Head of Tax
Alfa is seeking to appoint a Head of Tax, a senior member of the group's Finance team, replacing the retiring incumbent at the end of 2025. The role reports directly to the group's CFO and oversees all tax-related matters, including strategy, planning, and compliance.
About Alfa
Alfa is a UK-based group with operations in the USA, Australia, and New Zealand. Its core activity is the 'Alfa Systems' software, a leading SaaS platform for asset finance companies worldwide. With over 35 years of supporting major global companies, Alfa is committed to innovation and growth.
As a Gold accredited Investor in People, Alfa fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We provide the technology and opportunities; all we need is you!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Corporate Tax Advisory:
o Manage international tax strategy and transfer pricing, ensuring compliance and documentation.
o Advise on tax implications of client contracts and business expansion into new markets.
2. Indirect Taxes:
o Oversee VAT, US sales tax compliance, and advise on indirect tax implications.
3. Employer/Employee Tax Issues:
o Serve as a key consultant on employment tax matters.
4. Compliance:
o Oversee tax compliance across all taxes, liaising with external advisors and authorities.
5. Reporting:
o Manage tax disclosures for group and local accounts, contribute to budgeting, and liaise with auditors.
6. Systems & Risk Management:
o Maintain tax governance, document processes, and manage tax risks.
7. Tax Function Profile:
o Promote the value of tax across stakeholders and ensure compliance with information security policies.
8. Payroll (potentially reporting elsewhere):
o Manage payroll processes, software review, and integration with Workday.
9. Team:
o Supervise the EMEA Payroll Manager and collaborate with the finance team and external advisors.
Candidate Profile:
* Minimum 10 years post-qualification tax experience, practice and industry.
* Strong understanding of UK and international direct tax issues.
* Experience with US subsidiaries, state tax, and sales tax.
* Knowledge of indirect taxes and employment tax issues.
* Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* Experience managing external advisors.
Desirable (not critical):
* Experience in professional services, tech sector, or publicly listed companies.
* Exposure to Treasury operations.
What We Offer:
* Flexible hybrid working.
* 27 days' annual leave plus holidays and cultural days.
* Pension contributions up to 6%.
* Private health and online GP access.
* Family-friendly leave policies.
* Income protection, life, disability, and travel insurance.
* Interest-free loans after probation.
* Health and wellbeing programs.
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