax

We are looking for a new member for the group finance unit to lead a group tax function and report directly to the Group CFO. Head of Group Tax is pivotal in ensuring Telias tax strategy aligns with its overall business objectives maintaining compliance and optimizing tax efficiency.

Position is located in Solna Sweden.

As the Head of Group Tax youll

manage a team around 10 highly qualified and experienced tax professionals with diverse areas of tax expertise with whom you hold the primary responsibility and mandate to:

Tax Management: Oversee Telias income tax and indirect tax including:

• Legal structure planning
• Capital structure planning
• Transfer pricing model

Tax Planning: Plan and manage Telia Groups Effective Tax Rate (ETR) tax cost and tax cash flow.

Tax Accounting and Consolidation: Handle tax accounting and consolidation for the Telia Group including:

• Quarterly and year-end close ETR tax cost tax cash flow etc
• Review and ensure the quality of tax reporting at the group entity and country levels
• Manage the tax internal control process
• Prepare tax notes for quarterly and annual reports
• Provide quarterly and yearly reports to auditors

Tax Forecasting: Develop and manage Telia Groups tax forecast and outlook including ETR tax cost and tax cash flow planning.

Tax Governance: Implement and maintain the tax governance model including:

• Tax governance documentation
• Internal tax control framework
• Tax website and information sharing
• Internal tax training programs

Transfer Pricing: Oversee Telias transfer pricing including:

• Transfer pricing models and planning
• Documentation and benchmarks

Indirect Tax Management: Manage and plan for indirect taxes primarily VAT and various excise duties.

Tax Litigation: Handle tax litigation including:

• Contact with tax agencies
• Managing tax audits and litigations

Tax Technology and Processes: Maintain and take a lead in developing tax technology and processes.

M&A Tax Implications: Manage tax implications in M&A transactions including:

• Leading the tax due diligence process
• Tax optimization and planning
• Risk mitigation

Tax Sustainability Reporting: Oversee tax sustainability reporting.

External Relations: Manage relationships with tax advisors and consultants.

Who were looking for:

Your experience and leadership qualities:

• At least 15 years of experience in the tax area from the consultancy and listed company group function
• Good knowledge of Swedish tax
• Team management experience
• Modern communicative and forward-leading leader who collaborates with the business and stakeholders
• Strong strategic and analytical skills someone who can proactively define and lead the way forward
• Academic degree in the relevant field
• Fluent spoken and written English language skills

We are more than a workplace

Join our inclusive team and collaborate with over 15000 talented colleagues from around the globe. Recognized as a Climate Leader in the Nordics and Baltics were passionate about creating great products and delivering extraordinary customer experiences while always prioritizing sustainability. We believe our people are our most valuable asset ensuring everyone feels welcome and valued. When you join us youll receive a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your local market opportunities for remote work and more. Youll also have the chance to earn a bonus based on your performance and Telias results. If you want to make a real impact this is the place where you belong.

Ready to make better happen

We look forward to receiving your application by 11th of June 2025. To make sure that your personal data is kept safely we kindly ask you to apply through our recruitment system as we are not able to handle resumes via e-mail or equivalent. Please submit your resume in English. Required background checks will be performed. If you want to know more about the job you are welcome to contact Helen Vljaste Talent Acquisition Partner Executive Search at

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