Head of Global Tax

Overview

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.

The Head of Global Tax will report to the Global Head of Finance & Tax.

The role will oversee the management of the Group’s international tax affairs including tax strategy, tax planning, tax compliance, year-end tax audit, tax audits, transfer pricing and M&A tax guidance/structuring.

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

London, UK (Hybrid)

• Ownership the Group’s transfer pricing model
• Lead the Group’s audit from a tax perspective
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax filings in the UK
• Provide tax and structuring guidance of acquisitions and disposals
• Partner with the business globally to provide required tax advisory
• Stay abreast of tax developments and consider implications
• Work with Group Treasury to evaluate repatriation
• Management of Group Tax function

• Demonstrable technical excellence with respect to corporation tax, transfer pricing, VAT and M&A tax advisory
• ACA and CTA qualified accountant and tax professional with 7+ years of PQE
• Experience with dealing with tax audits across the globe
• Management and development of a Group’s transfer pricing model
• Tax guidance on M&A deals including optimal deal structure
• Ability to engage cross functionally and with the business
• See the bigger picture whilst being “hands on” and dive into the finer details
• Experience of PE-backed environment

A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. At this instance, you will enjoy:

• A place to grow your career - we’ll help you set big goals and exceed them
• Competitive salary package
• Benefits package (including healthcare, pension, company car etc.)
• Work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates

We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:

Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.

The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.

Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.

#We Are Inchcape

Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success.

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.

To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.