About Us
We are Ocado Group, and we're bringing world‑class automation to online grocery. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) combines cutting edge robotics, AI, and IoT within our advanced Customer Fulfilment Centres. We've mastered the single pick, transforming online delivery for our global partners. Join us and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of retail technology.
About The Role
We are looking for a hands‑on international tax expert to join Ocado Finance, reporting to the Director of Direct Tax and Reporting. You’ll head up all international tax matters and oversee Group‑wide Transfer Pricing. The role involves transforming the Transfer Pricing operating model, defining tax policy, ensuring global compliance, and proactively navigating the tax risk landscape.
Accountabilities
Design, embed, and maintain transfer pricing operating models and policies with a view of continuous improvement
Comply with transfer pricing documentation requirements, ensuring we meet all local requirements and HMRC expectations as set out within Guidelines for Compliance 7
Support the definition and implementation of the tax strategy and tax policies, aligned with overall business objectives and regulatory environment
Act as the senior international tax advisor to business leadership, supporting strategic decision‑making and international expansion
Lead the tax structuring of new market entries, working cross‑functionally with Legal, Finance, and Commercial teams
Monitor, interpret, and apply international tax legislative changes and prospective changes, providing technical/business briefings as required
Design, implement and establish a BAU operating model to address BEPS Pillar II compliance requirements
Support with the preparation, technical review, and submission of CbCR and Public CbCR filing requirements
Ensure all international tax obligations are fulfilled, working closely with Finance colleagues and external advisors (where relevant)
Manage outsource providers, oversee tax authority engagement and manage international tax controversy matters
Deliver international tax aspects of half‑yearly and year‑end reporting
Provide tax related guidance to the wider business across all relevant processes (e.g. employment, procurement, supply chain)
Support with tax related queries and act as a go‑to contact for international tax matters
Develop and deliver training to the business to support (i) tax risks of operating internationally; and (ii) understanding of and compliance with tax policies and standards
Support transformation and business change activities with tax expertise and guidance
Seek to identify and implement process efficiencies, increasing standardisation, simplification, and automation
Consistently champion Ocado’s values and support the personal development of team members to progress team understanding and roles
Essential Criteria
Qualified ACA or equivalent and/or CTA with 10+ years PQE
Experience of working in a broad international tax environment, researching new territories and monitoring tax developments
Experience of designing, implementing, and maintaining TP operating models and filing requirements
Experience of communicating complex tax issues to non‑tax stakeholders
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and act on your own initiative
Mindset for continuous learning for themselves, the tax team, and the wider Finance community
What We Offer
Time to recharge: 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years), plus the option to buy more – and 30 days a year to work from anywhere in the world.
Health & wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance.
Family‑first policies: 22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (after qualifying period).
Financial support: Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest‑free loans for train tickets.
Commuter perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and free shuttle buses to/from Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City stations.
Exclusive discounts: 15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month).
Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.
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