International Tax Manager (m/f/d) Full-time or part-time

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Job description

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Tax Group

Job Description:

International Tax Manager (m/f/d) Full-time or part-time

At bp, we have only one thing on our minds: the energy of tomorrow. We want to reimagine energy so that we achieve net zero by 2050 at the latest. To achieve this, we are rethinking energy and relying on the expertise and passion of our 66,000 employees worldwide, 4,000 of them in Germany. Every day, with the products and services of our bp, Aral and Castrol brands, they ensure energy and mobility for millions of people - today and in the future.

How you can help shape the future:

To work as part of the UK & Europe Customer and Products Tax Business Partnering team to enable our Customer & Prod ucts Businesses in the UK and Europe to meet their strategic objectives in a tax efficient manner. You will be involved in business challenges and the broad range of resulting tax issues across various tax jurisdictions. And you act as enabler of the businesses' transition to an integrated energy company committed to a lower carbon footprint. At bp, we apply agile ways of working and - in line with your individual skills and aspirations - you will be exposed to work beyond your core remit and encouraged to lead on key projects.

Your new area of responsibility - challenging and future-oriented

• Provide pragmatic international tax advice (direct tax focus) to Customer & Products businesses across Europe through excellent tax technical and business knowledge
• The role requires strong inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the different levels of business people we partner with. This requires translating tax issues into commercial terms understood by non-tax professionals and vice versa.
• Identify opportunities and material risks proactively and deliver/mitigate appropriately. Applying traditional and agile project management techniques to deliver within set timeframes and to cost
• Manage projects from initial design through to tax audit readiness. Whilst this role does not cover tax compliance matters you may be involved in advising on tax filing positions and resolving contentious disputes with tax authorities
• Manage a range of tax issues across all areas of tax; develop a deep understanding of the business enabling to collaborate closely with the expert teams (esp. Transfer Pricing and Customs & Excise)
• Leading bp's resources effectively and efficiently
• You foster teamwork, integrate diverse perspectives, and encourage people to speak up
• Maintain strong personal relationships with business and functional stakeholders

Your qualification profile - profound and passionate

• Degree qualified, i.e. Law and/or Economics
• Solid accounting and finance knowledge
• Certified German Tax Advisor (Steuerberater)
• Strong tax technical skills and an excellent working knowledge across a broad range of international tax issues.
• Extensive experience (minimum demonstrable experience of 7 years) of direct tax advisory for a large group with international tax operations or an advisory firm
• Basic understanding of TP matters
• Proven project management skills for tax related projects
• Team player who is able to work independently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good business awareness and knowledge of group context and strategy
• Great teammate who embraces change and commitment to the job and overall team success.
• Experience with oil & gas tax issues or regimes a plus
• Fluent in German and English
• Experience in advising on transfer pricing and permanent establishment risks

Work-life balance and what else speaks for us:

• Flexible, hybrid and family-friendly working, at least 30 vacation days and programs to improve work-life balance
• Very attractive basic remuneration plus bonus payment, participation in the share program possible, parental allowance as a one-off payment, extra bonuses for special achievements, attractive company pension scheme, regular salary review, group accident insurance, relocation allowance in special cases, job bike, subsidised meals and more
• Job sharing and part-time work
• Career and development opportunities as well as extensive internal and external subsidised training opportunities
• Structured onboarding programs and buddy support
• Match funding; bp doubles donations made by employees to charitable organisations and rewards voluntary time commitment
• Employees can offset their personal carbon footprint; bp doubles this amount

We are committed to equality, diversity and the compatibility of work life balance People with a disability are given priority in employment if they are suitable.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us .

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

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