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Sal Partners is recognised as a leading talent advisory firm focusing specifically on the tax profession. As globalisation continues to increase, the best talent transcends national boundaries. We search beyond traditional channels to find talented professionals with the qualities required to help organisations navigate the continually evolving business landscape. From our offices in Amsterdam & London, we offer both search and recruitment capabilities supporting our clients to attract, onboard and retain the best talent available across the international tax market.
Key hires can transform organisations; securing the right one is critical for the success of the tax function
Identifying and connecting with exceptional talent within a time frame that suits our client’s needs.
DEI initiatives alone won’t lead to real progress; we support clients in accelerating their performance by unifying their people strategy.
The health of a tax function requires an uninterrupted flow of capable leadership and is an essential driver of business success.
The role of the tax officer has evolved, and so should their pay. Making informed decisions about your pay data and reward program is critical.
Understand what drives your function’s performance, make informed hiring decisions, and unlock the full potential of your team.
Sal Partners understands the importance of defining the right tax operating model for your business; talent acquisition plays a crucial role in this process. Tax leaders must ensure the function is structured correctly to ensure the department achieves its objectives. We appoint talent across the following specialisms:
“We recently partnered with Sal Partners to fill a Global Head of International Tax & Transfer Pricing role based in the Netherlands. Their market knowledge was quickly evident as they provided a list of excellent candidates in a short time frame. Recruiting from a distance can often be difficult, but Patrick and the team ensured the process was smooth and enjoyable. Their open communication, diligence and follow-through were refreshing, and we believe our candidate will be an excellent fit for our collaborative team”.
“Sal Partners has been a true business partner and did an outstanding job filling our assignment for an M&A Tax Director. While the criteria in the assignment brief could have been viewed as challenging, Patrick did an excellent job understanding our needs and sourcing great candidates. His long list and shortlist reports were of great value in helping us screen candidates and concentrate on the assignment and organisational fit during the interviews. Patrick showed continuous support, availability, and excellent communication skills. We eventually came to a high-quality shortlist of candidates in terms of relevant experience and personality, which made the final decision a “luxury problem”.
“When building our group tax function in Ireland, we wanted to go single source for a more targeted approach. After a tender process, Patrick led the efforts of securing four new hires for the company, particularly the position of Global Head of Transfer Pricing, which was a critical hire for the group. Sal Partners presented quality shortlists for each position that resulted in several great hires for the tax team. I would happily recommend Patrick as a (tax) specialist well regarded and networked across the senior European tax community.”
“Patrick’s knowledge of the tax market and the profession’s key issues (including the broader finance function) is clear. His views on diversity, the role of the tax officer in today’s ever-changing environment, and current salary & market trends are always greatly appreciated. I’d highly recommend Sal Partners when considering your next search partner”.
“I worked with Sal Partners to find our first Group Tax Director. I was very impressed by Patrick’s ability to understand the situation and role requirements until the very last detail and his ability to source the correct profiles within days. Ultimately, we closed the position with the perfect candidate within three weeks. I’ve never had a process completed that fast and simultaneously, matching all expectations!”
“It was a great pleasure previously working with Patrick. He is a diligent worker with strong communication skills. Although we had two difficult positions to fill, Patrick came up with original and most capable candidates by searching in ‘corners’ and markets that we did not (immediately) consider most logical. With a laser focus of ‘just’ recruiting tax experts, Patrick brings a great network and has strong knowledge of what it takes to make it in today’s tax world.”
“Sal Partners have supported us with multiple hires over the years, more recently, for a key strategic (senior) hire for the team – Tax Accounting & Reporting lead for the Europe & MEISA region. Once again, we were impressed with their proactive approach and the high-quality profiles introduced to us, demonstrating the strength of their local network and their understanding of which teams to research. I look forward to working with Patrick and the team again”.
“We previously worked with Patrick on a Shanghai-based Tax Director search. Since establishing Sal Partners, we have partnered on five tax hires within our newly formed Dutch office (including a search for a new Head of Compliance & Technology) and an Indirect Tax hire in Geneva. Patrick brings positive energy to the recruitment process; he can work rapidly within short deadlines and dedicates his time to ensure a successful hiring process. Patrick’s knowledge of the tax profession and his network across the Dutch and the broader European market ensured his focus was centred on the correct profiles, ultimately allowing us to save time”.
“I’ve known Patrick for many years, even before launching Sal Partners. He immediately struck me as a different head-hunter who cares about his clients’ trajectories and ambitions. He is not into transactional hiring; instead, he is focused on the long term. I would recommend anyone in tax to work with Patrick and Sal Partners for their hiring needs”.
“As a candidate, I had the pleasure of working with Patrick. He is one of the most dedicated, hardworking, and honest recruitment professionals I have met and stands out from the (regular) recruitment crowd. Patrick is amazingly focused and energetic in ensuring the best result and tireless in pursuing the highest level of customer service. What makes him unique is his genuine interest in people, supporting them, challenging them and making them successful. He always maintained a professional composure and readily went the extra mile to deliver. I’ve enjoyed working with Patrick several times as we built the global tax team in the Netherlands, Australia & Mexico. I have no hesitation in recommending the services of Patrick, and I will certainly call him again if the need arises”.