Building out a tax function

The challenge

Hard Rock Hotels, a globally recognised hospitality brand, was in the process of building out their tax function. They were certainly focused on strengthening internal expertise and decided to bring more control and consistency to their tax affairs. From the outset, they set clear expectations around the role’s responsibilities and objectives, ensuring alignment with their broader strategic goals.

The solution

The searches were conducted efficiently and productively. We invested time in understanding the requirements and asked the right questions about candidate backgrounds, which ensured full alignment on expectations. The candidate search was focused on the parameters agreed at the outset, resulting in a streamlined and targeted process.

The outcome

The candidates presented were of exceptionally high calibre, with impressive backgrounds and experience. The process was highly efficient, meeting the clear expectations that were established from the outset, and ensured that we didn’t overwhelm with unnecessary options. We focused exclusively on those who aligned with the requirements and complemented the team’s needs.