Senior Tax Analyst

Caterpillar; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join their team in Peterborough or Solihull. The successful candidate will oversee global tax compliance and planning, ensuring regulatory accuracy. This role offers an attractive salary, benefits including a contributory pension scheme, and opportunity for professional growth through impactful projects.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Up to 10% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including health care

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK Corporation Tax.
• Experience in local tax returns.
• Ability to manage organizational tax-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and analysing complex tax compliance, audit, and provision computations.
• Working with internal and external partners to gather and analyze information.
• Leading projects related to tax process improvements.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Education

ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification

Tools

M365

Onesource

Job description

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don'tjust talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: Senior Tax Analyst

Location: Peterborough or Solihull

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave,

• Up to 10% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

• Sponsorship & Relocation is not supported for this role.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to take the next step in your tax career? Join our established and collaborative team as we support global tax compliance and planning initiatives across both UK domestic and international tax landscapes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects by preparing working papers, schedules, and calculations that support tax returns and strategic decision-making.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring regulatory compliance and reporting accuracy, while also driving process improvements throughout the tax lifecycle. You’ll be involved in preparing timely and accurate tax filings, maintaining robust documentation, and supporting data-driven insights that enhance operational efficiency.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is eager to bring their expertise in tax, data, and technology to a global stage. If you're passionate about continuous improvement and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What you Will Do

• Preparing and analysing complex tax compliance, audit, and/or provision computations.

• Working closely with internal and external business partners to ensure appropriate information is gathered, analysed, and proficiently conveys information to tax managers on tax implications.

• Leading or supporting projects related to process improvements, implementation of controls, or global tax initiatives.

• Researching and analysing tax regulations to document tax positions, optimize enterprise tax impact, and model tax impacts of proposed legislation with oversight by management.

• Analysing and developing responses to support tax authority inquiries with oversight by management.

What you Have

Tax Management: Knowledge of tax laws, organizational tax practices, obligations; ability to manage organization tax related issues.

• Experience in UK Corporation Tax;

Tax Operations: Knowledge of tax practices and regulations; ability to prepare and file local tax returns.

Tax Regulations: Knowledge of UK tax procedures and regulations; ability to adhere to tax regulations when filing forms as they pertain to a particular business or industry.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and process management & improvement skills

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

• Strong communication skills, accountability, organizational skills, and good judgment

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Financial and Accounting Systems: Knowledge of functions, features and capabilities of financial and accounting systems; ability to use financial and accounting applications specific to the organization.

• A good understanding of finance and business processes in global organizations.

Research Analysis: Knowledge of the concepts, methodologies and methods of research analysis; ability to locate, interpret and evaluate research findings compiled and documented by others.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification

• UK GAAP Tax accounting knowledge and skills, with some knowledge of US GAAP.

• Experience of non-US direct tax compliance requirements including tax returns and transfer pricing is an added strength but not required. Prior Pillar 2 knowledge is not a requirement.

• Strong knowledge of M365 and Onesource desirable.

• Collaborative, proactive, team-oriented personality with the ability to build and foster relationships with internal and external business partners

Additional Information

This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

Posting Dates:

June 4, 2025 - June 18, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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