Interim Tax Project Leader

Interim Tax Project Leader - London 2 days per week + hybrid working We're partnering with a well-renowned organisation in its sector to recruit an experienced Interim Tax Project Leader for a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished tax professional to lead a high-profile project focused on strengthening international tax processes, governance and compliance across a growing international operation. This role is ideally suited to an experienced interim who enjoys delivering tangible outcomes within a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively across finance, legal, commercial and external advisory teams. The Role As Interim Tax Project Leader, you'll take ownership of a range of strategic tax initiatives designed to improve the organisation's international tax framework and support continued overseas growth. Key responsibilities include: • Designing and implementing robust processes for managing UK and international tax queries. • Developing country-specific tax risk frameworks to support commercial and finance teams when operating internationally. • Working alongside external tax advisers to establish standardised contractual tax clauses and documentation. • Reviewing international activities to assess and mitigate Permanent Establishment risk. • Leading improvements to VAT reporting processes, reducing risk and improving efficiency. • Streamlining HMRC certification and withholding tax reclaim processes. • Reviewing and updating the organisation's International Tax Manual, tax policies and governance procedures. • Coordinating tax awareness training for finance, legal and commercial stakeholders. • Producing analysis and recommendations on alternative financial models from a tax perspective. About You We're looking for a commercially minded tax professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills. You will ideally have: • ACA/ICAEW qualification with an audit background gained within a Big Four or Top 10 accountancy firm. • Extensive experience managing complex UK and international tax matters, including VAT. • A proven track record of delivering tax transformation or project-based assignments. • Strong knowledge of tax governance, risk management and process improvement. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organisation. • The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and deliver results within tight timescales.