Sr. Tax Manager - Planning & Ops

Job Description SummaryThe Senior Tax Manager – Planning & Operations is responsible for leading UK and cross-border tax planning, operational tax execution, and governance for the UK group, ensuring compliant, efficient outcomes aligned to business strategy. The role partners with Finance, Legal, Treasury, HR, Supply Chain, and business leaders to design and implement tax-efficient structures, manage operational tax processes, and drive continuous improvement in compliance, controls, and technology. The manager oversees UK corporate tax, transfer pricing implementation, withholding taxes and operational readiness for new initiatives, while advising on transactions, funding, and supply-chain changes. Success is measured by strong compliance, effective risk management, timely and value-add planning, and clear communication to both finance leadership and external stakeholders.Job DescriptionOwn the UK tax provision and return cycleLead the end-to-end UK tax provision process and CT600 filings, ensuring accurate calculations, robust review, and timely submissions.Oversee anti-hybrid assessments and documentation, embedding controls to prevent disallowances and maintain audit-ready support.Run UK group compliance frameworksManage Corporate Interest Restriction compliance (modelling capacity, allocations, and returns), Group Relief strategy and claims, and the Group Payment Arrangement to optimize cash flow and accuracy.Maintain clear governance and calendars across all UK entities.Drive cash tax forecasting with FinancePartner with FP&A to produce accurate short- and long-range UK cash tax forecasts, linking forecast drivers to P&L, capital plans, and transactional activity.Track forecast vs. actuals and update guidance for leadership and treasury.Lead UK tax controversy and HMRC engagementSet strategy and run case management for enquiries, audits, and rulings; coordinate evidence, positions, and timelines to achieve timely, penalty-free outcomes.Maintain a transparent, collaborative relationship with HMRC and ensure consistent messaging to stakeholders.Own UK tax planning and executionIdentify, evaluate, and implement UK tax planning initiatives aligned with business strategy (reorgs, funding, incentives (including RDEC), loss optimisation), with clear modelling of ETR and cash impacts.Build business cases, approvals, and post‑implementation reviews to lock in benefits and control risk.Coordinate external advisors and auditorsScope, select, and manage external tax advisers for compliance and planning; drive quality, timelines, and value-for-fee outcomes.Serve as the primary contact for external auditors on tax areas; prepare technical papers and support smooth audit closure.Lead EU IP development tax strategyPartner with Engineering, Legal, and Finance to shape tax‑efficient IP development, ownership, and exploitation models across the EU, ensuring substance, transfer pricing alignment, and incentive optimization.Establish operating guidelines, intercompany arrangements, and compliance documentation for IP lifecycle decisions.Steer tax planning for EU-based global Engineering CentresIn conjunction with Transfer pricing colleagues, develop and implement transfer pricing approaches for EU engineering hubs, aligning cost contribution or service models with functional profiles and DEMPE analysis.Develop and implement strategies to generate and efficiently utilise tax attributes.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related fieldACA and/or CTA qualifiedSignificant experience in Finance & Tax Operations.Strong people and project leadership, concise technical writing, ability to translate complex tax issues intobusiness-readyrecommendations, and operate with high integrity under time pressure.Skilled in coordinatingexternal advisersandexternal auditors, setting scope, and driving quality and timelines.Flexible WorkingGE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.Total RewardAt GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;PensionBonus Life AssuranceGroup income protection Private medical cover Security ClearanceBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS