If you are interested in this candidate, please contact Andrew Wilson via email awilson@cerfinancial.co.uk or call on 0207 626 6065.

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PROFILE:

Global Mobility Manager | International Assignments | Expatriate Tax | Immigration | Cross-Border Employment

Accomplished Global Mobility and Expatriate Tax professional with over 20 years' experience delivering global mobility programmes across EMEA, the Americas and APAC within leading professional services firms. Extensive experience managing international assignments, permanent transfers, localisation programmes, cross-border employment and international remote working arrangements.

Recognised for providing strategic advice to HR, Payroll, Tax, Legal, Finance and business leaders while balancing employee experience with regulatory compliance, operational risk and commercial objectives. Strong expertise in global mobility governance, immigration, social security, international payroll, mobility tax, vendor management and global mobility operations.

ATT qualified with a proven track record of leading complex international mobility programmes, driving process improvements, managing global stakeholders and delivering exceptional client and employee outcomes.

SKILLS:

• Global Mobility Programme Management
• International Assignments
• Cross-Border Employment
• Immigration & Right to Work
• International Remote Working
• Mobility Tax & Social Security
• International Payroll Coordination
• Global Mobility Governance
• Risk & Compliance Management
• Vendor Management
• Employee Experience
• Policy Development
• HR Business Partnering
• Process Improvement
• Operational Excellence
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Management
• Team Leadership

CAREER HISTORY:

January 2026 – Present

Professional Services

Global Mobility Tax Manager

• Oversee a portfolio of corporate clients within the global mobility services division, providing bespoke technical advice and guidance on all facets of international employee mobility.
• Serve as the principal point of contact for key client stakeholders, cultivating enduring relationships and delivering pragmatic solutions to complex global mobility challenges.
• Supervise the preparation and review of tax returns, calculations, and compliance documentation to ensure precision and alignment with client objectives.
• Direct multi-jurisdictional advisory projects from inception through completion, ensuring successful outcomes and consistently high levels of client satisfaction.
• Support business development activities by identifying new opportunities within existing client accounts and contributing to the evolution of strategic service offerings.
• Offer technical expertise during specialist team or technology sales initiatives, sharing insights into prevailing market trends and client requirements.
• Mentor and manage a team of tax professionals, fostering their development through guidance, encouragement, and structured learning opportunities.
• Deliver informative tax briefings and training sessions for both clients and internal teams to promote knowledge sharing within the practice.
• Promote operational efficiency by leading internal management activities aligned with strategic objectives and maintaining rigorous financial discipline across all engagements.
• Contribute proactively to risk management efforts by upholding compliance with policies, regulations, and ethical standards throughout all aspects of service delivery.

June 2013 – October 2025

Big 4

Tax Manager, Global Mobility Services

• Lead global mobility operations for multinational clients, acting as senior advisor for governance, compliance, tax, immigration, relocation, and payroll.
• Manage mobility processes across long‑term assignments, short‑term assignments, permanent transfers, new hires, and cross‑border commuters.
• Provide strategic mobility guidance to HR, Finance and business leadership teams, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Oversee global mobility case tracking, vendor activity, benefits enrolment, payroll gross‑ups, and international compliance deliverables.
• Develop and maintain mobility policies ensuring compliance, consistency and adaptability to evolving business needs.
• Act as escalation point for policy interpretation, expatriate compliance issues, and compensation complexities.
• Lead and coach mobility analysts and regional partners to deliver high‑quality service.
• Manage mobility‑related vendor relationships, conducting reviews, evaluating service performance and driving continuous improvement.
• Support tender processes and RFP transitions for mobility, tax, immigration and relocation vendors.
• Managed end-to-end delivery of international assignments across EMEA, US and APAC.
• Acted as subject matter expert on Global Mobility for HR, Payroll, Tax, Legal and Finance.
• Managed permanent transfers, international hires and localisation arrangements.
• Coordinated immigration, payroll, tax and social security compliance.
• Partnered with external mobility vendors and relocation providers.
• Supported international remote working and cross-border working assessments.
• Maintained governance, compliance and operational controls.
• Led cross-functional stakeholder engagement and risk management.
• Short-Term Secondments with the firms Corporate Clients
• Supported global HR and mobility teams across EMEA, US and ASPAC, delivering high‑touch mobility support and stakeholder engagement.
• Managed global vendors, expatriate tax requirements, immigration compliance, payroll reporting and relocation processes.
• Provided strategic advice on assignment structures, social security, global equity implications, risk and governance.

December 2011 – June 2013

Big 4

Assistant Tax Manager

• Oversaw expatriate programmes for major corporate clients, managing global tax, payroll, benefits and mobility compliance.
• Acted as dedicated mobility advisor to expatriates and senior HR teams, resolving complex mobility‑related issues.
• Reconciled payroll adjustments, tax returns and compliance documentation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Supported global mobility transformation projects, including policy redesign and technology/mobility system improvements.

December 2007 – December 2011

Big 4

Tax Advisor – Human Capital

• Delivered expatriate compliance and advisory services covering immigration, social security, payroll gross‑ups and allowances.
• Coordinated mobility‑related compensation, HRIS updates, vendor data, and governance controls.
• Delivered pre‑departure and repatriation briefings for globally mobile employees and senior executives
• Worked closely with HR leadership on policy enhancements and compliance frameworks.
• Additional earlier roles (PKF, BDO, PwC)
• Corporate tax advisory across multinational clients.
• Managed corporate tax returns, reconciliations, reporting and governance.
• Early career in audit supporting financial reporting processes.

EDUCATION:

• ATT Qualified – Fellow member of Association of Taxation Technicians
• IAB Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping (2009)
• 3 A‑Levels (Business, ICT, Mathematics)
• 9 GCSEs including English & Mathematics

LANGUAGES:

• Fluent in Urdu and Punjabi

TECHNICAL:

• Advanced MS Office, HRIS, payroll systems, mobility platforms

INTERESTS:

• Travel, community netball, health & fitness

If you are interested in this candidate, please contact Andrew Wilson via email awilson@cerfinancial.co.uk or call on 0207 626 6065.
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