Interim Direct Tax Manager3-Month Contract Day Rate 3 Days per Week in Oxford Our client, a leading organisation in its sector, is seeking an experienced Interim Direct Tax Manager to join their Group Tax function on a 3-month contract. This is a hands-on role within a dynamic, international business, offering the opportunity to make an immediate impact during a period of growth and transformation. The role will be based in the company''s Oxford office, with a requirement to be on-site three days per week. The Role Reporting to the Tax Director and working closely with senior finance stakeholders, you will take responsibility for managing corporate tax compliance and supporting group tax reporting across a global structure. This is a broad and commercially focused position that will suit a technically strong tax professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and driving process improvements. Key Responsibilities Oversee the outsourced corporate tax compliance process for the UK group and overseas subsidiaries, ensuring timely and accurate filings Review tax returns and liaise with external advisors and internal finance teams Support corporate tax matters including RandD tax credit claims and detailed technical analysis Manage aspects of year-end and interim group tax reporting, including preparation of tax workbooks and disclosures Lead transfer pricing compliance, including preparation/review of master and local files and oversight of calculation