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Head of Taxation & CustomsSouth Wales | Competitive Executive Salary + Bonus + Benefits | Full-Time | Permanent Introduction 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. Key Duties • 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. 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. Qualifications: • 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. What We Offer • 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. Interested? 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.

Sitka Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly successful Welsh business, headquartered in South Wales, with the appointment of a new Managing Director. With a turnover of approximately £10m and a workforce of around 200 employees, this multi-site organisation is entering an exciting new phase and requires a commercially minded and operationally strong leader to guide the business forward. We are looking for an experienced operational leader with a strong retail and/or leisure background, alongside a naturally commercial approach and strong sales awareness. This role requires a seasoned and resilient individual, someone who is comfortable operating within a busy, fast-paced environment and leading from the front. The focus is not necessarily on exponential growth, but rather on ensuring the business operates as effectively and successfully as possible, whilst maintaining a positive and engaged workforce. The successful individual will be given the autonomy to lead the business in their own way, with the owner remaining available to share knowledge and provide support whilst focusing on the development of other ventures. The Job • Reporting to the Board, the Managing Director will take full responsibility for business performance, strategic growth and operational delivery across the organisation. This is a broad leadership role requiring a visible and hands-on approach, balancing commercial growth with customer experience, people leadership and operational excellence., • You will lead the development and delivery of the company strategy, identify opportunities for growth and improvement, drive financial performance and ensure the business continues to evolve within a competitive and fast-moving sector., • The role will oversee all operational areas, ensuring high standards across customer service, employee engagement, compliance and overall business performance. The Person Specification • It is essential that you are an experienced senior leader with a proven track record operating at Managing Director, Commercial Director, Operations Director or equivalent level within a retail, hospitality, leisure or multi-site consumer-led environment., • You will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, operational capability and experience managing full P&L responsibility within a sizeable business. Equally important is the ability to lead and inspire people, build high-performing teams and create a positive and accountable culture., • You will be a strategic thinker with a practical and hands-on approach, capable of balancing long-term planning with day-to-day operational leadership. Strong stakeholder management skills, resilience and the ability to navigate change effectively will be essential. Salary & Benefits • Basic salary circa £75,000 - £90,000 depending on experience, • Performance related bonus of up to 20%, • Pension contribution, • Car allowance/company vehicle, • Additional executive benefits package