Job Description:

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Join us as Senior Tax Manager UK, Europe and South Africa!

About the team and role

The UK, Europe and South Africa tax team is responsible for providing expert tax advice and support across all businesses, taxes and countries within this geographical region. This team will act as the primary holder of relationships with fiscal authorities and business leaders, driving effective tax risk management. They will have accountability for managing non-routine or contentious tax audits and disputes within the region.

Within tax, the team will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide local tax knowledge and insight.

Reporting to the VP UK, Europe & South Africa, you will be a key contributor within a regional team of tax professionals providing mainly direct tax expertise across the team's activities.

The role includes working with a broad network of multidisciplinary experts across bp to understand the business transactions with a view to providing commercially insightful tax advice.

In this role, you will:

• Provide tax advice to all bp's commercial operations across South Africa, UK and Europe (but also across the globe when required) related to all kinds of Tax matters and with support from specialist teams, e.g. Customs & Excise, VAT, Transfer Pricing etc.
• Develop and maintain relationships with leadership of the regional businesses to understand commercial plans and adapt tax advice in support of their delivery.
• Work with bpTax Leadership to manage tax risk. Continuously identify tax planning initiatives in line with bp's ethical framework and help facilitate decision making on implementation.
• Work with the Tax Operations and Transfer Pricing team to support timely and accurate filings. Provide tax compliance support when required to meet bp's regulatory requirements.
• Manage design, documentation and monitoring of direct tax compliance processes in close cooperation with other parts of the Tax and Finance function and support the Tax Reporting team managing direct tax related reporting.
• Provide tax policy advice and advocacy strategy on South African tax policy matters in support of the Tax Policy team and implement said strategy when required.
• Work with Governments and relevant tax authorities to resolve tax disputes.
• Work fluently with bp's data and digital tools - continuously improve the use of data and data analytics for the advisory and compliance work.

You will help to drive modernization across tax processes through innovative approaches to standard processes, employing technology and digital solutions to drive improved insights, cost efficiencies and to deliver value.

As a Senior Level Leader within bp, you also be expected to inspire and empower others to achieve organisational aims whilst creating a culture in line with bp beliefs, fostering a culture of accountability and inspiring trust. You will build strong relationships, understand the needs and goals of the team, influence key partners, and drive a culture of continuous improvement in service of bp's strategic direction.

Essential experience and qualifications

• Educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent).
• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in tax planning and advisory in a global or multinational environment.
• Experience in direct tax and income tax.
• Deep technical knowledge of transfer pricing regulations, OECD guidelines, and international tax principles.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong business sense and sound judgement in taking risk-based decisions.
• Ability to understand business operations and their tax impact, enabling business teams to make informed decisions that drive profitability and efficiency.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptability and resilience, with a willingness to embrace and lead change.
• Experience with technology-enabled tax transformation and data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, manage complex projects, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to harness technology and digital solutions including AI.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

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:
Commercial Acumen, Communication, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Direct Tax, Empowering Others, Income Taxes, Influencing, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Tax advisory, Tax Compliance, Tax Planning, Tax Reporting, Tax Risk Management

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.