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About the Role
The Group Head of International Tax & Transfer Pricing leads the Group's international tax and transfer pricing strategy, governance, risk management, and compliance. This role provides strategic tax leadership to support commercial objectives, growth initiatives, and financing arrangements, ensuring compliance with global tax regulations and maintaining a robust tax control framework. The position acts as the subject matter expert, advising senior management on tax and transfer pricing implications of business decisions, acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, and new market entry. It also leads the development of global legal entity structuring and transfer pricing to maximize opportunities and minimize risks in line with the Group Tax Strategy. As a key member of the Group Tax leadership team, the individual will partner closely with Finance, Treasury, Legal, Corporate Development, HR, and business leadership teams globally.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Group's international tax strategy, aligned with business objectives and the Group's tax principles.
- Provide strategic advice on international tax developments, emerging risks, and opportunities.
- Lead tax input into business transformation programmes, operating model reviews, and cross-border initiatives.
- Support executive management in assessing the tax implications of strategic decisions.
- Monitor global tax policy developments and evaluate their impact on the Group.
- Own and oversee the Group's transfer pricing policy, framework, and governance model.
- Ensure transfer pricing arrangements appropriately reflect the Group's value chain and business operations.
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of transfer pricing models across the organisation.
- Oversee preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation, including Master Files, Local Files, benchmarking, and Country-by-Country Reporting requirements.
- Develop and oversee the global operational transfer pricing model, ensuring accurate and timely transfer pricing calculations, effective implementation across business units, governance of intercompany pricing processes, and alignment with OECD and local country requirements.
- Lead the management of tax audits globally, developing audit strategies and coordinating responses with local finance teams, external advisers, and tax authorities to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Proactively identify, assess, and manage international tax and transfer pricing risks, including the implementation and oversight of Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs), Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs), and other dispute prevention and resolution mechanisms.
- Drive continuous improvement in transfer pricing processes, data quality, and technology solutions to enable efficiency, automation, and risk reduction.
- Lead the identification, assessment, and management of international tax and transfer pricing risks.
- Ensure compliance with the Group Tax Risk Management Framework and corporate governance standards.
- Support the Head of Tax in maintaining appropriate tax governance and internal control processes.
- Provide technical oversight for uncertain tax positions and support tax provisioning activities under IFRS.
- Prepare briefing papers and recommend actions for senior management and governance committees.
- Lead tax due diligence, structuring, and integration support for acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures.
- Provide technical and practical advice from an international tax and transfer pricing perspective on legal entity rationalisation, supply chain changes, and business reorganisations.
- Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, and Finance teams to deliver tax-efficient commercial outcomes.
- Assess global tax and transfer pricing implications of financing structures, intellectual property arrangements, and cross-border transactions.
- Work in close partnership with the Group Head of Reporting and Compliance to provide technical oversight, governance, and strategic direction for international corporate tax compliance, ensuring adherence to local filing obligations and group tax policies.
- Ensure all international tax and transfer pricing positions, risks, and exposures are appropriately identified, quantified, documented, and provided for in accordance with applicable accounting standards and Group Reporting requirements.
- Oversee the review and sign-off of tax provisions, uncertain tax positions, and transfer pricing adjustments, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and robust supporting documentation for external reporting and audit purposes.
- Maintain strong tax governance and control frameworks across international operations, ensuring compliance risks are effectively managed and reported to senior management and stakeholders.
- Act as the principal international tax and transfer pricing adviser to senior management across all businesses and geographies.
- Build strong relationships across Finance Leadership Team, Group Finance, Local Finance teams, Treasury, Legal, HR, and operational leadership teams.
- Manage relationships with external advisers, auditors, and tax authorities.
- Support the Head of Tax in interactions with the Audit Committee and external auditors as required.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing international tax and transfer pricing team.
- As a member of the Tax Leadership Team, ensure the development of the wider Global Tax team.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Develop capability within the broader finance organisation regarding international tax matters.
- Manage departmental budgets and external adviser spend.
Requirements
- Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
- Degree-qualified in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Law or a related discipline.
- Advanced international tax and transfer pricing expertise.
- Significant post-qualification experience within a multinational corporate group.
- Proven experience leading international tax and transfer pricing functions in a complex global organisation.
- Strong knowledge of OECD transfer pricing guidelines and international tax principles.
- Experience managing tax controversy and interactions with tax authorities.
- Demonstrated involvement in M&A, restructurings, and global transformation projects.
- Experience operating in a UK PLC or listed company environment preferred.
Skills
- UK and international corporate tax
- OECD Pillar Two and global minimum tax rules
- Transfer pricing planning, compliance, operations and controversy
- Tax accounting and reporting under IFRS
- Cross-border financing and treasury taxation
- M&A and corporate restructuring
- Tax governance and internal controls
Location
- London, UK
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Advanced
- Significant post-qualification experience
- Proven experience
Education Level
- Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
- Degree-qualified in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Law or a related discipline
Benefits
- Market competitive base salaries
- Short-term incentive plan
- Pension/retirement plan
- Life assurance
- Salary finance (payroll deduction loan scheme)
- Medical plans
- Health screening
- Critical illness insurance
- Disability insurance
- Holiday / paid time off
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym/health club membership
- Transportation assistance schemes (e.g., cycle to work, travel loans, car leasing)
- Onsite catering/lunch vouchers
- Retail discounts
- Global recognition programme
About the Company
- RS is a global product and service solutions provider helping industrial customers operate more efficiently and sustainably.
- Operating in 33 markets, RS supports around one million customers worldwide with over 875,000 stocked products and access to over five million additional products.
- The company offers a range of service solutions designed to help businesses thrive.
- RS has over 8,500 colleagues globally who bring technical expertise, digital innovation, and a customer-first mindset.
- The company values are: We are one team, We deliver brilliantly, We do the right thing, and We make every day better.
- RS is creating an environment where people can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.