Job Description

Location: Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire (hybrid working 3 days in the office)
Salary: Competitive based on experience

The Head of Tax is a strategic and technical leader responsible for managing and overseeing the Groups tax affairs at both a strategic and operational level. This includes compliance advisory planning and risk management across domestic and international jurisdictions. The role demands deep expertise in tax legislation strong leadership skills and the ability to translate complex tax issues into actionable business strategies.

This is an exciting time to join our Renishaw finance team. We have recently developed and introduced a new global finance strategy and your role as part of our finance leadership team is key to achieving this strategy. You will also be joining a strong and collaborative team where people are welcoming engaged and committed to our values.

We set out the key responsibilities below but welcome the opportunity to discuss and evolve these responsibilities and our strategy with you in more detail.

Key responsibilities

Tax strategy planning & advisory

• Ensure the Groups tax strategy is aligned with commercial objectives

• Optimise tax efficiency in line with the tax strategy while ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

• As a business that invests heavily in manufacturing and research and development identify and oversee management of tax incentives relating to these activities

• Develop an engagement with a primary global tax advisor and manage an effective and collaborative relationship with this advisor and other external advisors

• Partner with the business on development projects and change initiatives global supply chains restructuring and M&A and provide advice and expert guidance generally

Compliance & reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely tax filings and payments across the Group

• Ensure accurate tax accounting and reporting under IFRS

• Develop BEPS Pillar 2 reporting processes

• Manage co-operative relationships with tax authorities

Operational efficiency

• Ensure that transfer pricing across the group is monitored and managed effectively

• Optimise indirect tax processes working closely with the customs compliance team

• Manage and/or implement tax technology solutions to streamline compliance

• Contribute to the ongoing implementation of our new global ERP system

• Collaborate with procurement logistics and finance teams to embed tax efficiency into operations

Advisory & risk management

• Ensure adherence to the Groups Tax Governance and Control Framework and Senior Accounting Officer requirements

• Maintain and further develop tax risk register(s) including AFTE risk assessments and proactively manage tax risks

• Maintain robust review processes and internal controls

• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the business

• Support our regional Heads of Finance in their roles as Senior Accounting Officer delegates

• Manage tax audits and resolve disputes effectively

• Communicate to senior leadership on tax matters and risks in a clear and concise manner

Leadership & team development

• Identify develop and nurture strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the business

• Lead and coach the Group Tax team to achieve our strategic goals fostering technical excellence and professional growth

Skills & Qualifications

• ACA/CTA qualified or equivalent

• Strong grasp of UK and international tax laws

• Excellent communication skills

• Solution focussed with high attention to detail

Preferred Experience

• Experience in tax issues associated with manufacturing supply chain

• Familiarity with incentives such as capital allowances R&D and patent box

• Proven leadership in a multi-disciplinary team

• Strategic mindset with commercial acumen

What Success Looks Like

• Seamless compliance and risk management across all tax jurisdictions

• Strategic tax planning that supports growth and innovation

• A high-performing well-supported tax team

• Trusted advisor to the Board and the business

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