I'm looking for experienced Tax Technology professionals at Manager to Senior Manager level to join a growing global compliance and transformation environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of tax, technology, and transformation, supporting multinational organisations with complex indirect tax challenges. You'll work closely with clients to understand their day-to-day tax and compliance issues and help design and deliver technology-enabled solutions that drive efficiency, visibility, and risk management. The focus is primarily on Indirect Tax and Tax Technology, with exposure to large-scale transformation programmes. What you'll be doing: Leading and delivering tax technology and transformation projects, often running multiple initiatives in parallel Managing client engagements and acting as a trusted advisor on indirect tax and technology topics Providing hands-on configuration and guidance across tax technology solutions Supporting the design of global tax governance, operating models, and processes Managing, coaching, and developing junior team members Contributing to service offering development, delivery optimisation, and new solutions Supporting business development through client conversations, proposals, and solution design Building strong, long-term relationships with clients and internal stakeholders Key experience I'm looking for: Strong background in Indirect Tax (eg VAT, GST, Sales & Use Tax) Hands-on experience with tax technology solutions such as Avalara, Vertex, or Thomson Reuters OneSource Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365) Exposure to tax technology implementations across design, build, testing, deployment, and support Understanding of tax data, analytics, and reporting, with tools such as Power BI or Alteryx Experience leading or contributing to large, complex transformation programmes, ideally in multinational environments Ability to communicate complex tax and technology topics clearly to non-technical stakeholders This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse client base and a broad range of transformation areas, including tax technology, operating model design, managed services, data management, and regulatory-driven change. Flexible working arrangements are supported, and there is strong emphasis on career development, learning, and progression. Interested? (see below) Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
May 06, 2026
Full time
I'm looking for experienced Tax Technology professionals at Manager to Senior Manager level to join a growing global compliance and transformation environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of tax, technology, and transformation, supporting multinational organisations with complex indirect tax challenges. You'll work closely with clients to understand their day-to-day tax and compliance issues and help design and deliver technology-enabled solutions that drive efficiency, visibility, and risk management. The focus is primarily on Indirect Tax and Tax Technology, with exposure to large-scale transformation programmes. What you'll be doing: Leading and delivering tax technology and transformation projects, often running multiple initiatives in parallel Managing client engagements and acting as a trusted advisor on indirect tax and technology topics Providing hands-on configuration and guidance across tax technology solutions Supporting the design of global tax governance, operating models, and processes Managing, coaching, and developing junior team members Contributing to service offering development, delivery optimisation, and new solutions Supporting business development through client conversations, proposals, and solution design Building strong, long-term relationships with clients and internal stakeholders Key experience I'm looking for: Strong background in Indirect Tax (eg VAT, GST, Sales & Use Tax) Hands-on experience with tax technology solutions such as Avalara, Vertex, or Thomson Reuters OneSource Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365) Exposure to tax technology implementations across design, build, testing, deployment, and support Understanding of tax data, analytics, and reporting, with tools such as Power BI or Alteryx Experience leading or contributing to large, complex transformation programmes, ideally in multinational environments Ability to communicate complex tax and technology topics clearly to non-technical stakeholders This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse client base and a broad range of transformation areas, including tax technology, operating model design, managed services, data management, and regulatory-driven change. Flexible working arrangements are supported, and there is strong emphasis on career development, learning, and progression. Interested? (see below) Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Introduction At Gallagher Benefit Services, you're a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it's shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We're a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work, think of Gallagher. Overview Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for building strong client relationships and leading high performing teams? Do you have extensive experience in DB pensions administration or consultancy and a proven track record of delivering exceptional client service? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We're looking for a Head of Client Relations to join our Pensions Administration business. In this pivotal role, you'll shape and lead our client relationship strategy, ensuring trustee boards, corporate clients, and advisers receive outstanding service, proactive communication, and strategic partnership. How you'll make an impact Lead Strategic Client Relationships: Position our business as a trusted partner to trustees and sponsoring employers, driving a client centric culture across our teams. Inspire and Develop a High Performing Team: Lead, coach, and develop a team of Client Executives, fostering a culture of proactive relationship management and continuous improvement. Engage with Clients and Stakeholders: Build strong, strategic relationships with trustee boards, governance committees, employers, and advisers, while acting as the senior escalation point for complex issues. Champion Governance and Risk Management: Ensure robust governance structures, compliance, and risk management across client accounts. Drive Commercial Success: Support contract renewals, fee reviews, and new business opportunities while monitoring financial performance and improving profitability. Lead Transformation and Innovation: Identify and drive improvements in client experience, digital engagement, and service transparency. About You To succeed in this role, you'll need: Extensive experience in pensions administration or consultancy with significant client facing responsibilities. Proven leadership experience managing client facing teams. Strong knowledge of DB and/or DC pensions legislation, scheme governance, and operational processes. