Job Description

Head of International Tax and Transfer Pricing

Full Time

Derby/Hybrid

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of International Tax and Transfer Pricing to lead the Group’s international tax and transfer pricing function acting as the Group’s global contact for international tax and transfer pricing matters in over 40 territories.

This role reports to the SVP International Tax and involves frequent collaboration with tax specialists and other professionals within the global organisation.

What you will be doing:

Leading and developing the international tax and transfer pricing team displaying the expected behaviours for the role.
Ensuring the Group meets its global tax compliance obligations in all overseas locations including transfer pricing and Pillar 2 taxes. This involves liaising with our external advisor network and regional Rolls-Royce tax and finance teams.
Managing global tax disputes and audits including engagement with the regional tax teams and external advisers and engaging with local tax authorities as required.
Advising the businesses on managing the tax implications and risks associated with complex cross border transactions relating to new and existing business. and working with our global adviser network to source relevant tax advice when required.
Liaise with and support tax teams around the world to resolve international tax and transfer pricing issues.
Managing our global approach to transfer pricing and ensuring this is implemented consistently around the world including the transfer pricing risk strategy and use of APAs.
Managing international elements of group reporting and forecasting and supporting SVP International Tax with Group tax disclosure policy.
Overseeing UK transfer pricing advice and compliance including taking the lead on transfer pricing for the department’s work on Senior Accounting Officer, ensuring compliance with UK transfer pricing documentation requirements and monitoring UK:UK transfer pricing adjustments.
Actively engaging in ongoing improvement initiatives with a view to improving processes.
Overseeing the training of businesses and functions to ensure tax risks are understood and appropriately managed.
Managing ad hoc projects and advice in support of SVP International Tax and SVP Indirect Tax as required.

Position Qualifications:

Degree level qualification, tax qualifications or equivalent.
Experience working in international tax or transfer pricing in industry or practice at a senior level including developing and driving the international tax or transfer pricing strategy.
Experience managing dispute resolutions including dealing with tax authorities in APA and MAP situations.
Experience leading and developing tax professionals and managers.

Preferred Requirements:

A team player with ability to liaise across multiple jurisdictions, business, and functions.
Strong organisational skills and problem-solving abilities.
Good business acumen.
Achievement oriented and enthusiastic.
Proven communication skills including ability to explain complex tax issues to non-tax specialists and non-native English speakers.
Desire to learn and develop expertise.

Regional Benefits:

Work in a safety-first environment were doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Job Category

Finance