Head of International Tax and Transfer Pricing - Derby

A fast-growing global organisation with a proud history and forward-looking ambitions is seeking a Head of International Tax & Transfer Pricing to lead on complex cross-border matters, advise senior leadership, and guide international compliance across 40+ jurisdictions. This senior appointment sits within a high-performing tax leadership team and offers exposure to an exciting variety of international structuring, transfer pricing, and tax risk management issues. With global scale, a collaborative culture, and serious investment into the function, this is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to help shape a world-class tax strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of global tax and transfer pricing policies, ensuring consistent application across international markets
• Lead the global transfer pricing lifecycle - from policy design to documentation and audit defence
• Act as a key advisor on cross-border transactions and restructuring projects, managing tax risk and delivering commercially sound advice
• Coordinate with regional finance teams and global tax partners to ensure timely and accurate compliance with evolving tax legislation (including Pillar 2)
• Manage international audits and tax authority engagements, including Advance Pricing Agreements and Mutual Agreement Procedures
• Own the international tax component of reporting and forecasting cycles, working alongside the Group Tax function
• Oversee UK transfer pricing activity and help embed compliant systems and practices in line with UK documentation and SAO requirements
• Champion continuous improvement by streamlining processes, introducing risk frameworks, and ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Mentor and develop a high-performing international tax team while fostering a culture of integrity, growth and innovation

What We're Looking For

• Proven background in international tax and/or transfer pricing at a senior level within either practice or industry
• Strong leadership credentials and experience managing multi-jurisdictional teams
• Demonstrable experience advising on and managing tax disputes, APAs and MAPs
• A confident communicator, capable of translating complex technical matters into commercial advice
• An eye for detail paired with the ability to step back and see the broader strategic picture
• Tax qualifications (e.g. ACA, CTA or equivalent) and a strong academic background

Why Join?

You'll be part of an ambitious and agile organisation that values expertise, innovation and collaboration. This is a visible role with influence across the business, where your decisions will shape global policy and deliver real impact. If you're ready to lead on a truly international platform, we'd love to hear from you.

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