Head of International Tax & Transfer Pricing

Convera | UK | Fully Remote

Convera is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of International Tax & Transfer Pricing to lead its global tax strategy from the UK in a fully remote role. Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting & Tax Officer, this is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and oversee the company’s international tax framework, transfer pricing model, and global tax risk management approach.

This role is ideal for a strategic tax leader who can combine technical excellence with practical execution, while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across a complex international business.

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The Opportunity

As Head of International Tax & Transfer Pricing, you will take ownership of Convera’s enterprise-wide approach to international tax planning, controversy management, and global transfer pricing. You will help ensure the business remains compliant with changing global tax regulations while also supporting sustainable growth, efficient structuring, and strong tax governance.

You will work in close partnership with the Head of Direct Tax Compliance & Provisioning and the Head of Indirect Taxes to ensure tax positions are accurately reflected across returns, reporting, and VAT considerations.

This is a high-impact position where you will advise on matters including:

• Cross-border structuring

• Permanent establishment risk

• M&A and post-deal tax matters

• Financing and treasury structures

• IP ownership and migration

• Supply chain and operating model design

• Tax cashflow optimisation

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Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Tax Leadership

You will define and continually evolve Convera’s international tax and transfer pricing strategy in line with business objectives and regulatory developments.

• Develop and enhance the global tax governance framework

• Set the organisation’s tax risk appetite

• Partner with senior leadership on the tax implications of:

• Market entries

• Reorganisations

• Financing strategies

• Treasury initiatives

• IP migration

• Changes to operating models

• Support and mentor a global team of tax professionals

• Establish KPIs, development plans, and succession pathways

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2. International Tax Management

You will lead the group’s international tax agenda, ensuring robust planning, operational alignment, and defensible tax positions across jurisdictions.

• Partner with the Head of Compliance & Provisioning on:

• Global cash tax forecasting

• Repatriation strategies

• Collaborate with:

• Treasury

• FP&A

• Controllership

• Oversee tax-efficient structures relating to:

• Holding companies

• Cross-border financing

• IP ownership

• Lead implementation planning and ongoing compliance for:

• OECD Pillar Two (GloBE)

• BEPS measures

• Coordinate:

• Data gathering

• Calculations

• Safe harbour assessments

• Contribute to global corporate income tax compliance, with focus on:

• CFC rules

• Interest limitation

• Withholding taxes

• Hybrid mismatch rules

• Manage global tax audits, disputes, and controversy matters

• Oversee APAs/MAPs, supporting strong documentation and settlement strategies

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3. Transfer Pricing Leadership

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Convera’s global transfer pricing framework to ensure alignment with arm’s-length principles and operational practicality.

• Establish and maintain transfer pricing policies covering:

• Intercompany services

• Financing arrangements

• Intangibles

• Design and validate pricing methodologies such as:

• CUP

• TNMM

• Profit Split

• Perform annual testing and necessary year-end adjustments

• Oversee global transfer pricing compliance, including:

• Master File

• Local Files

• Benchmarking studies

• Manage operational transfer pricing processes such as:

• Intercompany invoicing

• Cost allocations

• Lead APA activity where appropriate

• Handle transfer pricing audits, disputes, and competent authority processes

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4. M&A, Reorganisation & Business Projects

You will provide tax leadership across strategic transactions and business transformation initiatives.

• Lead tax due diligence for:

• Acquisitions

• Joint ventures

• Carve-outs

• Advise on transaction structuring, integration, and post-deal optimisation

• Support supply chain redesign and principal structure development

• Advise on substance requirements

• Provide guidance on internal reorganisations and direct tax implications of commercial decisions

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5. Tax Operations, Data & Technology

You will help modernise and strengthen tax processes, controls, and reporting through better use of technology and data.

