Interim Head of Tax

Silverstone Source: WhatJobs

£120,000–£180,000

Head of Tax (12 Month FTC)

Location: Silverstone, England, United Kingdom

Work Arrangement: On-site

Department: Business Operations

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Start Date: Early 2027

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026

Role Overview

The Head of Tax is responsible for leading the global tax strategy, governance, compliance and risk management framework of Cadillac F1® Team. The role ensures the Group meets all tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions while supporting the commercial and operational objectives of a high-growth F1® organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Head of Tax provides strategic tax leadership across corporate transactions, international operations, employment taxes, transfer pricing, indirect taxes, tax technology and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on managing and delivering the group global tax strategy and rolling agenda
Oversee tax compliance and reporting obligations across all taxes and jurisdictions; and manage the tax team priorities and responsibilities to ensure all deadlines are met
Lead on R&D tax credit preparation and submissions
Manage global tax risks i.e. permanent establishment, social security and other international mobility tax requirements, overseas VAT recovery, withholding tax compliance etc
Design and maintain transfer pricing policies and supporting documentation
Continually develop and maintain the Group's tax governance framework and ensure compliance with key areas i.e. Corporate Criminal Offence
Report key tax opportunities and risks to the CFO and wider senior leadership team as appropriate
Advise the business on tax implications of proposed business initiatives and planning items
Manage relationships with external advisors, tax authorities, shareholders and internal stakeholders
Play a key role in shaping and implementing the Finance Leadership Team strategy
Ensure all tax ledgers are up to date and accurate as part of month end process
Provide forecasted tax figures and professional fee spend for annual budgets and update these for any re-forecasts
Maintain robust internal controls and risk management procedures
Manage tax team direct reports including holding performance check ins and goal setting and monitoring

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
Proven experience of working within a tax team, including significant post-qualification experience in a multinational corporate environment or professional services firm covering a variety of taxes
US Tax experience required

Preferred Experience:

Motorsport industry experience

Technical Expertise Required:

Strong technical expertise in UK Corporate Tax, International Tax, R&D Tax Relief, Transfer Pricing, Employment Taxes (including IR35), VAT and Indirect Taxes, US Tax and European Tax compliance
Experience managing tax authority enquiries and audits
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and explain complex tax matters to people not experienced in tax areas