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Head of International Tax

Head of International Tax

DS Smith • Greater London, England, UK
28 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of International Tax to join our Group Tax Team at our Paddington headquarters. The Group Tax Team works collaboratively with the corporate functions and the wider business on a day‑to‑day basis to provide advice across all taxes. This role will focus on leading the global execution and advisory aspects of international tax strategy, acting as the primary point of contact for complex cross‑border tax queries, M&A transactions, and legal entity structures.

This role will partner with senior internal teams on commercial projects and initiatives, building relationships across a global footprint spanning over 35 countries, while directly managing and developing an International Tax Manager. A successful candidate must be a proven self‑starter and commercial leader, comfortable with proactively communicating directly, working collaboratively, and liaising at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the group’s international tax strategy, partnering with Treasury on capital structures, dividend planning, and repatriation methods.
  • Provide expert tax advice to regional finance teams and corporate functions on commercial projects, managing risks around CFC regimes and permanent establishments.
  • Lead tax due diligence on potential acquisitions or divestments, designing tax‑efficient structures and overseeing post‑acquisition integration and legal entity rationalisation.
  • Track global tax updates to assess business impact, ensuring alignment on key international compliance components like Pillar 2 and transfer pricing principles.
  • Provide strategic support to the Direct Tax team and local entities on tax audit queries relating to international tax matters.
  • Directly manage, mentor, and coach the International Tax Manager, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture aligned with the wider tax function.

About You

  • Professional qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CA/CTA or equivalent.
  • Demonstrable progressive International Tax experience, ideally at leadership level within a large multinational or large advisory.
  • Extensive knowledge of UK direct tax (CFC, loan relationships, Pillar 2), Double Tax Treaties, and foreign tax regimes.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate complex tax matters into business outcomes and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop direct reports while driving strategic corporate projects independently.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Discretionary bonus.
  • Car allowance.
  • Private healthcare.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Employee Discounts.
  • Cycle to work scheme.

Location

This is a hybrid role, split between the London Paddington office (3 days) and home (2 days). Flexibility will be required at times.

Fair Recruitment

We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria. Our goal is to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce, creating a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly and has an equal opportunity to succeed.

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