Hold a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification.
Have proven experience working within a tax team, including significant post-qualification experience in a multinational corporate environment or professional services firm covering a variety of taxes.
Have US Tax experience.
Have 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.
Have experience managing tax authority enquiries and audits.
Demonstrate the ability to influence senior stakeholders and explain complex tax matters to people without tax expertise.
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver the group global tax strategy and rolling agenda.
Oversee tax compliance and reporting obligations across all taxes and jurisdictions, and manage tax team priorities and responsibilities to ensure deadlines are met.
Lead R&D tax credit preparation and submissions.
Manage global tax risks, including permanent establishment, social security and other international mobility tax requirements, overseas VAT recovery, and withholding tax compliance.
Design and maintain transfer pricing policies and supporting documentation.
Develop and maintain the Group's tax governance framework and ensure compliance with key areas, including Corporate Criminal Offence.
Report key tax opportunities and risks to the CFO and wider senior leadership team as appropriate.
Advise the business on the tax implications of proposed business initiatives and planning items.
Manage relationships with external advisors, tax authorities, shareholders, and internal stakeholders.
Help shape and implement the Finance Leadership Team strategy.
Ensure tax ledgers are up to date and accurate as part of the month-end process.
Provide forecasted tax figures and professional fee spend for annual budgets and update these for re-forecasts.
Maintain robust internal controls and risk management procedures.
Manage tax team direct reports, including holding performance check-ins and setting and monitoring goals.
Desired Qualifications
Motorsport industry experience is preferred but not essential.
Head of Tax (12 Month FTC)
Cadillac Formula 1® Team · Silverstone, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-10-06
Workplace: on_site
Department: Finance
Description
Closing Date: Friday 23rd October 2026
Please Note: This is a 12-Month Fixed Term Contract for an early 2027 start date.
Fueled by bold ambition.
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
Requirements
What do we need from you?
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
Motorsport industry experience preferred but not essential
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
A team like no other.
The Cadillac Formula 1® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
At Cadillac Formula 1®, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.
Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.