EMEA Corporate Tax Leader (Glasgow)

Salary £competitive + Bonus + Benefits | Hybrid Working

A leading global organisation with a major presence in Glasgow is seeking an accomplished Corporate Tax leaderto join its EMEA Tax function. This is a senior, strategic role overseeing multi-jurisdictional compliance, reporting and advisory activity across a broad European footprint. If you thrive at scale, enjoy complex problem-solving, and want to shape a high-performing tax team, this is the kind of role that rarely comes to market.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a well-established EMEA Corporate Tax team operating across multiple European hubs, supporting c.200 entities in more than 25 jurisdictions. As the Lead, you’ll take ownership of a significant portfolio while leading a talented team of 12, ensuring delivery of high-quality tax outputs and continuous improvement across processes and controls.

This is a role for someone who enjoys both technical depth and leadership influence: corporate tax compliance, forecasting, reporting, tax audits, stakeholder engagement, and driving efficiencies across a sophisticated operating model.

What You’ll Lead

• Oversight of UK and EMEA corporate tax compliance, payments, forecasts, provisioning and reporting.

• Leadership of a 12-person team, developing capability, performance and succession.

• Responses to tax authorities and audit enquiries.

• Technical research and input into wider tax projects and operational model changes.

• Collaboration with external advisors, auditors and global tax colleagues.

• Process enhancement and innovation across the tax compliance and reporting cycle.

• Building strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

What You Bring

• CTA, CA, ACCA, ACAor equivalent qualification, or extensive relevant experience.

• Proven experience leading and motivating a tax team in-house or in practiceto deliver complex outputs at pace.

• Strong technical grounding in corporate tax compliance and reporting.

• Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate complex technical rules clearly.

• A track record of managing demanding portfolios and meeting tight deadlines.

• Confidence to challenge existing processes and drive improvements.

• Outstanding stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.

Why This Role?

• Senior influence within a highly visible EMEA-wide tax function.

• Large, complex international remit—ideal for someone who wants to stretch their capability.

• Excellent progression prospects and world-class internal training.

• Hybrid working, modern offices and a genuinely supportive, collaborative culture.

• Competitive package including bonus and extensive benefits.

If you’re a driven tax professional ready for a senior leadership step with international scope, this is a standout opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Apply now or contact Stuart Ringland at stuart@lusona.co.uk to arrange a confidential chat.