Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
14 days ago
Entry-level
Internship
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
tax compliance
cross‑border tax
audit management
legislative monitoring
process improvement
team leadership
The primary aim is to drive value and minimise tax risk for the Group, acting as the senior business partner to the Civil business and the M&A team. In this capacity, the role provides tax expertise to support informed decision‑making and to capture opportunities while managing exposure.
Key responsibilities include leading and developing the international tax team, ensuring global tax compliance, and managing disputes, audits and interactions with tax authorities. The role partners with the Civil and M&A businesses to identify tax opportunities, advises on complex cross‑border transactions, monitors international legislative changes, supports group reporting and forecasting, oversees training, and drives process‑improvement initiatives and ad‑hoc projects.
- Lead and develop the international tax team across 40 territories (excluding US & Germany).
- Ensure global tax compliance and manage disputes, audits, and tax authority interactions.
- Partner with the Civil business and M&A team to identify tax opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Advise on complex cross‑border transactions and support group reporting and forecasting.
- Monitor international tax legislation and communicate implications to relevant stakeholders.
- Drive process improvements, training initiatives, and ad‑hoc tax projects.
Requirements
degree
tax qualification
senior tax
leadership
business acumen
problem solving
The Head of International Tax is a full‑time, UK‑based role with a hybrid working model that requires attendance in Derby 2‑3 days per week and occasional international travel. The position sits within the Group Tax team, focusing on the Group’s international tax affairs across more than 40 territories (excluding the US and Germany). Reporting to the EVP Group Tax & Customs, the role is part of the Tax Leadership Team and works closely with tax specialists and professionals worldwide.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the Rolls‑Royce leadership expectations such as enterprise mindset, adaptability, holistic thinking, simplification, execution and talent development. Required qualifications include a degree or equivalent, a professional tax qualification and significant senior‑level international tax experience, preferably in practice or industry, with proven ability to develop talent, influence across jurisdictions and manage dispute resolutions.
- Hold a degree or equivalent and a professional tax qualification.
- Possess senior‑level international tax experience in practice or industry, including strategy development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop talent, and influence across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong business acumen, communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
Benefits
Employees receive excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus, employee support assistance and discounts. Hybrid working is offered as a locally managed discretionary arrangement, with an expectation to be onsite for collaboration an average of three days per week.
- Offer includes competitive salary, bonus, employee support assistance, discounts and hybrid working (minimum three days onsite).
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.