General Manager – Tax

About the role

The client is a fast‑growing multinational group operating in manufacturing, trading and FMCG. They are looking for an experienced General Manager, Tax to lead corporate tax for one or more key business units and to provide strategic tax guidance across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Set and execute tax strategy for the business unit, aligned with group policy and governance.
• Ensure accurate, timely tax filings and manage tax risk with strong internal controls.
• Advise on cross‑border transactions, operating structures, market entry and partnership deals.
• Drive tax‑efficient structuring, optimise effective tax rate and stay ahead of regulatory/geopolitical changes.
• Embed best‑practice tax governance, improve processes and systems, and support knowledge‑sharing.
• Lead, mentor and develop regional tax teams, strengthening alignment with corporate tax functions.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive international tax experience, in‑house or at a top advisory firm.
• Strong expertise in international tax, cross‑border structuring and transfer pricing.
• Background in fast‑growing manufacturing, trading or FMCG businesses across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead regional tax teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Required skills

• International tax
• Transfer pricing
• Cross‑border structuring
• BEPS
• Effective tax rate (ETR) management
• Global tax planning