• Partner with Oracle and accounting teams to help automate:

• Transfer pricing calculations

• Tax reporting processes

• Define and implement controls over tax-sensitive data

• Support reporting requirements linked to:

• Pillar Two

• Transfer pricing

• Statutory compliance

• Drive improvements in:

• Automation

• Data governance

• Tax analytics

• Reporting reliability

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6. Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication

You will be a visible and trusted advisor across the business, able to communicate complex tax matters in a clear and commercially relevant way.

• Present executive-level insights on:

• Tax risk

• Cash tax drivers

• Audit exposure

• Regulatory developments

• Build productive relationships with:

• Tax authorities

• External advisors

• Industry bodies

• Represent Convera in relevant external forums where required

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What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills

You should apply if you bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership capability, and a track record of operating successfully in complex multinational environments.

• Approximately 12–15+ years of progressive experience in:

• International corporate tax

• Transfer pricing

• Background in:

• Multinational groups

• Big Four or leading advisory firms

• Significant people leadership experience

• Professional qualification such as:

• CTA

• ACA / ACCA

• Or equivalent

• Strong expertise in:

• OECD BEPS

• Pillar Two / GloBE

• Global transfer pricing documentation

• Hands-on experience preparing and defending:

• Master Files

• Local Files

• Transfer pricing positions

• Proven success managing:

• Large-scale audits

• Tax controversies

• APAs / MAPs

• Experience advising on:

• M&A

• IP planning

• Financing arrangements

• Supply chain and operating model design

• Strong knowledge of the UK tax landscape, including:

• Corporate tax regime

• SAO

• CIR

• DPT

• MDR / DAC6

• Withholding tax

• Substance rules

• Strong financial and systems knowledge, including:

• Financial statements

• Oracle

• Tax technology and data tools

• Ability to translate technical tax rules into operational and business-friendly processes

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Preferred Experience

The following would be advantageous, though not essential:

• Experience in regulated or capital-intensive sectors such as:

• Technology

• Fintech

• Financial services

• Life sciences

• Consumer goods

• Familiarity with:

• US tax concepts including R&D, GILTI, FDII, BEAT

• APAC tax regimes

• EU directives

• Tax treaty application

• Experience implementing tax technology solutions, including:

• Global transfer pricing workflow tools

• Pillar Two calculators

• Tax engines

• Data governance frameworks

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About Convera

Convera is the world’s largest non-bank B2B cross-border payments company. Formerly known as Western Union Business Solutions, Convera combines decades of market expertise with technology-enabled solutions to help customers move money more intelligently across borders.

The business supports more than 30,000 customers worldwide, from small businesses and enterprise treasury teams to educational institutions, financial institutions, law firms, and NGOs.

Convera is building for the future and is looking for ambitious, curious, and results-driven professionals who thrive in fast-moving, innovative environments.

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Culture & Inclusion

As a truly global organisation with employees across more than 20 countries, Convera values diversity of thought, background, and experience. The company is committed to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging are part of everyday culture.

At Convera, you’ll join a team that cares deeply about delivering value to customers and supporting one another in achieving meaningful impact.

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What Convera Offers

Convera provides a competitive and well-rounded reward package designed to support both professional growth and personal wellbeing.

• Competitive salary

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Excellent career development prospects in a global organisation

• Flexible approach to work

• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including:

• Health

• Disability

• Life insurance

• Paid holidays and leave policies for important life events, including:

• Maternity

• Paternity

• Adoption

• 5 paid volunteering days per year

• 3 company-wide Wellness Days annually

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Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to take on a visible and influential tax leadership role within a globally recognised payments business. You will have the chance to shape strategy, influence executive decision-making, and build tax frameworks that support innovation, compliance, and long-term value creation.

If you are a strategic international tax leader ready to make an impact in a dynamic global business, Convera would love to hear from you.

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Apply Now

There are exceptional opportunities at Convera for talented, thoughtful problem-solvers who want to raise the standard and help transform the future of B2B payments.

Apply now to be considered for the Head of International Tax & Transfer Pricing role.