Tax Partner – Financial Services – Big 4

Darwin Hawkins; Dublin; On-site; EUR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive leadership role

Job summary

Our Client, a leading Big 4 professional services firm in Dublin, seeks an experienced Tax Partner to lead its Financial Services Tax practice and support growth across Irish and international clients.

Reporting to the Senior Partner, you will drive strategy, mentor high-performing teams, and lead business development activities to expand the firm’s market presence in Funds and Aircraft Leasing.

Qualifications

• A qualified tax professional with 10+ years’ experience in financial services tax, particularly Funds and/or Aircraft Leasing.
• Senior leadership experience at Partner, Director or equivalent level within a Big 4, large accountancy or professional services firm.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and international tax legislation affecting financial services organisations.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing tax teams.
• A strong record of business development, client relationship management and revenue growth.
• A commercial and strategic mindset, with the ability to develop innovative tax solutions for complex client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Practice Leadership – Lead and develop the Financial Services Tax practice, ensuring the delivery of high-quality advice and exceptional client service.
• Business Development – Identify and convert new business opportunities, strengthening the firm’s relationships with leading financial services organisations.
• Client Advisory – Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services to high-profile Irish and international clients.
• Market Growth – Develop the firm’s market presence across key areas of financial services, particularly Funds and Aircraft Leasing.
• Team Development – Recruit, mentor and develop tax professionals, building a strong leadership pipeline within the practice.
• Technical Leadership – Monitor Irish and international tax developments and advise clients on their commercial and operational implications.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with colleagues across Audit, Deals, Consulting and the firm’s international network to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Thought Leadership – Represent the firm at industry events and contribute to publications, market commentary and client-facing initiatives.

Job description

Job Title: Tax Partner – Financial Services – Big 4

Sector: Professional Services

Location: Dublin

Salary: Market-leading Partner package

Our Client

Our client is a leading Big 4 professional services firm with a well-established Financial Services Tax practice in Dublin. The firm advises major Irish and international financial institutions and is seeking an experienced Tax Partner to support the continued growth of its market-leading team.

Why Should You Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join the leadership team of a renowned Big 4 firm and play a central role in the continued development of its Financial Services Tax practice. You will work with prestigious Irish and international clients, influence the strategic direction of the practice and strengthen the firm’s position within the financial services market.

Who Should Apply?

This role will suit a senior tax professional with the following experience:

• A qualified tax professional with 10+ years’ experience in financial services tax, particularly within Funds and/or Aircraft Leasing.
• Senior leadership experience at Partner, Director or equivalent level within a Big 4, large accountancy or professional services firm.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and international tax legislation affecting financial services organisations.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing tax teams.
• A strong record of business development, client relationship management and revenue growth.
• A commercial and strategic mindset, with the ability to develop innovative tax solutions for complex client requirements.

Role and Reporting Lines

Reporting directly to the Senior Partner and working as part of the firm’s leadership team, the role will involve:

• Practice Leadership – Lead and develop the Financial Services Tax practice, ensuring the delivery of high-quality advice and exceptional client service.
• Business Development – Identify and convert new business opportunities, strengthening the firm’s relationships with leading financial services organisations.
• Client Advisory – Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services to high-profile Irish and international clients.
• Market Growth – Develop the firm’s market presence across key areas of financial services, particularly Funds and Aircraft Leasing.
• Team Development – Recruit, mentor and develop tax professionals, building a strong leadership pipeline within the practice.
• Technical Leadership – Monitor Irish and international tax developments and advise clients on their commercial and operational implications.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with colleagues across Audit, Deals, Consulting and the firm’s international network to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Thought Leadership – Represent the firm at industry events and contribute to publications, market commentary and client-facing initiatives.