Interim Tax Manager

The Role

A large and complex organisation in Devon is seeking an experienced interim Senior Tax Manager to lead its tax function and provide strategic tax leadership across a diverse group structure.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, this is a senior leadership role responsible for all aspects of tax compliance, reporting, governance and advisory services. You will lead a specialist team, support year-end and audit processes, and act as the organisation's subject matter expert on tax matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the Tax Team, promoting high performance and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing all tax compliance and reporting activities, ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Managing tax computations and supporting the preparation of financial statements for subsidiary entities.
• Supporting year-end processes and working closely with external auditors.
• Reviewing and enhancing tax policies, procedures and controls.
• Identifying tax-saving opportunities and advising on tax-efficient structures and approaches.
• Acting as the organisation's technical expert on tax legislation and regulatory developments.
• Providing proactive tax advice to senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• Producing high-quality reporting and analysis to support decision-making and governance requirements.
• Representing Finance at internal committees and working groups.

About You: To be successful, you will have:

Desirable Experience

• Education, charity or not-for-profit sector experience.
• Knowledge of charity and/or education sector tax legislation.
• International tax exposure.
• Experience leading business change, process improvement or transformation projects.

What's on Offer?

• Senior leadership role with significant influence across the organisation.
• Opportunity to shape and develop the tax function.
• Broad and varied remit covering compliance, reporting, governance and strategic advisory work.
• Hybrid working environment - 3 days onsite.
• Excellent benefits package and professional development opportunities.