Indirect Tax Director, Financial Services

PwC

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

PwC is seeking a Director-level leader in VAT/Indirect Tax within the Financial Services sector in London. The role focuses on origination and delivery of advisory services, expanding the indirect tax practice, and developing market momentum across key FS accounts.

You will advise on complex VAT issues, guide cross-functional teams, and build executive-level client relationships, while developing go-to-market propositions aligned with evolving regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Deep technical VAT expertise across financial services
Experience leading indirect tax projects from scoping to implementation
Proven ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders
Ability to inspire and scale high-performing teams

Responsibilities

Originate and lead client engagements in VAT and indirect tax for FS accounts
Develop and execute strategies to expand the indirect tax business
Advise on VAT issues and industry regulatory developments
Manage complex advisory and transformation engagements from scoping to delivery
Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
Represent the firm at industry events to strengthen brand presence

Skills

VAT expertise

Indirect tax leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

TRS Consulting

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

About the role

The Financial Services sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by regulatory change, digitalisation, and increased complexity across global tax regimes. Indirect tax in particular is becoming more complex due to the expansion of digital reporting and e-invoicing regimes, increased scrutiny from tax authorities, and continued evolution of tax operating models.

These dynamics are driving strong and sustained demand for advisory support spanning technical indirect tax, operating model design, and technology-enabled solutions. There is therefore a clear opportunity to strengthen our market position through a senior Director who can originate and lead this work.

Whist sitting within the FS team this role would provide support across other markets.

What your days will look like:

Operating as a senior market-facing leader responsible for both origination and delivery
Developing and executing strategies to expand the indirect tax business, leading VAT market initiatives and building a strong industry profile
Acting as a trusted adviser on VAT and indirect tax for key FS accounts, collaborate across tax and deals teams to identify cross-selling opportunities, and deliver integrated solutions to client challenges.
Leading complex advisory and transformation engagements by managing complex projects from scoping to delivery with clear governance. The role will also involve developing and scaling delivery capability across the team to ensure sustainable growth and effective execution
Building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and developing go-to-market propositions aligned to evolving regulatory requirements
Advising on complex VAT issues, review and sign off technical positions and client communications, and represent the firm at industry events to strengthen brand presence

This role is for you if:

You have deep technical expertise with the ability to advise on complex VAT issues across the financial services market, translating technical developments into practical, commercial outcomes
You are Experienced in leading complex indirect tax projects from scoping through to implementation, ensuring clear governance and successful outcomes
You have Proven capability to develop trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and build a strong market profile through client engagement and thought leadership
You are Skilled at inspiring, scaling, and managing high-performing teams to deliver excellence and foster growth

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

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