Head of Tax (Projects) FTC

JOB BAND: F

CONTRACT TYPE: 12 Month Fixed-term Contract, Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Group Finance

LOCATION: London Television Centre – Hybrid

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £110,000 - £115,000 plus £5441 London Weighting depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience, plus an on-target bonus of 25% depending on company performance.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Lead critical global tax initiatives for BBC Studios on a 12-month FTC, driving transfer pricing and R&D tax credit programmes to completion while providing interim leadership for international tax. This role ensures robust compliance, supports commercial growth and M&A activity, and strengthens tax operations across a complex, international business.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Lead across the business, managing senior stakeholders under tight timelines while role modelling values and influencing at executive level.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external advisors, authorities and partners, representing BBC Studios professionally.
• Develop and support the wider Finance function, including line management of one direct report and broader team coaching and development.
• Drive completion of a global transfer pricing review, including updating arrangements, ensuring compliance, and overseeing reporting and filings.
• Identify tax efficiencies and lead R&D tax credit activity, including claims, new opportunities and implementation of improved processes and SOPs.
• Take accountability for global tax compliance, corporation tax filings, reporting, and managing tax authority enquiries and cross-border disputes.
• Support strategic growth through tax leadership on M&A, acquisitions, integrations and broader commercial decision-making including new markets and structures.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Professional accounting qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, as appropriate.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of global tax requirements, transfer pricing and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience of working with financial accounting systems and the ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex financial data to a range of audiences.
• Experience of operating at a senior level and/or partnering with external senior stakeholders.
• Experience of leading, driving and delivering change in complex organisations and finance teams.
• Experience of devising new ways of working to streamline operations.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Good knowledge of the media sector and relevant in-depth knowledge of current industry trends, an understanding of the end-to-end production and distribution cycle.
• Prior experience of holding senior Finance leadership positions in the media sector (or equivalent).
• Experience of M&A transactions and effectively integrating new businesses into a wider corporate structure.
• Knowledge of and experience in digital / social media content production, distribution and or brand extension.

BENEFITS:

• A flexible 35–hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.
• Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).
• Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.
• BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen.
• Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture.
• Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.

Equal Opportunity: We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.