Head of International Tax

Discover a Leading Role in International Tax and Transfer Pricing at Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce, a name synonymous with innovation and progress, is seeking a dynamic Head of International Tax and Transfer Pricing to join their esteemed team. This full-time, hybrid position, based in Derby, offers a unique chance to lead critical global tax functions for an organisation that has profoundly shaped the modern world and continues to power, protect, and connect people worldwide.

If you are a seasoned tax professional looking to make a significant impact within a company that champions individuality and diverse perspectives as its greatest strengths, this opportunity is for you. Rolls-Royce fosters a culture where innovation thrives, enabling a high-performance environment.

What You Can Expect in This Role:

This pivotal role places you at the forefront of Rolls-Royce's international tax strategy. You will be the primary global point of contact for tax and transfer pricing matters across more than 40 territories. Reporting to the SVP International Tax, you will collaborate extensively with tax specialists and a broad range of professionals throughout the global organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and Developing a Global Team: Guide and mentor the international tax and transfer pricing team, embodying the expected behaviours for leadership excellence.
• Ensuring Global Tax Compliance: Oversee the Group's compliance obligations in all international locations, with a particular focus on transfer pricing and Pillar 2 taxes. This involves strategic engagement with external advisors and regional Rolls-Royce tax and finance teams.
• Managing Tax Disputes and Audits: Proactively manage global tax disputes and audits, coordinating with regional tax teams, external advisors, and engaging directly with local tax authorities where necessary.
• Strategic Business Advisory: Provide expert advice to businesses on managing the tax implications and risks associated with complex cross-border transactions, both new and existing. Leverage the global advisor network for specialised tax insights.
• Global Transfer Pricing Management: Champion Rolls-Royce's global approach to transfer pricing, ensuring consistent implementation worldwide, including the development and execution of the transfer pricing risk strategy and the use of Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs).
• International Reporting and Forecasting: Manage the international aspects of group reporting and forecasting, and support the SVP International Tax in shaping Group tax disclosure policy.
• UK Transfer Pricing Oversight: Oversee UK transfer pricing advice and compliance, including leading transfer pricing for departmental work, ensuring compliance with documentation requirements, and monitoring UK:UK transfer pricing adjustments.
• Process Improvement and Training: Drive ongoing initiatives to enhance tax processes and oversee the training of businesses and functions to ensure a strong understanding and appropriate management of tax risks.
• Ad Hoc Project Management: Support the SVP International Tax and SVP Indirect Tax by managing ad hoc projects and providing expert advice as required.

Key Advantages for Candidates:

This role offers a compelling platform for career advancement and professional fulfillment:

• Global Impact: Lead tax strategy for a globally recognised organisation with a significant international footprint.
• Challenging and Rewarding Work: Engage with complex, cross-border tax issues and contribute to world-class solutions.
• Collaborative Culture: Work within a supportive environment that values individuality, diverse perspectives, and fosters strong professional relationships.
• Continuous Development: Benefit from opportunities for learning, skill enhancement, and exposure to diverse and challenging projects, contributing to your growth as a mid-career professional.
• Leadership Opportunity: Take charge of a critical function and develop your leadership capabilities within a respected FTSE 100 company.
• Pioneering Industry: Be part of an organisation at the forefront of developing clean, safe, and competitive power solutions.

Important Considerations for Your Career Path:

To thrive in this position, candidates should possess:

• A degree-level qualification, coupled with relevant tax qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Significant senior-level experience in international tax or transfer pricing, ideally within industry, with a proven track record of developing and driving tax strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in managing dispute resolutions and engaging with tax authorities, including experience with APAs and Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs).
• Proven ability to lead and develop tax professionals and managers.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Excellent ability to liaise across multiple jurisdictions, business units, and functions is crucial.
• Organisational Prowess: Robust organisational skills and problem-solving capabilities are essential for managing complex global responsibilities.
• Business Acumen: A solid understanding of business operations and how tax strategies integrate with overall company objectives.
• Communication Excellence: The capacity to articulate complex tax issues clearly and effectively to both tax and non-tax specialists, including non-native English speakers.
• Proactive & Adaptable: An achievement-oriented, enthusiastic, and curious mindset with a genuine desire to learn and expand your expertise.

Rolls-Royce is committed to a safety-first environment and operates on core principles of doing the right thing and keeping it simple. If you are seeking a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity, and you aspire to contribute to an organisation committed to a high-performing, competitive, and growing future, this Head of International Tax and Transfer Pricing position presents an exceptional opportunity.