Finance Manager - International Taxation & Compliance

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Tax Leadership:

- Architect and implement comprehensive international tax strategies aligned with our global business objectives and growth plans

- Lead strategic tax planning for cross-border transactions, business restructuring, and market entry/exit decisions

- Design optimal legal entity and operating structures that enhance tax efficiency while meeting business needs, with consideration for merger-acquisition activities and private equity transactions.

- Develop forward-looking tax risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate potential tax exposures

- Provide strategic tax counsel to the management on major business decisions

Global Compliance Management:

- Establish robust governance frameworks ensuring full compliance with tax and financial regulations across all operating jurisdictions - India, Ireland, South Africa, United States and China

- Direct the preparation and timely filing of all corporate tax returns and disclosures worldwide

- Oversee statutory financial reporting and regulatory submissions in accordance with local requirements

- Implement standardized processes for tax provision calculations and tax accounting

- Lead tax audit defence strategies and manage relationships with tax authorities globally

Transfer Pricing Excellence:

- Design and implement global transfer pricing policies aligned with OECD guidelines and local regulations

- Oversee development of comprehensive transfer pricing documentation including master files, local files, and country by-country reporting

- Establish transfer pricing governance processes to monitor intercompany transactions and pricing methodologies

- Lead advance pricing agreement negotiations with tax authorities to secure certainty on transfer pricing positions

- Ensure alignment between transfer pricing policies and operational reality of the business.

- Develop and implement transfer pricing policy principles aligned with Point of Effective Management (POEM) requirements and standards.

Tax-Efficient Supply Chain Management:

- Partner with Supply Chain leadership to optimize tax efficiency in global manufacturing and distribution networks

- Lead tax structuring for procurement hubs, principal structures, and contract manufacturing arrangements

- Develop customs and indirect tax strategies to minimize friction costs in cross-border movements

- Assess tax implications of make-vs-buy decisions and manufacturing footprint changes

- Optimize intellectual property locations and royalty structures from a tax perspective

Financial Compliance & Reporting:

- Direct global financial compliance programs covering statutory accounting, regulatory reporting, and corporate governance

- Oversee implementation of financial controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and equivalent regulations

- Lead responses to regulatory inquiries and manage relationships with financial regulatory bodies

- Ensure accurate and timely financial disclosures across all legal entities and operating jurisdictions like India, Ireland, South Africa, United States and China

- Implement standardized compliance monitoring and reporting systems across the global business
Tax Technology & Transformation

- Lead digital transformation of tax and compliance functions through innovative technology solutions

- Implement tax data management systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and analytics capabilities

- Drive process standardization and automation of tax compliance activities

- Develop tax analytics capabilities to provide deeper insights and scenario modelling

- Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the global tax and compliance organization

Team Leadership & Development:

- Build and lead high-performing teams of tax and compliance professionals across multiple locations

- Establish centres of excellence for specialized tax disciplines including transfer pricing, indirect tax, and tax controversy

- Foster a culture of technical excellence, ethical conduct, and business partnership

- Represent the company in industry forums and professional tax organizations

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications:

- Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

- CA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification required

- Additional qualifications in international taxation strongly preferred

- Ongoing professional education in relevant tax and compliance domains

Experience:

- 15+ years of progressive experience in international taxation and financial compliance

- Minimum 8 years in leadership roles managing global tax functions from Global MNC's, Major Conglomerates, Accounting Firms etc

- Significant experience in the CPG industry with understanding of manufacturing operations

- Proven track record managing complex tax matters across multiple jurisdictions

- Experience leading tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and business restructurings

- Demonstrated success in building and developing global finance teams

Technical Knowledge:

- Comprehensive expertise in international corporate taxation principles and practices

- In-depth understanding of transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements

- Thorough knowledge of indirect taxes including VAT, GST, and customs duties

- Strong command of tax accounting under IFRS and US GAAP frameworks

- Advanced understanding of tax treaty networks and their practical application

- Familiarity with digital taxation initiatives (BEPS 2.0, Pillar One, Pillar Two)

- Expert knowledge of tax compliance requirements in major global markets

Technical Skills:

- Experience with leading tax technology platforms and ERP systems

- Proficiency with tax provision software and compliance management tools

- Strong data analytics capabilities as applied to tax planning and compliance

- Ability to leverage technology to enhance tax function effectiveness

- Understanding of process automation opportunities in tax and compliance functions

Leadership & Business Skills:

- Strategic vision with ability to align tax strategies with business objectives

- Exceptional stakeholder management skills at executive and Board levels

- Outstanding communication skills, translating complex tax concepts into simple business language

- Strong negotiation capabilities when dealing with tax authorities and advisors

- Business partner mindset with focus on value creation beyond compliance

- Change management expertise to drive transformation initiatives

- Crisis management skills for handling complex tax controversies