Convera is hiring a Head of International Tax and Transfer Pricing to define and execute our global tax strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting & Tax Officer, you will own enterprise-wide governance, planning, and operationalization of transfer pricing policies, while serving as a trusted advisor to executive management on cross-border matters.
What You'll Do
- Define and continuously refine the global international tax and transfer pricing strategy, governance framework, and risk appetite.
- Mentor a global team of tax professionals; establish clear group KPIs, development plans, and succession pipelines.
- Act as senior advisor to the executive team on tax impacts of strategic initiatives.
- Work on global cash tax forecasting and repatriation strategies; partner with Treasury, FP&A, and Controllership.
- Lead design and oversight of cross‑border structuring, holding company strategies, financing arrangements, and IP ownership models.
- Drive implementation planning and ongoing compliance with OECD Pillar Two (GloBE) and BEPS measures.
- Input into global tax compliance, returns, and information reporting for corporate income tax.
- Manage tax controversy, audits, and APAs/MAPs; develop defensible positions, documentation, and settlement strategies.
- Establish, implement, and maintain global transfer pricing policies consistent with arm’s‑length principles.
- Design and validate intercompany pricing methodologies and perform annual testing and adjustments.
- Oversee global transfer pricing documentation and operational processes.
- Lead APAs where appropriate; manage transfer pricing audits and dispute resolution.
- Lead tax due diligence, structuring, and integration for M&A, carve‑outs, and joint ventures.
- Advise on supply chain transformations, principal company structures, and substance requirements.
- Advise business on internal reorganisations and commercial direct tax questions.
- Work with Oracle and Accounting teams to help automate transfer pricing calculations.
- Define and implement controls over tax-sensitive data; drive automation and analytics for reliable reporting.
- Provide clear executive‑level communication on tax risk, cash tax drivers, audit exposure, and regulatory developments.
- Build strong relationships with tax authorities, external advisors, and industry bodies.
What We're Looking For
- 12–15+ years of progressive experience in international corporate tax and transfer pricing within multinational groups or top advisory firms.
- Advanced professional qualification: Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), ACA/ACCA, or equivalent.
- Demonstrable expertise in OECD BEPS and Pillar Two (GloBE) rules; hands‑on experience implementing global transfer pricing documentation.
- Track record managing large, complex audits and controversies across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience with tax aspects of M&A, IP planning, financing, and supply chain design.
- Strong command of UK corporate tax regime, SAO, CIR, DPT, MDR/DAC6, withholding tax, and substance requirements.
- Fluency in financial statements, Oracle, and tax technology/data.
Nice to Have
- Experience in regulated or capital‑intensive industries.
- Familiarity with US tax, APAC taxation regimes, EU directives and tax treaty application.
- Prior success deploying tax technology and data governance frameworks.
Technical Stack
- Oracle
Team & Environment
You will lead a global team of tax professionals and report directly to the Chief Accounting & Tax Officer. You will work closely with the Head of Direct Tax compliance and provisioning and the Head of Indirect Taxes.
Benefits & Compensation
- Market competitive salary
- Opportunity to earn an annual bonus
- Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization
- A flexible approach to work
- Generous insurance (health, disability, life)
- Paid holidays, time-off and leave policies for life events
- Paid time off for volunteering (5 days per year)
- 3 company-wide Wellness Days off per year
Work Mode
This is a remote position based in the UK.
Convera is passionate about diversity and fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging. We care deeply about the value we bring to our customers and build our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people.
