Head of Tax (12 Month FTC)

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a Head of Tax for a 12-month fixed term contract starting early 2027. Reporting to the CFO, you will lead the global tax strategy, governance and compliance across multiple jurisdictions to support a high-growth F1 organisation.

You will manage a tax team, oversee transfer pricing, R&D tax credit work, and tax risk management, while advising on business initiatives and maintaining tax ledgers and controls across the group.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Accounting and professional qualification preferred.
• Experience leading global tax teams across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global tax strategy and governance framework across the Cadillac F1 Team.
• Oversee tax compliance and reporting across jurisdictions; manage deadlines.
• Lead on R&D tax credit preparation and submissions.
• Manage international tax risks, transfer pricing, and indirect taxes.
• Develop and maintain tax policies, controls and documentation.

Skills

Tax strategy

Tax compliance

Transfer pricing

R&D tax credits

Tax risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Tax software

Job description

Please Note: This is a 12-Month Fixed Term Contract for an early 2027 start date.

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.

• 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