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Commercial acumen, including fee structures, contract management, and profitability. The ability to build trust quickly and maintain long standing strategic relationships. Desirable PMI qualifications or equivalent pensions training. Experience in transformation, digital client engagement, or service redesign. Knowledge of industry developments such as dashboards, GMP equalisation, and de risking activity. Why Join Us? At Gallagher Benefit Services, we're committed to delivering tailored and comprehensive insurance and risk management solutions. We invest in our people's health, financial well being, and career growth, aligning with their goals to create a thriving workplace. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in the pensions administration space, we'd love to hear from you. Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' extra days. Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to. Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top up to 10x. Income protection - we'll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up. Health cash plan or Private medical insurance. Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year. Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount. Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan. Critical illness cover. Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally. Season ticket loan. Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase. Emergency back up family care. And many more We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don't worry, we're here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you'd prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, colour, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Introduction At Gallagher Benefit Services, you're a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it's shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We're a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work, think of Gallagher. Overview Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for building strong client relationships and leading high performing teams? Do you have extensive experience in DB pensions administration or consultancy and a proven track record of delivering exceptional client service? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We're looking for a Head of Client Relations to join our Pensions Administration business. In this pivotal role, you'll shape and lead our client relationship strategy, ensuring trustee boards, corporate clients, and advisers receive outstanding service, proactive communication, and strategic partnership. How you'll make an impact Lead Strategic Client Relationships: Position our business as a trusted partner to trustees and sponsoring employers, driving a client centric culture across our teams. Inspire and Develop a High Performing Team: Lead, coach, and develop a team of Client Executives, fostering a culture of proactive relationship management and continuous improvement. Engage with Clients and Stakeholders: Build strong, strategic relationships with trustee boards, governance committees, employers, and advisers, while acting as the senior escalation point for complex issues. Champion Governance and Risk Management: Ensure robust governance structures, compliance, and risk management across client accounts. Drive Commercial Success: Support contract renewals, fee reviews, and new business opportunities while monitoring financial performance and improving profitability. Lead Transformation and Innovation: Identify and drive improvements in client experience, digital engagement, and service transparency. About You To succeed in this role, you'll need: Extensive experience in pensions administration or consultancy with significant client facing responsibilities. Proven leadership experience managing client facing teams. Strong knowledge of DB and/or DC pensions legislation, scheme governance, and operational processes. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Commercial acumen, including fee structures, contract management, and profitability. The ability to build trust quickly and maintain long standing strategic relationships. Desirable PMI qualifications or equivalent pensions training. Experience in transformation, digital client engagement, or service redesign. Knowledge of industry developments such as dashboards, GMP equalisation, and de risking activity. Why Join Us? At Gallagher Benefit Services, we're committed to delivering tailored and comprehensive insurance and risk management solutions. We invest in our people's health, financial well being, and career growth, aligning with their goals to create a thriving workplace. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in the pensions administration space, we'd love to hear from you. Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' extra days. Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to. Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top up to 10x. Income protection - we'll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up. Health cash plan or Private medical insurance. Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year. Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount. Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan. Critical illness cover. Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally. Season ticket loan. Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase. Emergency back up family care. And many more We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don't worry, we're here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you'd prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, colour, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Direct Tax Manager - sought by large corporation based in Milton Keynes - Contract - Hybrid Inside IR35 - umbrella An established financial services organisation is seeking a Direct Tax Manager to take ownership of direct tax compliance, governance and advisory matters across a complex, multi-entity environment. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to senior stakeholders and responsibility across UK and Ireland operations. The Role You will play a key role in ensuring robust tax governance, optimising tax positions and providing expert guidance across corporation tax, employment tax and related areas. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the primary point of contact with HMRC on all direct tax matters, managing enquiries, disputes and clarification requests Leading the end-to-end corporation tax compliance cycle, including preparation, review and submission of tax returns for multiple UK and Ireland entities Overseeing current and deferred tax calculations and ensuring accurate IFRS tax disclosures within statutory and group accounts Managing the preparation and annual review of local transfer pricing documentation, identifying risks and advising senior stakeholders Coordinating annual Corporate Interest Restriction calculations in collaboration with finance teams across the group Leading negotiation and ongoing management of thin capitalisation agreements with HMRC Overseeing UK withholding tax compliance, including quarterly CT61 returns and related applications Managing non-payroll employment tax compliance, including annual PAYE Settlement Agreements Partnering with senior management and operational teams to proactively identify and mitigate tax risks across projects and business-as-usual activities About You CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified, with post-qualification experience gained in-house and/or from practice Strong technical knowledge of UK corporation tax and employment tax Experience working with SAP FI/CMS Comfortable operating as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders Experience within financial services or automotive financial services is desirable but not essential Please apply within for further details - Matthew Holmes, Harvey Nash Always use these settings
May 06, 2026
Contractor
Direct Tax Manager - sought by large corporation based in Milton Keynes - Contract - Hybrid Inside IR35 - umbrella An established financial services organisation is seeking a Direct Tax Manager to take ownership of direct tax compliance, governance and advisory matters across a complex, multi-entity environment. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to senior stakeholders and responsibility across UK and Ireland operations. The Role You will play a key role in ensuring robust tax governance, optimising tax positions and providing expert guidance across corporation tax, employment tax and related areas. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the primary point of contact with HMRC on all direct tax matters, managing enquiries, disputes and clarification requests Leading the end-to-end corporation tax compliance cycle, including preparation, review and submission of tax returns for multiple UK and Ireland entities Overseeing current and deferred tax calculations and ensuring accurate IFRS tax disclosures within statutory and group accounts Managing the preparation and annual review of local transfer pricing documentation, identifying risks and advising senior stakeholders Coordinating annual Corporate Interest Restriction calculations in collaboration with finance teams across the group Leading negotiation and ongoing management of thin capitalisation agreements with HMRC Overseeing UK withholding tax compliance, including quarterly CT61 returns and related applications Managing non-payroll employment tax compliance, including annual PAYE Settlement Agreements Partnering with senior management and operational teams to proactively identify and mitigate tax risks across projects and business-as-usual activities About You CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified, with post-qualification experience gained in-house and/or from practice Strong technical knowledge of UK corporation tax and employment tax Experience working with SAP FI/CMS Comfortable operating as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders Experience within financial services or automotive financial services is desirable but not essential Please apply within for further details - Matthew Holmes, Harvey Nash Always use these settings
Manager - Global Compliance and Reporting Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Global Compliance & Reporting (GCR) is one of our five tax service lines. Our GCR professionals help businesses meet demands for tax reporting, tax compliance and tax risk management. Many of our engagements are with clients going through wider tax transformation and operating model change programmes. Our GCR team work with a wide range of businesses to help them develop and implement effective, practical and sustainable approaches to managing tax compliance and reporting. The opportunity Our Global Tax Managed Services team works with leading organisations across a range of services from full tax and finance operate outsourcing, supporting with the design and implementation of their tax operating model, compliance process design and the project management of outsourced compliance and reporting services. We are a team which embraces diversity and inclusion with a mix of cultures, nationalities and backgrounds. We believe this makes us perfectly suited to the global environment in which we work. We are looking for an experienced London based Manager to join our thriving team. You will work closely primarily with our London and India teams, also with opportunities to support our wider teams in Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Hungary and France. As part of this energetic and diverse team, you will have opportunity to gain experience across these services, further develop your skills and have day to day contact with senior team members at our clients. This is an exciting time to join our specialised team when we are seeing unprecedented