Head of Group Taxation - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Network Rail

Network Rail

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Head of Group Taxation

Location:

Milton Keynes, GB

Department Name:

Finance

About Network Rail:

Join us at Network Rail, where our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in connecting people to their loved ones and ensuring goods reach their destinations safely and efficiently. As an organisation, we believe that people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions.

We're committed to building a more diverse and inclusive organisation that represents the passengers we serve.

To achieve this, we need to become an open, diverse, and inclusive organisation that harnesses the skills and expertise of all our people.

We're dedicated to attracting the best talent to help us build a safe and accessible railway for everyone.

Brief Description:

Investing in our people is one of the most effective ways to improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the railway.

That's why we're looking for a
Head of Group Taxation for a
permanent
opportunity to lead our Group Taxation team.

A team that aims to be recognised as amongst the absolute best tax organisations in the public sector and rail industry.

In this pivotal role, you'll build trust in Network Rail's tax management through correct returns and by providing expertise on which to build a successful financial control framework.

About the role (External):

What will your day look like?

Implement our tax strategy and provide expert guidance to our Executive and Board members on all tax aspects, including legislative changes and tax risks.
Lead our tax compliance efforts, safeguarding the business from penalties, charges, and prosecutions.
Be the primary point of contact with HMRC, optimising our tax position and building positive links with key bodies.
Ensure accurate tax schedules in our financial accounts, aligning with Network Rail's group accounting policies and regulations.
Manage the annual statutory Senior Accounting Officer process, mitigating risks and ensuring timely submission.
Maintain a technically capable team, offering specialist tax advice and mitigating tax risks.
Promote understanding of current taxation issues and minimise risk across the business.
Establish and cultivate relationships with key partners, offering expert mentorship on groupwide taxation matters.

Person Specification

Hold a full accounting qualification (CIMA or CCAB) and possess a professional tax qualification (ATII, ATT) or extensive postqualification experience in a senior tax role.
Have experience in a large organisation, with exposure to International Accounting Standards and generally accepted accounting principles.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of UK tax legislation, including corporation tax, capital gains tax, valueadded tax, and employment taxes.
Proven record of leading a tax department with a commercial approach in a large FTSEsized entity.
Exhibit strong leadership skills and successful relationship management with HMRC or other external regulatory bodies.
Excel in negotiations and influencing both internal and external partners.
Successfully manage, develop, and empower a team of technical specialists, displaying strong leadership capabilities.
Approach challenges with a strong commercial and proactive demeanour.
Thrive under pressure, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.

Network Rail value our employees and offer a range of benefits to support their well-being and professional growth, including (but not limited too):

"We're delighted to have been named as one of

The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023

."
Generous annual leave, with the option to buy/sell days.

Car allowance

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% subsidy on train/underground season tickets.

Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.