Head of Tax NL, Liberty Telecom

Head of Tax NL, Liberty Telecom

We’re looking for a Head of Tax, NL Liberty Telecom to join our team in the Netherlands. Reporting into the MD Tax you will be leading and advising senior management on the Netherlands [Benelux] tax position of the Liberty Global group, Liberty Telecom and related Transfer Pricing. This involves multiple aspects of the business, related M&A and/or Corporate Development projects.

What will you be doing?

• Managing Liberty Global’s NL tax, telecom assets and Pillar 2 positions.
• Develop, evaluate and implement tax planning strategies in the various jurisdictions that will help maximize company’s after-tax profit and cash flow from operations.
• Execute tax projects to ensure tax objectives are met effectively and efficiently.
• Identify risks and exposures to overall LG worldwide tax position due to income tax rules application to wider LG group, including Pillar 2.
• Ensure robust processes & controls around relevant tax compliance processes (in cooperation with Blume and/or external service providers) and review & sign off on relevant parts of the quarterly tax provision process & tax returns.
• Initiate relevant updates & sign off on related LG Long Range Plan tax modules.
• Develop, evaluate and implement a related Transfer Pricing strategy in the various jurisdictions.
• Support and maintain relationship with tax authorities. Being able to manage this relationship in the context of current requirements of transparency and shareholders interest.
• Foster environment in which all members of the central tax strategy team work as team to achieve goals and objectives for the group. Support high team engagement.
• Take the lead in managing and developing the team’s knowledge around tax technical relevant developments.
• Share past experiences and institutional knowledge/insights effectively both within and outside of tax department.
• Management/optimization of external tax fees.
• Grow & maintain MSA Revenue.

We tend to look for people with:

• Corporate Tax knowledge within an international context. Experienced in leading complex transactions/planning in a tax efficient manner
• Effective team leader experienced in building high performance teams
• Effective and impactful in high pressure, ambiguous situations
• Entrepreneurial mindset, innovation & curious to seek out new opportunities & solutions
• Excellent relationship builder. Works well in team environment (managers, peers, subordinates within tax department; other colleagues).

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + bonus
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:

Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrow’s Connections Today!

At Liberty Global, we connect people through cutting-edge technology. As a world leader in broadband, video, and mobile communications, we invest in fibre and 5G networks, providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections through leading brands, such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo, and Telenet. Our Ventures portfolio has strategic stakes in over 75 companies in content, tech, and infrastructure, including ITV, Formula E, Liberty Blume, AtlasEdge, and Egg. We prioritize diversity, equity, and sustainability, using technology for good. If you're entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges, join our high-performing team.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.

About Us

Our Story

We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.

Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.

With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.

We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.

Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.

Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.

And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.