demand for our services and strong growth opportunities. Your key responsibilities Contract management Managing a number of global compliance contracts, some with client interface and some in a supervisory service delivery role. Proactively managing service delivery risk across those contracts through the use of issue and risk logs and the implementation of escalation processes. Developing and maintaining relationships with key contract stakeholders (internal and external) across multiple jurisdictions, and ensuring effective and timely communication. Manage contract governance including adherence to agreed process and procedures. Manage contract reporting against service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) ensuring timely resolution of issues. Provide guidance and support to peers, colleagues and clients on contractual issues, and oversee local fee and scope negotiations. Setting clear objectives and expectations for junior team members including day to day responsibility for the management of offshore team members. Finance Reviewing budgets and resourcing requirements on a regular basis and supporting the Global Engagement Leader in meeting the margin goals for the accounts. Billing fees according to agreed contract billing schedule. Quality and Risk Management Supporting the Global Engagement leader on Quality & Risk Management (QRM) matters, overseeing implementation and adherence to agreed processes, procedures and timetables. Liaising with Global and Tax QRM and legal teams in the resolution of client service management issues. Maintaining the specified contractual framework and supporting agreements for all engagements. Detailed scoping and process assessments Supporting a client understand full suite of compliance filings currently undertaken in countries. Review and suggesting improvements to compliance and reporting processes considering data sources, hand-off points and controls. Business development and proposal assistance Working with the Global Engagement Leader to support pursuit and proposal activities, in response to client RFPs. This includes running global pricing exercises and being a part of EY's presentation team at client pitches. Support development of client business case for change. Identify opportunities for additional EY services and or extensions to EY outsourcing services for existing EY clients. Compliance methodology Sharing successful tools, techniques and approaches with other team members. Project managing small business development projects. Skills and attributes for success Strong client relationship management skills with ability to develop quality outputs to clients. Negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and handle challenges. Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Effective time management, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines. Experience of coaching and developing more junior staff. Ensure delivery of quality work and take day to day leadership of delivery team. Change orientated with flexible approach. Innovative mindset with a focus on problem solving. To qualify for the role, you must have: Experience in Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax or accountancy from a professional services firm or in house team. ACA / CA / ATTI/CTA/Tax Inspectors or a breadth of knowledge equivalent to a tax specialist qualification is not essential but welcome. Proven project management skills, and an ability to plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget. A PRINCE2 qualification or similar would be beneficial. Experience in process and technology design is beneficial but not mandatory. Proficient multi tasking ability. Ability to coach more junior team members and add value to the team. Experience with managing teams across multiple jurisdictions. What we look for Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral. Enthusiastic and flexible attitude to work. Individual with an understanding of tax regimes. Ability to work across a range of projects and clients often with tight deadlines. Strong commercial and negotiation skills. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Manager - Global Compliance and Reporting Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Global Compliance & Reporting (GCR) is one of our five tax service lines. Our GCR professionals help businesses meet demands for tax reporting, tax compliance and tax risk management. Many of our engagements are with clients going through wider tax transformation and operating model change programmes. Our GCR team work with a wide range of businesses to help them develop and implement effective, practical and sustainable approaches to managing tax compliance and reporting. The opportunity Our Global Tax Managed Services team works with leading organisations across a range of services from full tax and finance operate outsourcing, supporting with the design and implementation of their tax operating model, compliance process design and the project management of outsourced compliance and reporting services. We are a team which embraces diversity and inclusion with a mix of cultures, nationalities and backgrounds. We believe this makes us perfectly suited to the global environment in which we work. We are looking for an experienced London based Manager to join our thriving team. You will work closely primarily with our London and India teams, also with opportunities to support our wider teams in Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Hungary and France. As part of this energetic and diverse team, you will have opportunity to gain experience across these services, further develop your skills and have day to day contact with senior team members at our clients. This is an exciting time to join our specialised team when we are seeing unprecedented demand for our services and strong growth opportunities. Your key responsibilities Contract management Managing a number of global compliance contracts, some with client interface and some in a supervisory service delivery role. Proactively managing service delivery risk across those contracts through the use of issue and risk logs and the implementation of escalation processes. Developing and maintaining relationships with key contract stakeholders (internal and external) across multiple jurisdictions, and ensuring effective and timely