HEAD OF TAX

Job Description : HEAD OF TAX POIL AND GAS UK A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced tax leader to join a growing international upstream oil & gas business at a pivotal stage in its development. This newly created role offers the opportunity to establish, shape and lead the Group tax function, working closely with senior leadership to build a robust tax framework covering governance, compliance, reporting and strategic tax planning. A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced tax leader to join a growing international upstream oil & gas business at a pivotal stage in its development. This newly created role offers the opportunity to establish, shape and lead the Group tax function, working closely with senior leadership to build a robust tax framework covering governance, compliance, reporting and strategic tax planning. The business is entering an exciting growth phase with significant investment planned across new exploration and development projects. As a result, the successful candidate will be exposed to a broad range of technically challenging and commercially significant tax matters across multiple jurisdictions. This role would suit an individual who enjoys building capability, creating structure and influencing business decisions in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the Group's tax strategy, governance and operating model. Lead all aspects of corporate tax, international tax and transfer pricing. Ensure tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Partner with senior stakeholders on investments, business growth initiatives and strategic projects. Identify and manage tax risks while maintaining appropriate controls and governance. Support financial reporting, tax provisioning and external disclosures. Manage relationships with external advisers and tax authorities. Establish and develop the tax function as the business continues to grow. Candidate Profile Qualified tax professional with substantial post-qualified experience. Strong international corporate tax expertise. Experience managing transfer pricing, tax governance and tax risk matters. Proven ability to operate effectively within multinational organisations. Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands-on delivery. Desirable Experience Upstream oil & gas sector experience. Exposure to Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs). Experience supporting exploration and development activities. Familiarity with cross-border investment structures and international operations. Experience operating within joint venture environments. Why Apply? Opportunity to build a tax function from the ground up. Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making. Broad international remit with varied and intellectually stimulating work. Involvement in major growth, exploration and development projects. Highly visible role with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the organisation. Well-funded business with ambitious expansion plans. For an ambitious tax professional looking for a genuine opportunity to shape a function, influence strategy and work on complex international tax matters within the upstream energy sector, this is a unique career opportunity.

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