Head of Treasury & Tax

Hybrid:
Minimum 3 days per week in office

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take on the dual role of Head of Treasury & Tax at a leading financial services business. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role reporting to the CFO & FD and working closely with the Board and Treasury Committee.

The successful candidate will lead treasury and tax strategy optimising financial resources, managing risk, and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This is an exceptional opportunity to combine technical expertise with strategic influence in a dynamic and growing organisation.

• Develop and implement strategies to optimise cash flow, liquidity, and capital structure.
• Lead cash forecasting, banking relationships, and investment decisions.
• Monitor and mitigate financial risks through hedging and reporting.
• Ensure treasury operations comply with regulatory and governance requirements.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements in treasury operations.

• Design and execute a proactive tax strategy to minimise risk.
• Oversee UK Corporation Tax and VAT compliance, plus cross-border obligations.
• Advise on tax implications for new products, initiatives, and corporate transactions.
• Monitor tax legislation and recommend proactive changes to policies and strategy.
• Provide clear insights to senior stakeholders on tax exposure and opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing treasury and tax team.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to shape financial strategy and business planning.
• Present treasury and tax insights, risks, and recommendations to the Board and Treasury Committee.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory updates, and best practices.

• Proven leader with deep experience in treasury operations, cash management, and financial instruments.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax, VAT, and employer duties, with cross-border awareness.
• Experienced in process improvement, system implementation, and financial controls.
• Confident communicator able to translate complex treasury and tax issues to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative team-player, adept at building strong relationships internally and externally (banks, HMRC, advisers).
• Highly reliable, detail-oriented, and maintains the highest standards of integrity.

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, ACA) or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in treasury or financial leadership roles within organisations with significant cash flow.
• Track record of managing complex compliance, reporting, and financial risk frameworks.
• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus.
• Hybrid working options with minimum 2 days per week in the office.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Pension scheme with up to 11% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance, income protection, and life insurance (4x salary).
• Health care cash plans including optical, dental, and outpatient care.
• Access to wellbeing programme, including fitness, mental health support, and health screening.
• Paid volunteering days, in-house subsidised deli and coffee, travel-to-work schemes.
• Ongoing learning, development, and leadership opportunities.

If you feel the above aligns with your experience, please do reach out.