Deep market knowledge that delivered exceptional results.

The challenge:

As this London-based biopharmaceutical company continued its rapid growth and prepared for a commercial launch, it became clear that a dedicated tax leader was essential to navigate the complex international tax landscape. They created the Director, Global Tax role to oversee tax compliance, planning, reporting, and strategy across multiple jurisdictions.

This was a critical hire. Given the complexity of the role and our need for someone with a mix of strong technical expertise, in-house experience, and leadership capability, they knew the recruitment process could be challenging. In addition to that, they needed to move quickly - finding the right candidate within weeks rather than months was crucial.

The solution:

Having worked with SRM Recruitment for several years and successfully hired multiple finance professionals through us, our client knew they could trust us to deliver. James Rodgers immediately understood their requirements and worked with urgency to identify a highly skilled, immediately available candidate who fit their criteria perfectly.

Within an incredibly short timeframe, our client had a standout candidate; someone with deep international tax experience, an understanding of transfer pricing, and a proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment like theirs.

The result:

Five months in, their new Group Head of Tax is thriving. She has hit-the-ground-running, already adding significant value to the team and helping to establish a best-in-class tax function. Her technical knowledge, leadership, and strategic thinking have made her an invaluable asset to their finance team.

James at SRM has been in regular contact with the business and their Group Head of Tax, ensuring a smooth transition and that all parties were happy with how the first few months have gone.

What the client has to say:

"We chose to work with SRM for a number of reasons. Firstly, their deep market knowledge: James understood the unique requirements of the role and our industry. Second; speed & efficiency: they delivered an excellent shortlist and ultimately the successful candidate within a tight timeline. Finally, their proven track record: having worked with SRM Recruitment on multiple roles at a variety of levels for my Finance Team, I trust their ability to find top-tier talent implicitly. If you’re looking for a tax recruiter who truly understands the market and delivers exceptional results, I highly recommend James Rodgers and the team at SRM Recruitment.“ EMEA VP of Finance

Need help to hire for your tax team? 

Contact James Rodgers on +44 (0)7852 322955 or jamesrodgers@srmrecruitment.com