International Tax Business Partner
Rolls-Royce
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Full-Time
Competitive
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International Tax Business Partner
Full-time, UK-based
Flexible on Location. Requirement to be in London or Derby 2-3 days per week. Some international travel may be required.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.
We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future. We need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an International Tax Business Partner to join the Group Tax team. Reporting to the Head of International Tax, this role has a specific focus on the Group’s international tax affairs and acts as a global contact for international tax matters across more than 40 territories (excluding the US and Germany).
The role requires close collaboration with tax specialists and professionals across the global organisation. A key aspect of the position is driving value and minimising tax risk across the Group while acting as a trusted business partner to both the Civil business and the M&A team, providing expertise to support informed decision making.
What you will be doing:
As a tax leader, model the Rolls-Royce behaviours and leadership expectations and play a role in the leadership across the tax team contributing to team development and functional strategy.
Responsible for ensuring the Group meets its global tax compliance obligations in all overseas locations (other than the US and Germany). This will involve working across the Rolls-Royce tax team with our transfer pricing specialists, Corporate & Compliance tax teams and international tax teams, as well as liaising with our external advisor network.
Collaborating closely with Governance, Legal, Global Mobility, Treasury, HR and Finance teams to ensure alignment of tax, contractual, compliance and growth strategies, mitigating risk and creating value.
Business partnering with the Civil business to ensure tax matters are understood, opportunities are sought and captured, and risks are minimised.
Business partnering with the M&A team to design and implement tax-efficient structures for international deals.
Defending the Group’s tax positions in government audits and regulatory proceedings.
Advising the businesses and leadership teams on tax implications and risks associated with complex cross border transactions relating to new and existing business. Working with our global advisor network to source relevant tax advice when required.
Negotiating favourable tax clauses with customers, ensuring financial efficiency and risk mitigation.
Support with tax analysis and administration of permanent establishments and foreign branches.
Collecting, analysing, and validating data from various stakeholders within the Group to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including sales representatives, field engineers, and divisional management, providing hands-on tax support.
Monitoring international legislative developments, evaluating implications and application to the Group, ensuring that relevant stakeholders are aware of these developments, implications and application.
Contributing to international elements of group reporting and forecasting.
Actively engaging in ongoing improvement initiatives with a view to improving processes.
Contributing to the training of businesses and functions to ensure tax risks are understood and appropriately managed.
Managing ad hoc projects and advice in support of the Head of International Tax.
Position Qualifications:
Degree level qualification or equivalent.
Professional tax qualification or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualified experience.
Experience working in international tax within practice or industry.
Experience of business partnering.
Experience managing dispute resolutions.
Preferred Requirements:
Expertise in permanent establishments and Pillar 2 of BEPS 2.0.
Strong commercial and business acumen.
Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple jurisdictions, businesses and functions.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax specialists.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
Achievement-oriented and enthusiastic approach.
Leadership Expectations:
One Enterprise Mindset, One Team
Adaptiveness & Resilience
Holistic Thinking, Simplification & Decisiveness
Execution & Business Impact
Operational Effectiveness
Build Talent & Capabilities
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include employee support assistance and employee discounts and much more:
Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations and much more.
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
Closing Date: 22nd June 2026
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.