EMEA Corporate Tax Leader (Glasgow)
Salary £competitive + Bonus + Benefits | Hybrid Working
A leading global organisation with a major presence in Glasgow is seeking an accomplished Corporate Tax leader to join its EMEA Tax function. This is a senior, strategic role overseeing multi-jurisdictional compliance, reporting and advisory activity across a broad European footprint. If you thrive at scale, enjoy complex problem-solving, and want to shape a high-performing tax team, this is the kind of role that rarely comes to market.
The Opportunity
You’ll join a well-established EMEA Corporate Tax team operating across multiple European hubs, supporting c.200 entities in more than 25 jurisdictions. As the Lead, you’ll take ownership of a significant portfolio while leading a talented team of 12, ensuring delivery of high-quality tax outputs and continuous improvement across processes and controls.
This is a role for someone who enjoys both technical depth and leadership influence: corporate tax compliance, forecasting, reporting, tax audits, stakeholder engagement, and driving efficiencies across a sophisticated operating model.
What You’ll Lead
1. Oversight of UK and EMEA corporate tax compliance, payments, forecasts, provisioning and reporting.
2. Leadership of a 12-person team, developing capability, performance and succession.
3. Responses to tax authorities and audit enquiries.
4. Technical research and input into wider tax projects and operational model changes.
5. Collaboration with external advisors, auditors and global tax colleagues.
6. Process enhancement and innovation across the tax compliance and reporting cycle.
7. Building strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
What You Bring
8. CTA, CA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualification, or extensive relevant experience.
9. Proven experience leading and motivating a tax team in-house or in practice to deliver complex outputs at pace.
10. Strong technical grounding in corporate tax compliance and reporting.
11. Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate complex technical rules clearly.
12. A track record of managing demanding portfolios and meeting tight deadlines.
13. Confidence to challenge existing processes and drive improvements.
14. Outstanding stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
Why This Role?
15. Senior influence within a highly visible EMEA-wide tax function.
16. Large, complex international remit—ideal for someone who wants to stretch their capability.
17. Excellent progression prospects and world-class internal training.
18. Hybrid working, modern offices and a genuinely supportive, collaborative culture.
19. Competitive package including bonus and extensive benefits.
If you’re a driven tax professional ready for a senior leadership step with international scope, this is a standout opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Apply now or contact Stuart Ringland at stuart@lusona.co.uk to arrange a confidential chat.