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 leaderto 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
* Oversight of UK and EMEA corporate tax compliance, payments, forecasts, provisioning and reporting.
* Leadership of a 12-person team, developing capability, performance and succession.
* Responses to tax authorities and audit enquiries.
* Technical research and input into wider tax projects and operational model changes.
* Collaboration with external advisors, auditors and global tax colleagues.
* Process enhancement and innovation across the tax compliance and reporting cycle.
* Building strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
What You Bring
* CTA, CA, ACCA, ACAor equivalent qualification, or extensive relevant experience.
* Proven experience leading and motivating a tax team in-house or in practiceto deliver complex outputs at pace.
* Strong technical grounding in corporate tax compliance and reporting.
* Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate complex technical rules clearly.
* A track record of managing demanding portfolios and meeting tight deadlines.
* Confidence to challenge existing processes and drive improvements.
* Outstanding stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
Why This Role?
* Senior influence within a highly visible EMEA-wide tax function.
* Large, complex international remit—ideal for someone who wants to stretch their capability.
* Excellent progression prospects and world-class internal training.
* Hybrid working, modern offices and a genuinely supportive, collaborative culture.
* 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.
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