Head of Tax

• Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will define and deliver a tax strategy aligned with Thames Water's objectives.
• Provide expert tax guidance to the CFO and Board on restructuring, transformation and strategic planning.
• Lead and develop a high-performing tax team, fostering collaboration across the wider Thames Water business.
• Drive the Group’s approach to Tax Risk Management & Control, including SAO and CCO processes, ensuring delivery of strong tax governance and control frameworks to safeguard the business.
• Oversee accurate and timely reporting across all taxes, including Corporation Tax, VAT, employment taxes and international obligations.
• Have overall responsibility for tax financial reporting processes, including interim and full-year reporting and regulatory inputs.
• Collaboration is key – you will build strong relationships with regulators, auditors and external advisers.
• You will lead Thames Water’s relationship with HMRC and manage all aspects of any enquiries, audits or disputes.

• You will be a professionally qualified accountant or tax professional with extensive relevant experience in Tax, ideally in a large business.
• In-depth, up-to-date knowledge of relevant tax laws and tax accounting principles is essential.
• The capability to align tax strategy with broader business goals.
• Excellent communication skills to translate complex tax issues into clear, concise business language for senior stakeholders and non-tax experts.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with a high degree of attention to detail and a track record of meeting required deadlines.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of qualified professionals and developing individuals.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills, including interaction with tax authorities, Board members, shareholders, regulators and executives.

An opportunity to join a company that offers its employees a rewarding career path, allowing individuals to reach their full potential. This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver our innovative turnaround plan.

• Competitive salary of up to £130,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Annual Bonus - up to 25% of base salary.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12%
  -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.