Group Tax Manager (FTC)

Group Tax Manager (FTC)

Croda is a FTSE100 organisationwhere we truly believe our people are our difference and this along with ourvalues of Innovative Responsible and Together create our Purpose Smart scienceto improve lives. With over 5000 employees globally we specialise in theresearch and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science andConsumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusiveculture through accountability collaboration and innovation. By joining Crodayou will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a moresustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious2030 Growth Strategy were looking for aGroup Tax will be responsible for delivering a robust operational tax governance framework through the effective management of policies processes and controls with a practical and delivery-focused approach across key Group tax areas. You will combine strong technical expertise with a practical solutions-focused mindset to ensure accurate tax outcomes and compliance with Group requirements. Working closely with the UK Tax Manager wider finance teams and external advisors you will support the delivery of the Group Tax Strategy while ensuring value for money.

Who Were Looking For:

• Strong technical tax knowledge with a practical solution-oriented approach.
• Experience operating in a complex multi-jurisdictional environment with an ability to prioritise delivery and execution in a practical operational environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs to fixed deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills supported by hands-on project and delivery experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced capabilities in Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrates consistent honesty and integrity with a clear and transparent approach.
• Skilled in translating complex tax concepts into clear accessible language for non-specialists with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Execute key elements of the Group Tax Strategy including the coordination of tax incentives claims and structural initiatives with advisor support.
• Support the Group Tax Director in maintaining and enhancing tax controls and governance frameworks embedding continuous improvement in tax policies and processes.
• Monitor domestic and international tax legislation and reporting developments assessing impacts on tax rate cash tax and disclosures and escalating risks and implementation considerations.
• Oversee transfer pricing compliance for intra-group services including calculations documentation and coordination with advisors.
• Lead Pillar 2 compliance activities including country-by-country reporting data collection calculations filings and top-up taxes working closely with advisors and internal finance teams.
• Manage the Groups tax provisioning process including preparation review and financial statement disclosures and liaise with external auditors.
• Deliver multi-jurisdictional tax projects and workstreams ensuring compliance providing technical support and managing tax authority interactions.
• Drive improvements in tax processes and reporting including tax payments forecasting and budgeting while supporting finance stakeholders with practical tax input.
• Provide oversight of VAT compliance and support payroll and HR teams on employment tax matters.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of tax technology solutions from both operational and compliance perspectives.

This roleoffers exposure to complex international tax matters senior stakeholders andGroup-wide projects within a FTSE 100 environment and is well suited to anexperienced tax professional seeking a hands-on Group role with realresponsibility and impact over a defined period.

What WeOffer:

The successfulcandidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
• Access to share plans
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements

Inaddition to the benefits above employees also have access to a salarysacrifice car scheme* after 6 months with the company Cycle to Work scheme*Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme in addition access to numberof health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year. *Please note salarycriteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

If you requireany reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issueswith our online application process please email


Why Croda

At Croda we believe our people areour difference. We are people-led driven by the desire to do good and delivervalue a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that havetravelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing togetherdiverse teams and talents from across the globe and guided by our values ofResponsible Innovative and Together we are passionate about building aninclusive collaborative and diverse organisation with innovation and customerfocus underpinning all that we do.


Croda is anequal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications fromsuitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disabilityage sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternityreligion or belief.

Required Experience:

Manager