Tax Manager

Company Description

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

Job Description

UK Tax Manager
Location: Bristol 

Are you an experienced UK Tax Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely influence strategy, work on complex international matters, and partner closely with senior leadership?

Navantia UK is seeking a highly skilled tax professional to join our Finance team and take ownership of UK & Northern Ireland tax matters within a globally connected business. This role is critical in ensuring compliance, managing risk, and shaping tax strategies that support our continued international growth.

The Role

As UK Tax Manager, you will act as the subject‑matter expert for UK & NI taxation, working closely with the UK Chief Financial Officer and maintaining a strong functional link to our Global Tax Director in Spain. You will collaborate regularly with international tax teams across Customs, International, and Spanish Taxation to ensure alignment across the Group.

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role offering both technical depth and strategic visibility.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Develop and implement tax‑efficient structures for UK & NI operations
• Advise on direct and indirect tax matters, ensuring alignment with global tax strategy

Compliance & Reporting

• Manage and review all UK & international tax filings
• Ensure ongoing compliance with evolving UK, NI, and international tax regulations

Risk Management & Governance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice to senior leadership on tax exposure and opportunities

Transfer Pricing

• Maintain UK transfer pricing policies and documentation
• Oversee benchmarking studies and compliance with OECD and local requirements

Tax Audits & Disputes

• Act as the main point of contact with tax authorities
• Support audits, enquiries, and negotiations with confidence and credibility

Customs Management

• Oversee customs‑related processes
• Ensure data accuracy, cross‑functional coordination, and continuous process improvement

Research & Insight

• Monitor UK & NI tax developments and assess their business impact
• Share insights and best practices across finance and the wider Group

About You

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related discipline (Master’s in Tax or equivalent an advantage)
• Significant experience in UK & NI tax and/or international tax advisory
• Strong knowledge of transfer pricing, cross‑border taxation, indirect taxes, and customs
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to translate complex tax issues into practical business advice
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across international teams
• Strong technical proficiency, including tax software and Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English; Spanish language skills are a plus

Why Join Navantia UK?

At Navantia UK, you’ll be trusted to make an impact. This is an opportunity to move beyond pure compliance and play a meaningful role in shaping tax strategy within a growing, international organisation. You’ll work with engaged senior stakeholders, collaborate across borders, and contribute to long‑term business success in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Interested in taking the next step in your tax career? Let’s connect.

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Additional Information

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.