Tax Director

About Hartree

Hartree Partners is a leading global merchant commodities firm specialising in energy, commodities and associated industries. Jointly owned by senior management and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, LP, Hartree has over 28 years of experience in proprietary trading and principal investments. The firm employs over 4,600 individuals worldwide.

Find out more about us by visiting our website at: http://www.hartreepartners.com/

About Touton

Founded in 1848, Touton is a global leader in the commodities trading & processing industry. We have offices on four continents and a network of exporting subsidiaries located in commodity-producing countries. Our customers include some of the world's largest chocolate manufacturers, cocoa processors, coffee roasters and spice retailers.

We take pride in our sustainability engagement in the countries where we operate.

Find out more about us by visiting our website at: https://touton.com/

Job Summary

We are looking for a Tax Director to join the global tax team based in the London office.

The role will report into the Head of European Tax, based in London. The role will support European Tax generally, but with primary responsibility for Touton entities across Europe, Africa, APAC and LATAM.

Acknowledging the need to understand the Touton business and people in-depth, regular travel to Bordeaux (and potentially other key business sites outside of France, based on business need) will be required at an appropriate cadence as relationships develop.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Operate as day-to-day direct tax business partner to Touton Finance and trading teams.
• Proactively identify tax risks and opportunities with the Touton businesses and lead the delivery of projects associated with this.
• Provide clear insights to Touton General Management and CFO and regularly advise and alert Touton General Management on key tax regulatory developments and potential business impact.
• Establish effective tax processes and controls to monitor ongoing tax risks and opportunities and ensure timely compliance with tax filing and reporting obligations.
• Drive strategic tax insight and risk management related to tax matters for Touton Group subsidiaries, mainly located in Africa.
• Keep current on latest global tax developments.
• Work transparently and openly in keeping key stakeholders (within the finance team and across the business) up to date on key tax-related matters.
• Advise Heads of Finance in Touton Group subsidiaries on tax matters.
• Working with external advisers to support and coordinate Touton during tax investigations and audits.
• Ensure tax positions adopted by Hartree are consistently applied across the Touton business.
• Support the wider Hartree EMEA tax team on ad hoc tax projects.
• Effectively liaise with Hartree tax team members based in the US and Europe, including ensuring Hartree tax governance processes are adhered to.

Requirements: education, competencies & skills

• Minimum of 12 years of tax experience in a big consulting firm on international projects or a similar position in an international company.
• Strong expertise in French tax law and French tax compliance.
• Extensive experience in leading complex global tax advisory projects.
• Ability to communicate quickly in a clear and concise manner internally and with counterparts.
• Ability to multitask and work in a very fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Fluency in English and French is required.
• Master’s degree in tax law (e.g. DJCE or equivalent) or finance with a focus on international taxation.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Health and wellness benefits
• Supportive and inclusive work culture

Hartree Partners is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and are not discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Recruitment and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. We will make reasonable adjustments for candidates and employees with disabilities.