Tax Advisor

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08.03.2025

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What does the job involve?

In Equinor, Tax sits within the Chief Financial Officer's (CFO) organization. It is the driving force behind increased value creation and profitability in the company by being responsible for the finance and control function, risk management, business development, strategy and the functional centre of excellence organization.

CFO plays a key role in shaping and safeguarding the company, supporting improved performance and enabling Equinor to develop and deliver on strategic ambitions to create value as a leader in the energy transition.

CFO provides advice and professional support to business units as well as the corporate executive committee, and engages with external stakeholders. An important task for CFO is to ensure a high level of ethical and financial compliance that meets corporate and external requirements.

As a UK Tax Expert, you will contribute to the management of tax compliance and reporting tasks, while providing ad hoc support for advisory or M&A activity, as required.

You will be part of a growing UK Tax team, but also working closely with highly competent Accounting Managers supporting all of our business areas and assets, and will interact with a broad range of both internal and external stakeholders.

There will also be opportunities for international travel, as the UK is a key part of the wider Global Tax Team. The Team consists of a diverse group with experiences from different Business Areas located across the UK. The UK tax team is growing, currently consists of 4 people but is part of a large International Tax Team with a broad range of tasks. There are many opportunities to interact and network with other members of the team, both virtually and in-person. We provide ongoing development and learning opportunities, allowing for growth both within Tax and the wider organization.

What will my tasks be?

Within this position, your key tasks will be to:

• Driving the UK corporation tax compliance process (with support from external providers), including the electricity levy and energy profits levy.
• Provide guidance for other areas of UK tax compliance and governance requirements, such as the Senior Accounting Officer regime, as well as establishing new processes and controls within the UK tax function.
• Lead on aspects of our quarterly tax reporting process.
• Support the finance team with the preparation of the statutory tax disclosures.
• Analyse and solve, as required in areas such as, R&D claims, transfer pricing, advisory projects or M&A transactions.
• Contribute more widely to the success of a great UK and international tax team, working collaboratively with stakeholders and enjoying being part of enabling the energy transition.

Here's what we expect from you:

At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting or Tax education and/or a professional tax qualification (e.g. ACA, CTA).
• Relevant post-qualification experience working in a mixed accounting/tax environment with the Big 4 or similar corporate function.
• The ability to identify complex issues, understanding the consequences and knowing when to escalate for support.
• A strategic thinker, with an analytical, structured and systematic approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills, to allow collaboration within Equinor, and the ability to partner with peers and other stakeholders.

What can we offer you?

We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. That’s why we offer:

Not just a job - a career

In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant.

Attractive rewards

We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.

Wellness and work-life balance

We care about and prioritise our employees’ well-being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That’s why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible.

An inclusive culture

We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us, true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equinor is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status.

As part of this commitment, reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs.

Important notes about the application process

We expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates, and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. When applying for a job in Norway you will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.

About Equinor

Equinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway, energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. Our task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions to the atmosphere. To achieve it, we are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 22,000 colleagues working in nearly 30 countries. We’re up for the challenge. Are you?