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South Wales Competitive Executive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Full-Time Permanent Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Head of Taxation & Customs to lead a UK tax function during a significant period of business transformation and investment. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, this is a strategic leadership position responsible for shaping tax strategy, optimising cash performance, managing tax risk and ensuring compliance across a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Leading a team of 10 tax professionals, including four direct reports, you will play a critical role in supporting major business transformation programmes, process optimisation initiatives and digital tax developments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded tax leader to influence business strategy at the highest level while driving operational excellence across direct and indirect taxation. • Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of tax specialists., • Build a future-focused tax function aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements., • Take overall accountability for all internal and external tax activities and deliverables., • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and professional development., • Develop and implement the UK tax strategy to support business growth and operational objectives., • Manage the organisation's tax risk profile and ensure robust governance processes are maintained., • Maintain strong working relationships with HMRC and other regulatory bodies., • Lead Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) compliance and tax governance frameworks., • Oversee all UK tax compliance, reporting, forecasting and payment obligations., • Support the business in navigating increasingly complex customs and international trade requirements., • Extensive senior-level tax experience within a large corporate, multinational, manufacturing, industrial or complex business environment., • Strong technical expertise across both direct and indirect taxation., • Detailed knowledge of UK tax legislation and international tax frameworks., • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver strategic tax outcomes., • Experience leading tax transformation, automation and process improvement initiatives., • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance compliance, risk management and business objectives., • Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams., • Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities., • Ability to navigate complex regulatory and organisational change., • Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) and/or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)., • Professional membership with a recognised accounting or tax body., • Degree-qualified or equivalent professional experience., • Competitive executive salary., • Performance-related bonus., • Comprehensive benefits package., • Opportunity to lead a critical function during a major period of business transformation and investment., • Exposure to senior executive leadership and strategic decision-making., • Opportunity to shape tax strategy within a complex and evolving organisation., • Long-term career development and progression opportunities. If you are an experienced tax leader looking for a strategic senior leadership opportunity, apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for a confidential discussion. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr