Director, Head of Tax

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties. At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset. Head of Tax – Fanatics International Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties. At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day—building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with limitless entrepreneurial spirit, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset. As we continue to scale our global platform, the Head of Tax – Fanatics International will play a critical role in owning group-wide tax strategy, compliance, and risk governance across Fanatics International's Commerce, Collectibles (Topps), and Betting and Gaming divisions. ROLE OVERVIEW This is a senior leadership role with group-wide responsibility for tax strategy, compliance, and risk governance across the Fanatics International group — spanning three business verticals (Commerce, Collectibles (Topps), and Betting and Gaming) and multiple legal entities operating across the UK, Europe, and international markets. VAT and indirect tax sit at the heart of this role; Fanatics International operates complex, high-volume supply chains across more than 30 VAT registrations globally, covering marketplace models, dropshipping arrangements, Importer of Record structures, and digital goods supplied to consumers across the UK, EU, and wider international markets. The Head of Tax – Fanatics International delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights. HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes. Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams) Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with the CFO of International Commerce, President of International, Finance leadership, Legal, FP&A, and IT to embed tax considerations into commercial decision-making, ERP configuration, and financial reporting across all three Fanatics International business divisions. Manage and coordinate external adviser relationships — including Big 4 and specialist firms — ensuring timely, accurate, and risk-managed filings across all relevant jurisdictions while maintaining alignment with internal stakeholders. Act as the primary HMRC point of contact for the group, leading the compliance relationship across disputes, product classification claims, Bespoke Retail Scheme management, and audit activity. People Leadership: Lead, develop, and grow a high-performing tax team, providing mentorship and clear direction across Commerce, Collectibles (Topps), and Betting and Gaming. Build a scalable tax function with robust governance frameworks, policies, and procedures covering intercompany pricing, VAT compliance, and cross-border structuring. Drive a culture of tech