Head of International Tax - FTC 15 months in Hatfield

We are Ocado Group, and we’re bringing world‑class automation to online grocery. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) combines cutting‑edge robotics, AI, and IoT within our advanced CFCs - Customer Fulfilment Centres. We’ve mastered the single pick, transforming online delivery for our global partners. Join us and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of retail technology.

About the Role

We are looking for a hands‑on international tax expert to join Ocado Finance, reporting to the Director of Direct Tax and Reporting. You’ll head up all international tax matters and oversee Group‑wide Transfer Pricing. What makes this role truly unique is the mandate to transform our Transfer Pricing operating model. It is incredibly rare to find a position that allows you to drive this level of fundamental change in a major business. You’ll be a key senior figure responsible for defining our tax policy, ensuring global compliance, and proactively navigating the tax risk landscape.

Accountabilities

• Design, embed, and maintain transfer pricing operating models and policies with a view of continuous improvement.
• Comply with transfer pricing documentation requirements, ensuring we meet all local requirements, as well as HMRC expectations set out within Guidelines for Compliance 7.
• Support the definition and implementation of the tax strategy and tax policies, aligned with overall business objectives and regulatory environment.
• Act as the senior international tax advisor to business leadership, supporting strategic decision‑making and international expansion.
• Lead the tax structuring of new market entries, working cross‑functionally with Legal, Finance, and Commercial teams.
• Monitor, interpret, and apply international tax legislative changes and prospective changes, providing technical/business briefings as required.
• Design, implement and establish BAU operating model to address BEPS Pillar II compliance requirements.
• Support with the preparation, technical review, and submission of CbCR and Public CbCR filing requirements.
• Ensure all international tax obligations are fulfilled, working closely with Finance colleagues and external advisors (where relevant).
• Management of outsource providers, oversee tax authority engagement and manage international tax controversy matters.
• Deliver international tax aspects of half‑year and year‑end reporting.
• Provide tax related guidance to the wider business across all relevant processes (e.g., employment, procurement, supply chain).
• Support with tax related queries and be a ‘go to’ contact for international tax matters.
• Develop and deliver training to the business to support (i) tax risks of operating internationally; and (ii) understanding of and compliance with tax policies and standards.
• Support transformation and business change activities with tax expertise and guidance.
• Seek to identify and implement process efficiencies (continuous improvement mindset), increasing standardisation, simplification, and automation.
• Consistently champion Ocado’s values and supporting the personal development of team members in order to progress team understanding and roles.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or equivalent and /or CTA with 10+ years PQE.
• Experience of working in a broad international tax environment, researching new territories and monitoring tax developments.
• Experience of designing, implementing and maintaining TP Operating Models, and maintaining filing requirements.
• Experience of communicating complex tax issues to non‑tax stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and act on your own initiative.
• Mindset for continuous learning for themselves, the tax team and the wider Finance community.

What we offer

We believe in supporting our people with meaningful, flexible benefits that prioritise well‑being and work‑life balance. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:

• Time to recharge: 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years), plus the option to buy more – and 30 days a year to work from anywhere in the world.
• Health & wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance.
• Family‑first policies: 22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (after qualifying period).
• Financial support: Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest‑free loans for train tickets.
• Commuter perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and free shuttle buses to/from Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City stations.
• Exclusive discounts: 15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month).

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.