A commercially astute and entrepreneurial Head of Tax with 20+ years’ experience spanning Big 4, large multinational groups and SME / private equity-backed environments. CA (ICAS) qualified with first-time passes, this individual blends strong technical expertise across UK and international corporate tax, VAT and transfer pricing with genuine commercial instinct and operational credibility.
Currently leading tax within a PE-backed, acquisitive international group operating across 14 jurisdictions, they have successfully brought the tax function fully in-house – designing governance frameworks, reporting templates, risk registers and scalable processes to support European growth. A trusted adviser to the CFO and executive team, they ensure tax is embedded in strategic decision-making across treasury, M&A, EU expansion and commercial initiatives.
Their experience spans end-to-end corporate tax compliance and reporting, transfer pricing policy design (including OECD-aligned local and master files), VAT advisory, tax risk management, HMRC engagement and post-acquisition integration. They have delivered material value through loss planning, group relief optimisation and capital allowances efficiencies, alongside implementing a new EU transfer pricing framework that significantly reduced the group’s annual tax burden.
Previously operating within a major multinational group, they managed tax compliance and reporting across multiple business units, supported board-level presentations, contributed to BEPS Pillar Two implementation and ERP transformation, and were recognised nationally for driving process innovation and governance improvements.
Recognised as approachable, collaborative and solutions-focused, they foster open communication within their teams and across the wider business. Comfortable operating as the sole in-house tax lead, while equally effective managing advisers and engaging directly with tax authorities.
Key Expertise
- Head of Tax leadership in PE-backed and acquisitive groups
- UK & international corporate tax compliance and reporting
- Transfer pricing policy design (OECD aligned) & documentation
- Tax governance frameworks & risk register implementation
- M&A tax diligence review & post-deal integration
- HMRC and international tax authority engagement
- VAT advisory & EU goods movement considerations
- Loss planning, group relief & capital allowances optimisation
- Pillar Two readiness & ERP transformation support
- Board and executive-level commercial partnering
- Building and scaling in-house tax functions
