Head of Tax overseeing UK tax framework for Daimler Truck companies. Ensuring compliance and optimising tax strategies while managing relationships with HMRC and supporting financial objectives.
Responsibilities
Take overall responsibility for the UK tax framework across Daimler Truck UK, Daimler Bus UK, and Daimler Truck Financial Services UK.
Ensure the Group’s tax affairs are compliant, optimised, and strategically aligned with broader financial objectives.
Act as the primary point of contact with HMRC and oversee corporate tax, VAT, SAO requirements, regulatory reporting, and audit coordination while embedding robust governance standards.
Work closely with CFOs, the Head of Accounting and Controlling, Shared Services, and the Daimler Truck AG Tax Department to ensure consistency, transparency, and best practices across all UK entities.
Balance compliance excellence with proactive identification of fiscal optimisation opportunities.
Requirements
Qualified Tax Accountant (CTA and/or ACA)
University degree (finance, tax, accounting or related discipline)
Several years’ professional tax experience within a group company or large professional services firm
Up-to-date specialist knowledge of UK tax legislation
Demonstrable experience working within HMRC frameworks
Proven ability to manage tax compliance across complex organisations
Strong strategic and conceptual thinking capability
Ability to identify fiscal optimisation opportunities while mitigating risk
Confident communicator capable of influencing at senior leadership level
Skilled at translating complex tax matters for non-specialist audiences
Assertive, commercially aware and able to safeguard Group interests
HGV Intern gaining business unit experience in Corporate Tax at Hilton Grand Vacations. Participating in hands - on training and project involvement over a ten - week immersive internship.
Senior Associate in PwC's Specialized Tax Services team overseeing R&D tax credit studies and client accounts. Supervising teams and enhancing technical skills in a dynamic environment.
Manager leading teams and managing client accounts in R&D tax credit studies. Collaborating with professionals to provide tax advice and innovative solutions in a specialized tax services team.
Tax Director at Armanino leading multistate tax engagements and mentoring professionals. Delivering strategic tax planning and compliance solutions for various industries.
Tax Manager in Armanino’s State & Local Tax practice managing client engagements and delivering high quality tax solutions. Supporting staff development and acting as a key technical resource.
Analyst in the Global Compliance & Reporting team at EY in New Delhi. Responsible for managing tax data, ensuring accurate compliance, and conducting thorough research.
Tax Operations and Innovation Intern role at Plante Moran focusing on tax technology strategies and solutions. Collaborating with experts and assisting in various projects to streamline tax operations.
Tax Intern role at Kennametal creating tax exemption certificates and analyzing sales tax issues. Flexible hours during school year and up to 40 hours during summer months.
Senior Tax Planning Manager responsible for tax audits and compliance at NextEra Energy. Leading a team and coordinating complex tax issues with senior management.