Head of Tax

Barden is delighted to partner with one of our clients in Cork, an excellent employer, as they look to hire a Tax Leader.

The business is at an exciting point in its journey, and this is the moment to take ownership of tax and lead the function. This is a strategic role reporting to the CFO, with real involvement in transactions and in structuring deals, so you will help shape where the international group goes next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Set the tax direction for the group
• Find ways to protect and release cash
• Shape the tax structure behind acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures
• Take charge of compliance, transfer pricing, and risk across Ireland, the UK, and Europe
• Be the point of contact with tax authorities in the relevant jurisdictions
• Work closely with finance, treasury, legal, and external advisers

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified accountant and/or CTA, with a corporate tax background from a major accounting firm
• Experience at a similar level in an international organisation
• Strong Irish and UK tax knowledge, with European exposure
• Transfer pricing and IFRS tax accounting experience
• Commercial, practical, and a clear communicator
• Infrastructure experience an advantage

OTHER DETAILS

• Based in Cork, hybrid
• Full-time, with a competitive package

A strategic tax leadership role of this kind is rare in Cork. Interested? Please apply through the link or contact Aideen Murphy (aideen.murphy@barden.ie) for a confidential conversation.