Head of Tax

Head of Tax

Job Description

Role Summary

Kimberly-Clark (K-C) and Suzano have come together to create Arbex, a new global joint venture for K-C’s International Family Care and Professional business. This is an exciting opportunity to join this exciting and dynamic new venture from the beginning and to help shape its future.

Arbex operates in 37 countries across, Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific (APAC) and Latin America (LAO) and has global sales of $3.4bn annually. The Head of Tax will manage a team of 30 tax professionals across all regions, and is responsible for leading the global tax strategy, governance, and tax agenda of the Group. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring tax efficiency, integrity, and alignment with the company’s commercial objectives across multiple jurisdictions, while managing risk and maintaining strong relationships with tax authorities.

Reporting to the CFO, the role provides strategic leadership across all aspects of direct and indirect taxation, transfer pricing, tax controversy, and regulatory developments impacting a complex international consumer goods organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Strategy & Planning

Develop and execute the Group’s global tax strategy aligned with business growth, supply chain structure, and operating model

Advise executive leadership on tax implications of business decisions, M&A activity, restructuring, and expansion into new markets

Optimise the Group’s effective tax rate while ensuring compliance with evolving global frameworks and legislation (e.g., OECD Pillar Two)

Global Tax Compliance & Reporting

Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all corporate tax, VAT/GST, customs, and withholding tax obligations across jurisdictions

Oversee global tax reporting, including tax provisions, disclosures, and IFRS/US GAAP requirements

Maintain robust internal controls over tax processes

Transfer Pricing & Operating Model

Design, implement, and defend transfer pricing policies aligned with the Group’s global supply chain and brand/IP structures

Ensure appropriate documentation and compliance with OECD guidelines and local regulations

Tax Risk & Governance

Establish and maintain a strong tax governance framework consistent with the organisation’s risk appetite

Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks, including reputational considerations and ESG-related transparency requirements

Lead the Group’s response to audits, enquiries, and disputes with tax authorities

Business Partnering

Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders (CFO, regional finance leaders, Global Business Services (GBS), Legal, supply chain, and commercial teams)

Provide tax input into pricing strategies, distribution models, digital commerce, and innovation initiatives

Support market entry and expansion strategies in emerging and developing markets

Indirect Tax

Oversee VAT/GST strategies critical to cross-border consumer goods flows

Monitor changes in global trade policies and indirect tax regimes impacting supply chains

Leadership & Team Development

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global tax team (in-house and co-sourced)

Drive continuous improvement through automation, data analytics, and technology solutions

Manage external advisors effectively to deliver high-quality, cost-efficient outcomes

Key Requirements

Experience

• Significant senior tax leadership experience within a multinational organisation, preferably in consumer goods, retail, or manufacturing
• Deep expertise in international tax, transfer pricing, and indirect taxes
• Proven experience managing tax risk in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments
• Strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving strategic initiatives

Technical & Professional Qualifications

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent)

Strong knowledge of OECD guidelines, BEPS developments, and global tax reform (including Pillar Two)

Experience with IFRS/US GAAP tax reporting

Leadership & Personal Attributes

Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen

High integrity and sound judgement in managing risk and ethical considerations

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed global environment

Key Success Measures

Sustainable optimisation of the Group’s effective tax rate

Strong compliance record and low level of tax controversy

Alignment of tax strategy with business growth and supply chain evolution

Effective implementation of global tax reforms (e.g. Pillar Two readiness)

Development and retention of a high-performing tax team

Reporting Line

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Direct reports: Regional/functional tax leads

Key stakeholders: Executive Committee, Finance Leadership, GBS, Legal, Supply Chain, External Advisors

Primary Location

Walton Oaks, Tadworth, United Kingdom

Additional Locations

Ede, Netherlands, Netherlands (Remote), Poland (Remote)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time