Incentives - Employee Share Plans Manager

PwC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible working

Volunteer days

Virtual GP access

Job summary

PwC seeks an experienced professional to join its Employee Share Plan team, designing and implementing incentive arrangements for listed and private businesses. Strong tax expertise is essential; legal and accounting skills are helpful but not required. EMI schemes, CSOPs, growth shares, EBTs and EOTs are preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high‑profile incentive structures in a collaborative, market‑leading team.

Qualifications

• Tax expertise is essential for the role.
• Legal and accounting background helpful but not required.
• Experience with employee incentive schemes (EMI, CSOPs, growth shares, EBTs, EOTs) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage employee incentive schemes meeting client needs and compliance.
• Develop strategic incentive proposals through collaboration, analysis and due diligence.
• Prepare recommendations and present to senior stakeholders to secure buy-in.
• Stay updated on legislation and market trends; mentor junior team members.

Skills

Tax expertise

Communication skills

Leadership experience

EMI schemes

CSOPs

Growth shares

EBTs

EOTs

Job description

About this role

PwC is seeking an experienced professional to join its Employee Share Plan team. We welcome candidates from accounting, tax, legal, or actuarial backgrounds.

The role involves designing and implementing employee incentive arrangements for listed and privately owned businesses. Strong tax expertise is essential; legal and accounting skills are helpful but not required. Experience in EMI schemes, CSOPs, growth shares, EBTs, and EOTs is preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-profile incentive structures in a collaborative, market-leading team.

What your days will look like

• Design and manage employee incentive schemes that meet client needs and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop strategic incentive proposals through cross-functional collaboration, analysis, and due diligence.
• Prepare clear recommendations and present them to senior stakeholders to secure support for proposed schemes.
• Stay up to date with legislation and market trends while mentoring junior team members and supporting their development.

This role is for you If

You have proven experience in a professional services firm or relevant industry role, ideally focused on employee incentives.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to build and maintain effective client relationships.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Leadership experience, including managing and supporting teams at different levels.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work while upholding professional standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach, and a proactive, adaptable, professional mindset.

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.