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Indirect Tax Director (12 Month FTC), Watford
Client:
Smith+Nephew
Location:
Watford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
635a898c4d5e
Job Views:
4
Posted:
28.04.2025
Expiry Date:
12.06.2025
Job Description:
Smith+Nephew is a portfolio medical technology business focused on the repair, regeneration, and replacement of soft and hard tissue. We exist to restore people’s bodies and their self-belief by using technology to take the limits off living. We call this purpose ‘Life Unlimited’. Our 17,000 employees deliver this mission every day, making a difference to patients’ lives through the excellence of our product portfolio, and the invention and application of new technologies across our three global business units of Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT, and Advanced Wound Management.
The Group’s Global Headquarters are in the UK, with subsidiaries in approximately 40 countries, and sales in more than 100. S+N is a constituent member of the FTSE100 on the London Stock Exchange and had annual sales in 2024 of $5.8 billion.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Indirect Tax Director to lead and manage our global indirect tax function for a 12-month period. This role involves ensuring compliance with indirect tax regulations worldwide and supporting our commercial operations. You will work cross-functionally with finance, legal, and operational teams to influence key business decisions and contribute to S+N’s continued growth.
The role is primarily based in Croxley, Watford, with the opportunity to work remotely 3-4 days per week.
Responsibilities:
* Elevate the tax department’s value and visibility within the organization by providing strategic advice and partnering on international operations, supply chain, and commercial initiatives.
* Support talent development and oversee a high-performing indirect tax compliance team, based in Poland and Malaysia, working with the country finance teams and S+N’s outsource provider.
* Lead on global indirect tax strategy, working with the Group Tax team on transfer pricing, supplier contracting, and M&A-related matters.
* Manage tax audits, disputes, and liaise with tax authorities as required.
* Handle special projects, including automation/tax digitalization initiatives and the implementation of a global tax determination engine (Thomson Reuters OneSource) outside the US.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have trained at a top-tier accounting firm, with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience, including 2-3 years in-house at a global MNC with complex supply chains. Industry experience and familiarity with Thomson Reuters OneSource Tax Engine would be advantageous.
Competences:
* Strong leadership skills with a proven record of managing global tax teams and fostering a culture of performance and collaboration.
* Excellent communication skills to influence internal stakeholders effectively.
* Strong commercial acumen to balance risk management with business enablement.
* Positive, confident, and resilient under pressure.
* Proactive with excellent time management skills.
* Expertise in international VAT/GST and other indirect taxes, including digital tax trends.
Licenses/Certifications:
ACA or ATII/CTA
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