Principal Tax EMEA | London

Overview

In this role you will provide technical leadership on corporate and international tax matters for the EMEA region, collaborating with Treasury, Finance and Legal to support tax obligations and external reporting. You will own advisory, compliance and tax reporting activities, translating complex tax rules into practical business guidance. You will monitor evolving tax developments and drive risk-aware decisions that align with BHP’s operating model. This is a chance to shape tax strategy and governance in a global, inclusive company.

Pay / Benefits

• performance-based bonuses
• employee share program
• flexible working options
• paid parental leave
• extended leave entitlements
• parent rooms

Responsibilities

• Interpret tax law and accounting principles to determine appropriate tax treatment and provide robust, commercially informed recommendations
• Manage corporate tax compliance and reporting, including tax computations, returns, and current/deferred tax reporting, coordinating with Finance and external advisers
• Provide tax advice for treasury, financing activities, and corporate transactions such as reorganisations and entity simplifications
• Apply understanding of BHP’s business context to support sound, implementable tax advice
• Source and analyse financial, commercial and legal information to support decisions with clearly documented assumptions and judgments
• Identify and communicate tax risks and escalate material or uncertain matters to the Manager Tax EMEA
• Support audit and controversy strategies, manage inquiries and coordinate with stakeholders and advisers
• Build cross-functional relationships with Treasury, Finance, Legal and tax teams, including transfer pricing specialists
• Monitor UK and international tax developments (e.g., Pillar Two) and support policy input and implementation
• Use financial systems and data analysis to improve accuracy, efficiency and control of tax work, with opportunities to automate processes

Key requirements

• Substantial relevant UK corporate tax experience in practice or in-house tax function
• Experience with loan relationships, derivative contracts and financing arrangements is desirable
• Sound understanding of international tax principles and cross-border transactions
• Recognised professional accounting or tax qualification (CA/ACA/ACCA/CTA) is preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and tax/financial systems, with experience in data analysis or automation tools
• Exposure to mining, resources, energy or multinational treasury activities is advantageous
• Knowledge of Netherlands/Swiss tax matters, transfer pricing, withholding taxes, Pillar Two and VAT is a plus

• Strong stakeholder engagement
• Commercial acumen
• Analytical and sound judgement
• Excel
• Power Query
• Power BI

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