Head of Tax Compliance and ReportingFull-time | Hybrid | DerbyshireAre you a senior tax leader looking for a strategic role within a dynamic global organisation? This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership position where you'll shape the direction of tax compliance, reporting, and forecasting for a highly complex, multinational group with operations in over 40 countries. The OpportunityA leading industrial group based in Derbyshire is seeking a Head of Tax Compliance and Reporting to oversee its UK corporate tax obligations and steer its international tax reporting and forecasting processes. The business has an established global footprint, a reputation for technical innovation, and a strong internal culture of collaboration, transformation, and integrity. You'll join a forward-thinking finance leadership team and report directly to the international tax lead. This role comes with real influence across global functions, responsibility for managing external audits and regulatory relationships, and a mandate to modernise systems and processes. What You'll Be DoingRather than simply maintaining compliance, you'll be a key driver in modernising and embedding a forward-looking tax function. Your role will include:

• Designing and implementing a robust Group-wide tax reporting and forecasting strategy
• Leading external audit engagements and ensuring high standards of transparency and accuracy in financial disclosures
• Managing the UK tax compliance function, acting as lead liaison with HMRC, and coordinating SAO and RDEC submissions
• Overseeing public and jurisdictional tax disclosures, including Pillar 2 and country-by-country reporting
• Implementing and optimising tax-related systems and processes, introducing automation and efficiency
• Partnering with the wider business on projects and investments, providing practical commercial tax insight
• Managing and mentoring a small team of tax professionals, helping to shape a best-in-class tax function

Who We're Looking ForYou're likely to be a qualified tax professional (ACA/CTA or equivalent) with:

• Deep expertise in UK corporate tax compliance, forecasting and reporting
• Experience working within large multinational environments or highly regulated sectors
• Familiarity with AlphaTax, OneSource or similar platforms
• A confident, consultative style and the ability to influence senior internal and external stakeholders
• A proactive mindset and the ability to balance hands-on delivery with strategic oversight
• Experience leading and developing a team of tax professionals
• Strong communication and presentation skills, especially when liaising with non-tax specialists

Why Apply?This is a rare opportunity to lead a tax function with real autonomy, join a business with strong international roots, and influence major financial decisions at group level. The role offers:

• A competitive salary and attractive bonus package
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Exposure to global projects and C-suite stakeholders
• Clear progression opportunities within an established, high-performing team
• An inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking culture

Ready to find out more?If you're curious, ambitious, and want to make a strategic impact, I'd love to speak with you.Reach out to Andy Chaplin at or call for a confidential conversation.

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