The company

Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Windsor, Buchanan's and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Ciroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Jose Cuervo, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Trading in approximately 180 markets, we employ over 20,000 talented people around the world. With offices in 80 countries, we also have manufacturing facilities across the globe including Great Britain, Ireland, United States, Canada, Spain, Italy, Africa, Latin America, Australia, India and the Caribbean.

The role

The global tax function for Diageo is based in four locations – UK, Ireland, The Netherlands and US with a total headcount of approximately 50 people.

It is the purpose of this role to lead the Irish tax function (consisting of six people including this position). The Diageo Irish Tax team is responsible for tax planning, tax support to the Irish business, tax risk management, transfer pricing and reporting. Ireland plays a crucial role in the group’s global tax strategy.

About you

In return for the opportunity to work for one of the world’s true flagship tax functions it is essential that you posses strong International Tax experience from either a Big 4 Firm or blue-chip multinational.

Management experience is a pre-requisite as you will be responsible for creating a high performing Irish tax team that can integrate with the business.

Next step

For further information please contact Stewart King on +44 207 429 4444 or stewartking@puretaxation.com