Interim Head of Tax

Location: Silverstone, England, United Kingdom

Work Arrangement: On-site

Department: Business Operations

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Start Date: Early 2027

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026

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

Essential Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Experience:

• Motorsport industry experience

Technical Expertise Required:

• 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

• Industry-leading pension
• Generous time off
• Huge potential for career development as part of a global brand