Director, Corporate Tax - 9 Month FTC

Company Description We’re Checkout.com – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen. Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why. With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech. Job Description As our global reach continues to scale, we are seeking an experienced tax professional to step into the role of International Direct Tax Lead for a 9-month maternity cover. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Tax, this role will be accountable for overseeing aspects of direct tax strategy, planning, compliance, and reporting across our international operations. The Tax team plays a vital role in ensuring regulatory compliance, optimising tax efficiency, and supporting our overall financial strategy. We are looking for a leader who will be comfortable balancing hands-on technical analysis and decision-making in complex international direct tax matters with broader strategic support. The incoming leader will oversee the international direct tax sub-team, and will need to collaborate with a variety of cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple domains. As a forward-thinking FinTech business, the Tax function directly impacts and empowers future growth. The International Direct Tax Lead will work closely with Finance, Legal, and other departments to ensure direct tax considerations are integrated into business decisions, new product launches, and international expansion plans. This is a unique opportunity to lead a business-critical area with high strategic significance, impacting our growth trajectory and offering direct engagement with senior leadership during this 9-month period. What you'll be doing: As the International Direct Tax Lead (9-Month Maternity Cover, extendable), you will step into a critical leadership role, ensuring continuity, compliance, and strategic alignment for our international direct tax operations. Reporting directly to the Head of Tax , you will be a seasoned tax professional with deep domain expertise in managing complex international direct tax matters. Because this is a fixed-term maternity cover contract, the ability to integrate quickly, drive results, and operate effectively within an ambitious, fast-paced organisation will be critical to your success. During this 9-month contract, you will be responsible for: Managing and executing international direct tax compliance, reporting, and planning, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and regulatory requirements. Leading and supporting the international direct tax sub-team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous development. Serving as a key point of contact for international direct tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities across our global jurisdictions. Partnering closely with the Global Head of Tax to provide targeted strategic tax advice to regional leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Collaborating proactively with Finance, Legal, and other departments to ensure direct tax considerations are seamlessly integrated into international expansion plans, new product initiatives and operational decisions. Managing relationships with external tax advisors to ensure efficient and accurate deliverables. Supporting the Head of Tax on the direct tax aspects of corporate finance initiatives, M&A transactions, and internal ... (truncated, view full listing at source)