Global Tax Manager

Job Purpose

Job purpose: The Global Tax Manager leads the Foundation’s global tax compliance, reporting, advisory and risk management activities across all relevant jurisdictions. The role ensures timely and accurate filings, supports financial reporting under IFRS, partners with Finance, HR, Legal and Compliance to manage tax risk (including employment tax and global mobility), and oversees relationships with external advisors and tax authorities.

• Oversee and coordinate the preparation, review, filing and submission of all global tax obligations, ensuring full and timely compliance across jurisdictions.
• Manage UK corporation tax return, including oversight of transfer pricing and preparation and submission of UK VAT return.
• Lead the preparation and review of US Form 990 and US state charitable forms.
• Ensure overseas payments are received free of withholding tax, including securing and managing tax residency certificates and treaty relief applications.
• Manage and coordinate overseas annual tax returns (Germany, Canada, China, Japan and Hong Kong), liaising with local advisors as required.
• Oversee GST filings, prepare and submit Canadian tax rebate claims.
• Maintain comprehensive and compliant tax documentation and records in line with local statutory retention requirements.
• Compile and manage tax‑related correspondence with tax authorities and external stakeholders.
• Maintain the global tax compliance calendar to ensure all statutory filing and payment deadlines are met.

• Contribute to management reporting, including monthly results, quarterly reviews and year‑end reporting processes.
• Provide advisory support on the tax implications of intercompany transactions, including transfer pricing and intercompany arrangements.
• Provide tax input into quarterly financial planning, including tax budgeting, forecasting and tax provision calculations.
• Perform detailed general ledger analysis, tax reconciliations and ad‑hoc reporting as required.
• Prepare and submit tax‑related information to third‑party organisations, including auditors and regulatory bodies, particularly during year‑end processes.

• Identify potential tax risks and issues, assessing their potential impact on the organisation.
• Ownership of the tax risk framework as well as interactions and preparation of papers for the audit and risk committee.
• Oversight of compliance activities, fiscal audit and tax related projects.
• Working with the Compliance and Risk Team on various indirect tax issues as and when required.
• Analyse and assess permanent establishment risks arising from employee relocation, remote working and international presence. Provide clear recommendations on risk mitigation, including policy updates, contractual arrangements and operational controls, where required.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of tax control frameworks and internal policies.

• Conduct research and analysis on tax‑related matters, staying updated on changing tax laws, regulations, and industry practices. Use this information to inform decision making and ensure compliance.
• Keep appraised and keep the CFO updated on all tax related matters, ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed and up to date with relevant legislative changes.
• Provide day‑to‑day tax advisory (engaging where required with 3rd Party providers for advice).
• Provide training and support to finance team ensuring they have a comprehensive understanding of tax compliance requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors, legal counsel, and government agencies as necessary.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax authorities during audits and examinations.
• Manage and coordinate annual Group tax audits.

• In collaboration with HR, monitor and manage employment tax and social security obligations arising from the organisation’s multi‑location and hybrid working model, including payroll withholding, social security exposure and reporting obligations.
• Work closely with HR to…