Global Tax Specialist

Global Tax Specialist Sinclair is Hiring! Join Our Team as Global Tax Specialist 🚀 We are looking for an experienced Global Tax Specialist to take ownership of tax compliance, reporting, governance and risk management across our international operations in EMEA, UK, US and APAC, with a particular focus on UK and European markets. Location: Flexible across Europe or UK. The successful candidate will act as the key internal tax specialist for the Group, working closely with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Commercial and local country teams, as well as external tax advisors and tax authorities. Key Responsibilities: This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to own the tax outcome internally, not simply manage external advisors. You will work closely with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Commercial and local country teams, as well as external advisors and tax authorities. Global Tax Compliance Own the global tax compliance calendar across entities and jurisdictions Prepare, calculate, review and file tax returns and submissions Manage registrations, payments, deadlines, documentation and tax workpapers Identify compliance gaps, implement remediation and monitor legislative changes Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Manage CIT compliance, calculations, returns, tax liabilities and reconciliations Review taxable profit, tax adjustments and tax deductibility Support current/deferred tax, year-end provisions and financial reporting Work with auditors and review tax assessments and authority notices VAT / GST & Indirect Tax Prepare/review VAT/GST returns, calculations and reconciliations Manage EU and UK VAT, APAC GST/VAT and, where applicable, US sales & use tax Assess VAT treatment of sales, purchases, imports, exports and intercompany transactions Support indirect tax audits, refunds, registrations and cross-border transactions Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Tax Lead the global transfer pricing framework and policy Review intercompany pricing, management fees, royalties, services, financing and distribution arrangements Coordinate Local Files, Master File, CbCR, benchmarking and year-end true-ups Manage withholding tax, tax treaties and intercompany tax policies Support international tax projects including Permanent Establishment, CFC, Hybrid Analysis, restructuring and operating model changes Tax Audits, Risk & Governance Lead tax audits, enquiries and tax authority correspondence Assess tax exposures, disputes, penalties and interest Build and maintain global tax risk registers, controls and compliance frameworks Establish clear tax ownership, review processes, KPIs and management reporting International & Commercial Tax Advisory Provide practical tax advice to Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, HR, Legal and senior management Advise on contracts, cross-border transactions, new markets and commercial arrangements Support restructurings, acquisitions, disposals, distributor models and business expansion Identify tax efficiency opportunities while maintaining strong governance and compliance Monitor OECD, Pillar Two, DAC6 and other relevant international tax developments Tax Technology & Process Improvement Drive automation and improvements in tax calculations, reporting and data extraction Improve VAT/GST reconciliations, intercompany data quality and global tax workpapers Develop dashboards, compliance trackers and standardised reporting processes Support implementation of tax technology and reduce manual/spreadsheet dependency Requirements Qualified tax professional/accountant: CTA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent 7–10+ years of relevant tax experience , ideally in a multinational, pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences or similar international business Strong multi-jurisdictional experience across CIT, VAT/GST, indirect tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing, intercompany taxation, tax accounting, audits and statutory filings Proven experience preparing/reviewing tax returns and calculations Strong understanding of intercompany transactions and tax policies Experience managing tax audits, tax authority enquiries and external tax advisors Strong financial and tax accounting knowledge Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders Ability to work independently, quickly understand complex tax issues and deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision Desirable Experience US federal & state tax | UK & European VAT/CIT | APAC tax | Pharma/Life Sciences | Transfer Pricing & Benchmarking | CbCR | Deferred Tax | Tax Technology/ERP | Global Tax Projects | Pillar Two/Global Minimum Tax About Sinclair Founded in 1971, Sinclair is a global medical aesthetics organisation, that delivers an extensive product range. With an in-house commercial infrastructure, including manufacturing and a network of distributors in leading global markets, our products are sold in 55 countries worldwide. This is a great time to join Sinclair as we continue to increase our product range and expand into new markets and territories. Sinclair Values: ✅ Act with Integrity Consistently doing the right thing even when it’s the hard choice; 100% Compliance with all rules, standard operating procedures and guidelines ✅ Results-Driven Make a business impact in all you do, whether sales, efficiency, operational excellence; it should make a meaningful impact ✅ Innovation-Centered Redefining Aesthetics, we must be pioneering in how we do business; this can be in products, in service models, or strategy ✅ Own It! Be Accountable for your decisions, actions and consequences; Be Reliable to your customers and colleagues We have a real focus on developing our people, and by fostering an entrepreneurial culture, we encourage flexibility, accountability and autonomy. The company is full of opportunity for those who wish to grasp it. Our people thrive on engagement, development and a varied workload. You will often be included in projects that require you to collaborate cross-functionally. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful company, with big ambitions for the future. If this sounds like you and you meet the requirements, please apply, we would love to hear from you. Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the role before the closing date noted. By making this application you give consent for personal information to be used in automated decision-making processes relating to key job requirements which are stated in this ad. Sinclair does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from Recruitment Agencies. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as property of Sinclair and Terms & Conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be considered null and void Division Corporate Functions Department FINANCE Role Global Tax Specialist Locations Sinclair UK Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor