Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

The Senior SME is responsible for end-to-end execution of BEPS Pillar Two compliance returns, including the UK GloBE Income & Top-Up Tax (IIR) calculations and Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT) submissions. The role will act as a subject matter expert (SME) and super-user of the Pillar Two compliance engine, ensuring accurate, timely, and audit-ready submissions across jurisdictions while building internal capability and contributing to BAU operationalisation

Job Responsibilities :

Pillar Two Compliance Execution

• Prepare and submit the annual IIR return to HMRC and all relevant QDMTT returns to other national authorities in accordance with fiscal year timelines.
• Implement full UK MTT calculations and top-up tax determinations for jurisdictions failing Safe Harbour, progressively scaling to all entities (>2000) from FY27 onwards.
• Implement complex QDMTT calculations for jurisdictions failing Safe Harbour, scaling over time as new regimes are enacted.
• Capture and implement all elections, inclusions/exclusions, and other calculation decisions within the Pillar Two Engine.

Data Management & Engine Super-User

• Become a subject matter expert and super-user of PwC’s Pillar Two Engine.
• Understand, capture, and validate all input and output data requirements, engaging with Finance, FBT, Tax, Technology, and Co. Sec. teams to identify and source data efficiently.
• Ensure all data for constituent entities in scope is accurate, complete, and traceable for each fiscal year.
• Maintain and evolve data processes, automation, and documentation to support future BAU operations.

Stakeholder Engagement & BAU Enablement

• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure Pillar Two compliance aligns with group and statutory accounting, deferred tax calculations, and direct tax filings.
• Collaborate with the Change Lead to capture findings from annual returns to inform future BAU process design, roles, responsibilities, and automation opportunities.
• Build capability and capacity within a dedicated FBT team, mentoring teams to support growing jurisdictional scope.
• Act as the point of expertise for Pillar Two compliance requirements and provide guidance to internal collaborators as regulations and organisational scope evolve.

Data Volume, Complexity & Fragmentation

• Managing hundreds of data inputs per entity across 80+ jurisdictions (>2000 entities) is highly complex.
• Data is spread across multiple ERPs, reporting systems, and local sources, requiring careful validation and traceability.

Complexity of Pillar Two Calculations

• Performing full UK MTT and QDMTT calculations under evolving rules involves detailed understanding of elections, inclusions/exclusions, and jurisdictional nuances.
• Misinterpretation or calculation errors could result in non-compliance or material tax exposure.

Evolving Regulatory Environment & Jurisdictional Scope

• Rules and safe harbour thresholds are changing annually, with new jurisdictions and entities coming into scope over time.
• The role must continuously update processes and engine configurations to reflect regulatory changes accurately.

Stakeholder Coordination Across Functions & Geographies

• Alignment is required with Group Tax, Finance, FBT, Co. Sec., Technology teams, and external advisors.
• Misalignment risks delays, inconsistent data, or rework, particularly as the number of jurisdictions and entities grows.

Transitioning Knowledge to Scalable BAU Operations

• Beyond annual return preparation, the role must build internal capability, document processes, and support automation to enable a sustainable, SSC-owned BAU model.
• Embedding lessons learned into future operations while maintaining high accuracy under tight deadlines is a significant challenge.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification preferably in tax, accounting or finance or recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA or MIA).
• Proven experience of delivering and managing complex financial compliance
• Strong organisational, process and data management skills, detail oriented and the ability to anticipate risks or issues. Ability to understand complex concepts, and then effectively communicate to collaborators in a concise and impactful manner.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with collaborators across multiple fields, cultures and geographies, across organizational boundaries and levels within bp and with suppliers.
• Minimum of 10+ years of combined Big-4 public accounting and multinational corporate experience in statutory reporting and/or direct tax or tax accounting.

Preferred Criteria

• Proven experience in global tax compliance, preferably with BEPS Pillar Two, IIR, or QDMTT regimes.
• Strong expertise in complex tax calculations, data management, and compliance engine systems.
• Ability to work across multiple jurisdictions and coordinate with finance, tax, and technology teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Experience in mentoring and developing a small technical team is advantageous.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight timelines

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the demeanor of giving back to our environment are highly valued
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
• Life and health insurance, medical care package
• And many other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Internal control and compliance

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.

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