Interim Tax Manager - #2096577

Your new company
A global, fast-paced organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Tax Manager to support its international operations during a period of strategic growth and transformation. You will join a high-performing tax function that plays a critical role in shaping cross-border tax strategy, driving process improvements, and ensuring robust governance across multiple jurisdictions. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a complex, multinational environment.
Your new role
As Interim Senior Tax Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality international tax advice and ensuring effective oversight of global tax processes. Your role will include:

• Providing strategic tax advisory support on business decisions, client proposals and cross-border structuring
• Assessing and mitigating tax risks, including PE, WHT and VAT considerations
• Leading and supporting international projects, including M&A activity, internal reorganisations, country start-ups and legal entity rationalisation
• Managing due diligence, step plans, documentation of tax consequences and integration actions
• Monitoring developments in international tax law, including Pillar 2
• Overseeing local compliance processes delivered by in-country finance teams or outsourced providers
• Managing WHT requirements and supporting uncertain tax position assessments for financial reporting
• Supporting tax audit management where required
• Driving process improvement and standardisation, enhancing data quality and consistency
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors across multiple locations
• Providing project management leadership, ensuring risks are identified, deadlines met and progress communicated effectively.

What you'll need to succeed
You will bring a blend of technical expertise, commercial awareness and leadership capability, including:

• Full professional qualification: ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CPA
• Significant experience in international tax, including advisory work and process improvement
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to evaluate and mitigate tax risks
• Knowledge of GST/VAT on services and goods (preferred)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills, able to articulate complex tax issues confidently
• Experience working in multi-cultural, multi-location environments
• A proactive, collaborative and innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Demonstrated agility, resilience and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Proven project management experience, particularly in complex tax-driven initiatives

What you'll get in return
This interim assignment offers the chance to step into a senior role with real influence. You will work on high-value international projects, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to shaping tax strategy and operational excellence. You'll enjoy autonomy, variety and the opportunity to add measurable value in a dynamic, evolving environment.
Ready to take the next step?If you are an accomplished tax professional with the technical depth, strategic mindset and leadership presence to excel in this role, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this exciting Interim Senior Tax Manager opportunity. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are seeking a new position, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk