Head of Tax for Airbus Helicopter (m/f)

Head of Tax – Airbus Helicopters (f/m) – Marignane, France.

Airbus Helicopters seeks a senior tax leader to partner with the Group, ensuring compliance and tax efficiency across 34 countries. The Head will lead the Division’s global tax strategy, defend interests before tax authorities worldwide, and manage a global tax portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the division’s global tax strategy, managing €150m in income tax and €1.5bn in VAT while mitigating risks and avoiding liabilities.
• Negotiate and structure complex tax frameworks for multi‑billion‑euro customer offers, M&A deals, and internal corporate restructuring.
• Implement and supervise a compliant Transfer Pricing strategy, managing €3bn per year in international financial flows.
• Direct financial closing operations in liaison with statutory auditors, managing the effective tax rate and tracking strategic KPIs.
• Manage, empower, and develop a specialised internal team of 9 direct reports and 4 indirect reports.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Graduate + 6years) with a specialization in Law or Tax.
• Extensive experience in international corporate tax strategy, cross‑border contract structuring, and transfer pricing.
• Proven ability to make strategic, long‑term decisions (3–5+years impact) and develop innovative solutions in complex environments.
• Exceptional cross‑functional leadership and communication, proven track record of influencing executive decision‑makers (CEO/CFO/ExCom).
• Negotiation proficiency in English; additional languages are an asset.

Our Values

• Integrity and transparency in all tax matters.
• Commitment to sustainability and safety.
• Respect for diversity and inclusion.
• Collaboration across disciplines.
• Continuous learning and excellence.

Inclusion and Diversity

Airbus is committed to an inclusive and rewarding work environment where diversity is valued. We welcome all applicants regardless of background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief and provide equal opportunities for all.

Compensation and Benefits

• Global, competitive compensation package including salary, bonuses, profit‑sharing, participation and preferred share ownership plan.
• Professional development (training, mentoring, international mobility).
• Health coverage, retirement plan and work‑life balance initiatives (parental support, flexibility).
• Access to a dynamic CSE with restaurant, children’s leisure centre, sports complex and travel allowances.
• Company shuttles or reimbursement of annual transport pass.

Recruitment Process

Apply online. Applications are reviewed by the recruitment department, followed by HR and technical interviews with the future manager. Successful candidates receive a job offer.

EEO Statement

Airbus is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. No monetary exchange is required during the recruitment process.