Financial Services Tax - Tax Transformation and Technology , Director

PwC UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in London is seeking a Director in the Tax Transformation and Technology team. This role involves managing client relationships, overseeing tax transformation projects, and mentoring specialists in tax technology. Candidates should possess experience in tax, technology, and client relationship management, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers flexibility and comprehensive benefits including private medical cover.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Six volunteering days a year

Qualifications

• Experience in tax, technology, and transformation methods.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• In-depth knowledge of tax processes and technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients and understand their tax needs.
• Oversee large-scale tax transformation projects.
• Mentor a team of tax professionals in technology and advisory.

Skills

Knowledge of various taxes

Ability to lead a team

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

As a Director in the wider Tax Transformation and Technology team you will play a pivotal role in leading and advancing our tax solutions to meet the complex needs of our clients. Increasing complexity of business arrangements, new legislative requirements such as e-invoicing and making tax digital are creating significant challenges for organisations. In order to meet these challenges, organisations are looking to improve their tax processes through a combination of new technology, AI and finance system change. As a result, there is significant opportunity to support businesses with these changes.

This role requires:

• Knowledge and experience across various taxes, tax functions and opportunities for transformation including the application of technology.
• A strategic vision, technical expertise, and the ability to lead and develop a team of specialists.

You will be responsible for overseeing engagements, building client relationships, and driving innovation in tax technology.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their tax needs, their business strategy and provide innovative technology-drive solutions.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across the tax network to build new client relationships, identify and pursue new opportunities from within our market including market activation.
• Subject Matter Expert - maintain expert level knowledge of relevant tax areas, stay up to date with technical developments including changes in tax law and legislation, as well as technological developments so you can advise clients and internal stakeholders, including delivering sessions at client / knowledge events.
• Oversee large-scale tax transformation projects from inception through to delivery, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and guide a team of tax professionals covering both technology and advisory services, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Develop and deliver thought leadership and market-facing materials.

Qualifications

• You have experience in tax, technology and transformation. For example, one or more of the following: ERP configuration for tax, tax determination engines, tax operating model, tax automation and process improvement.
• You have a combination of in-house and experience in practice, preferably with a Big Four accounting firm.
• You have in depth knowledge of tax processes, methodologies, and technology solutions.
• You can demonstrate ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, with a focus on understanding client needs and delivering value-added solutions.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and technology to drive decision-making.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex tax technology concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What you''ll receive from us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.