Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
7 hours ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
tax compliance
tax reporting
tax advisory
risk register
process manuals
group provisioning
The Tax Manager will join a fast‑moving finance team within an agile business, reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting & Tax and working closely with the CFO and senior management. The role’s primary aim is to manage and improve tax processes, ensure compliance obligations are met and act as a trusted business partner across the organisation.
The position covers a broad scope of tax and transfer‑pricing activities, supporting the implementation of Rolls‑Royce’s Tax Risk Management Strategy and contributing to group reporting, provisioning and financial statement disclosures.
- Serve as tax subject matter expert, own tax business processes and advise on transactions/projects.
- Manage UK and international direct and indirect tax compliance, meeting all deadlines and coordinating external advisers.
- Oversee tax aspects of group reporting, provisioning and financial statement disclosures.
- Partner with business units to provide tax advice for transactions and ad‑hoc projects.
- Build and maintain in‑house tax knowledge covering UK (e.g., long funding leases, CIR rules) and international tax (e.g., withholding tax, closing locations).
- Own and update tax process manuals for compliance, VAT, Intrastat and act as risk owner for tax risks.
- Develop and maintain the tax risk register, supervise SAO reporting and advise senior management on emerging tax risks such as Pillar 2, DAC6 and BEPS.
Requirements
cta
chartered
uk tax
international tax
multi‑gaap
excel
Candidates must be a qualified chartered tax accountant (CTA) or chartered accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA) with post‑qualification experience in a tax manager role, and possess strong UK and international tax technical knowledge. Preferred experience includes multi‑GAAP accounting, US tax regulations, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, and familiarity with systems such as Sun Systems, Hyperion or Salesforce.
- Hold a CTA or CA/ACA/ACCA qualification with post‑qualification tax manager experience.
- Demonstrate strong UK tax technical expertise and experience advising on international transactions.
- Possess general accounting knowledge, including multi‑GAAP and US GAAP, and working knowledge of US tax regulations (preferred).
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and financial modelling; strong written communication and commercial acumen.
- Familiarity with Sun Systems, Hyperion, Salesforce or similar accounts production software (plus).
- Ability to identify, communicate and mitigate key risks while partnering with the business.
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce offers a safety‑first environment, a culture that encourages integrity, accountability and continuous learning, and opportunities to develop as a mid‑career professional while contributing to a high‑performing, resilient future.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
£18.9 billion
Revenue
The company achieved near £18.9 billion in revenue in 2024.
£2.9 billion
Operating Profit
The company reported an operating profit of approximately £2.9 billion in 2024.
36%
Market Share
The company holds a commercial engine market share of roughly 36%. This reflects its strong position in the sector.
25 vehicles/day
Production Rate
The company's Goodwood facility produces approximately 25 ultra-luxury electric vehicles per day under a BMW licence.
- Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse.
- It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure.
- Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors.
- It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units.
- Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.
Culture + Values
- We do the right thing – We do what’s right for our customers, our people, and society.
- We aim high – We stretch our ambition, we set challenging goals, and we deliver results.
- We take ownership – We take personal responsibility for our actions, performance, and results.
- We act with integrity – We build trust by being honest, transparent, and ethical in everything we do.
- We collaborate – We work together with respect, trust, and inclusiveness to achieve our goals.
Environment + Sustainability
Net-zero by 2050
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Carbon intensity down by 25%
Carbon Intensity Reduction Target
Committed to reducing the carbon intensity of products and operations by 25% by 2030.
CO2 emissions reduced by 50%
SAF Emissions Reduction
SAF strategy targets a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from flight by 2050.
- Engaged in development of hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems to reduce environmental impact.
- Focus on reducing waste and resource consumption across the entire supply chain.
Inclusion & Diversity
30% by 2030
Female Leadership Target
Aims to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership positions.
26% workforce
Gender Representation
Women currently account for 26% of the global workforce as of 2023.
- Set a goal to increase representation of ethnic minorities in senior roles.
- Implemented initiatives to promote a more inclusive work environment, including mentorship programs and leadership development for underrepresented groups.