Senior Tax Analyst - Technology

This is a great opportunity for a Senior
Tax Analyst with a keen interest in technology to play a key role
within Group Tax. You will support a range of tax operational
activities, using automation and innovative tools to enhance
efficiency and ensure compliance across taxes, primarily focussing
on corporate taxes, but with opportunities to be involved in other
areas such as VAT and employment taxes. Working closely with
internal Finance and Shared Services teams, as well as external
providers, you will help deliver high-quality, fully analysed tax data, while
contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and broader tax
projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking
environment.
Core
duties:
Drive
continuous improvement across tax operations, with a focus on
automation and technology adoption
Support
day-to-day tax operational activities across a range of taxes,
primarily focussing on corporate taxes, but with opportunities to
be involved in other areas such as , VAT and employment
taxes
Use technology, including robotic
process automation, machine learning and dashboard tools, to ensure
compliance, enhance efficiency and improve processes

Partner with our shared services and finance teams, and
outsourced filing provider to ensure compliance filing deadlines
are monitored and met.
Support wider tax
compliance and advisory activities, including UK and international
Corporate Tax, RDEC, capital allowances, Pillar Two, transfer
pricing, employment tax and VAT
Operate within
and ensure compliance with tax governance requirements

Actively
manage CPD, ensuring a
good breadth of technical and power skills
Ad
hoc advisory and Group Tax projects

ATT qualified (or equivalent) as a minimum;
CTA qualification desirable
Experience working
within an in-house tax team or a professional tax services firm,
with Big 4experience advantageous
Proven experience using tax
technology and data tools to improve processes and efficiency,
tools such as Alteryx, Power BI or Tableau are preferred

Salary: Circa £60,000 + bonus
scheme
Who we
are:

Join BAE Systems and you'll be
part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global
colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives
to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be
trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced,
technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of
tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us., The Tax
Team:
You'll be joining a
collaborative and forward-thinking Group Tax team that plays a key
role within the wider Finance function. The team works closely with
Finance Operations, Shared Services and external providers to
deliver high-quality tax compliance and reporting, while also
driving continuous improvement across processes and technology.
With a focus on innovation and development, the team offers
exposure to a broad range of tax areas and opportunities to get
involved in projects that support both operational excellence and
strategic tax initiatives.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless
possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is
a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to
be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy
rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family,
support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a
balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of
working and with a strong sense of shared purpose,
our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud
of the difference you make.
A
place where everyone can thrive:

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where
everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of
backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and
is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that
many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export
control restrictions.
These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any
nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth
can restrict the roles
you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve
Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require
higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10
years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting
level required for the
role, to allow for meaningful security vetting
checks.
Closing Date:
19th October 2026
We reserve the
right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient