Tax Director

Our client is a global, private equity-backed hospitality business with a diverse international portfolio. They are seeking to appoint a Director of Tax in a newly created, first-in-role position to build and lead the tax function across multiple jurisdictions. Reporting directly to the VP – Finance, this individual will take full ownership of the tax agenda, playing a key role in supporting growth, investment activity and governance within a dynamic, fast-evolving international environment. The successful candidate will bring a minimum of four years’ Post-Qualified Experience (PQE), combining strong technical expertise with commercial judgement and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach. This is a visible, strategic role requiring close collaboration with senior internal stakeholders and the private equity tax team to ensure robust compliance, effective structuring and proactive risk management. Duties and Responsibilities Key Objectives Lead and shape the tax function across the group, providing clear, strategic oversight and trusted advice on all tax-related matters. Ensure timely, accurate and compliant tax reporting across all operating jurisdictions. Support strategic transactions and ongoing investment activity through high-quality tax input and risk assessment. Establish and enhance governance, controls and processes aligned with the standards of a global multinational group. Tax Compliance and Reporting Oversee the end-to-end tax compliance process, including review of corporate tax returns and related filings. Manage external tax advisors across European and international jurisdictions. Review tax outputs for quarterly reporting at group level. Support investor-related reporting requirements, including US and Canadian tax matters where relevant. Transactions, Structuring and Due Diligence Lead tax due diligence on acquisitions, disposals and refinancing transactions. Provide structuring input to optimise tax efficiency while maintaining appropriate risk parameters. Review SPAs, financing documentation, financial models and related legal agreements from a tax perspective. Maintain ongoing tax oversight across the investment lifecycle. Advisory and Risk Management Deliver practical, commercially focused tax advice to Finance, Legal and senior leadership teams. Partner closely with the private equity tax function to ensure transparency and alignment. Monitor legislative developments across relevant jurisdictions and assess risk exposure. Support tax strategy development, planning initiatives and transfer pricing compliance. Governance and Continuous Improvement Contribute to forecasting and business planning processes from a tax perspective. Strengthen tax controls, documentation and governance frameworks. Drive efficiencies and continuous improvement as the business scales. Support broader finance and cross-functional initiatives as required. Leadership Operate as a trusted advisor, demonstrating sound judgement, integrity and accountability. Build strong relationships internally and externally to support the long-term objectives of the business. Location and Working Pattern This role is based in Hammersmith and requires on-site presence five days per week. #J-18808-Ljbffr