Director of Indirect Tax

Director of Indirect Tax

City: Slough

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About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Indirect Tax to lead on the Group's approach to Indirect Taxes. The successful candidate will be a proven leader, responsible for overseeing all aspects of indirect tax, including compliance, strategy, planning and advisory services on a global scale. This role requires a deep understanding of international Indirect Tax laws and regulations, as well as the ability to manage complex projects and lead a high performing team and diverse stakeholder group.

Scope of Indirect Taxes within Reckitt include not only VAT and customs duties, but also emerging green/ESG taxes such as plastic Packaging Tax, EPR & CBAM.

This role reports to the Group Tax Director who in turn reports to the SVP Global Head of Tax.

Key Responsibilities

• The role will lead on global Indirect Tax matters, managing a small central team of SME experts and work cross-discipline with other senior stakeholders in the wider Reckitt Group who are involved in activities that have an indirect tax impact.
• Provide proactive business partnering with local businesses & central functions and manage relationships with Tax and Customs Agencies, external providers and other relevant external bodies.
• Play a critical role in delivering change without any unforeseen indirect tax consequences.
• Collaboratively work with peers, stakeholders, colleagues and external service providers to increase the value protection and value creation for the wider Group.

Responsibilities

• Lead a central team of SMEs and support the wider Tax team.
• Define and implement roles and responsibilities within the Group supporting delivery on Indirect Taxes and interactions with the wider stakeholder group including tax team, finance, supply, procurement, regulatory and sustainability teams.
• Define and pursue strategies which reduce the company's overall indirect tax risk profile, improve cash flow and ensure a standardised process for compliance with all relevant taxes.
• Partner with the business to provide indirect tax advisory expertise and leadership on complex international transactions and supply chains, business activities, M&A transactions, internal restructurings, business expansions, in order to achieve tax savings and working capital improvements alongside reduction in risk.
• Establish a close and trusted network of external advisors and industry contacts.
• Identify indirect tax risk areas and ensure appropriate controls are in place to address these and ensure the effectiveness of these controls is regularly reviewed.
• Define new compliance and reporting processes with a view to increased controls, automation, and operational simplification.
• Manage the global relationship with the co-source provider(s) for indirect tax work, working collaboratively to ensure all filings are submitted in a timely manner, and to improve any data or other issues that impact the indirect tax filings globally.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate Indirect Tax governance framework is in place and operating effectively.
• Monitor legislative developments, assessing the impact on the business, and ensure applicable changes are shared and implemented on a timely and accurate basis.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure effective and timely management of indirect tax matters as part of the Group's external audit.
• Manage indirect tax audits and disputes, including developing a strategy to manage/mitigate as far as possible, and liaise with tax authorities globally as required.
• Monitor changes in legislation and case law related to indirect taxes, assessing the impact on the business and advising on necessary actions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the global indirect tax team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Support the SVP Global Head of Tax in tax risk management and reporting to the board and audit committee.

The experience we're looking for

At least ten years' experience, with a strong background in leading on international tax matters in a large multinational public company - Essential.

Proven leadership skills with experience managing a diverse and geographically dispersed team and stakeholder group.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong analytical and problem solving mindset, with meticulous attention to detail.

Tax IT literate and technology focused - Essential.

Experience of setting and delivering a global transaction taxes strategy in a large, complex organisation, managing budgets, driving quantifiable value - Essential.

The skills for success What we offer

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We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.