Head of International Tax

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of International Tax to join our Group Tax Team at our Paddington headquarters. The Group Tax Team works collaboratively with the corporate functions and the wider business on a day-to-day basis to provide advice across all taxes. Our team is fuelled by curious minds from diverse backgrounds, and this is an incredible time to join us at DS Smith.

This role will focus on leading the global execution and advisory aspects of international tax strategy. You will be communicating with the business and acting as the primary point of contact for complex cross-border tax queries, M&A transactions, and legal entity structures. This role will partner with senior internal teams on commercial projects and initiatives, offering a fantastic opportunity to build relationships across a global footprint spanning over 35 countries, while directly managing and developing an International Tax Manager.

A successful candidate must be a proven self-starter and commercial leader, who is comfortable with pro-actively communicating directly, working collaboratively and liaising at all levels.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute the group's international tax strategy, partnering with Treasury on capital structures, dividend planning, and repatriation methods
• Provide expert tax advice to regional finance teams a...