communication. Manage contract governance including adherence to agreed process and procedures. Manage contract reporting against service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) ensuring timely resolution of issues. Provide guidance and support to peers, colleagues and clients on contractual issues, and oversee local fee and scope negotiations. Setting clear objectives and expectations for junior team members including day to day responsibility for the management of offshore team members. Finance Reviewing budgets and resourcing requirements on a regular basis and supporting the Global Engagement Leader in meeting the margin goals for the accounts. Billing fees according to agreed contract billing schedule. Quality and Risk Management Supporting the Global Engagement leader on Quality & Risk Management (QRM) matters, overseeing implementation and adherence to agreed processes, procedures and timetables. Liaising with Global and Tax QRM and legal teams in the resolution of client service management issues. Maintaining the specified contractual framework and supporting agreements for all engagements. Detailed scoping and process assessments Supporting a client understand full suite of compliance filings currently undertaken in countries. Review and suggesting improvements to compliance and reporting processes considering data sources, hand-off points and controls. Business development and proposal assistance Working with the Global Engagement Leader to support pursuit and proposal activities, in response to client RFPs. This includes running global pricing exercises and being a part of EY's presentation team at client pitches. Support development of client business case for change. Identify opportunities for additional EY services and or extensions to EY outsourcing services for existing EY clients. Compliance methodology Sharing successful tools, techniques and approaches with other team members. Project managing small business development projects. Skills and attributes for success Strong client relationship management skills with ability to develop quality outputs to clients. Negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and handle challenges. Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Effective time management, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines. Experience of coaching and developing more junior staff. Ensure delivery of quality work and take day to day leadership of delivery team. Change orientated with flexible approach. Innovative mindset with a focus on problem solving. To qualify for the role, you must have: Experience in Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax or accountancy from a professional services firm or in house team. ACA / CA / ATTI/CTA/Tax Inspectors or a breadth of knowledge equivalent to a tax specialist qualification is not essential but welcome. Proven project management skills, and an ability to plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget. A PRINCE2 qualification or similar would be beneficial. Experience in process and technology design is beneficial but not mandatory. Proficient multi tasking ability. Ability to coach more junior team members and add value to the team. Experience with managing teams across multiple jurisdictions. What we look for Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral. Enthusiastic and flexible attitude to work. Individual with an understanding of tax regimes. Ability to work across a range of projects and clients often with tight deadlines. Strong commercial and negotiation skills. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at . on and . Job Description & Responsibilities As this is a newly created role within a new function, the successful candidate will need to be a hands-on individual who can work collaboratively across Legal & Compliance, Finance, Tax, and the broader business to help implement a strategy set by senior leadership. The role will support the development of a consistent and scalable operating model for European corporate governance activities, with a focus on improving execution, strengthening governance, and driving greater efficiency. In addition, the individual will oversee the day-to-day delivery of European company secretarial and entity management activities, working closely with both internal stakeholders and external service providers. Examples of the work covered include: Providing Oversight and Strategic Advice on Corporate Governance Matters Support the execution and ongoing development of the Company Secretarial function across the EMEA region Oversee day-to-day entity management and related corporate governance activities across EMEA Manage external service providers delivering company secretarial and other entity management services, and monitor the quality and consistency of their support. Conduct regular reviews of entity management frameworks, governance processes, and service delivery arrangements to identify opportunities for improvement. Lead budgeting and benchmarking exercises and, in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders, support the review and testing of systems, processes, and controls. Provide strategic input on systems, processes, and potential technology solutions to enhance governance, improve operational effectiveness, and deliver financial efficiencies. Act as the EMEA escalation point for entity management matters and documentation execution issues. General Serve as a key point of contact on entity management and corporate governance matters for the EMEA CoSec team, as well as Finance, Tax, and global entity management stakeholders. Support the coordination of EMEA house quarterly board meetings and related governance deliverables. Project manage new entity management and corporate governance initiatives across the region. Provide support on ad hoc and time-sensitive transactions where entity management input is required.Based in London, the successful applicant will support the Blackstone EMEA offices as part of the Legal & Compliance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a bright, ambitious, hard-working individual.Ideally, the individual would possess the following skill sets: 5+ years of entity management and company secretarial work with a leading service provider or at a leading asset manager or financial institution Ability to manage variety of stakeholders Excellent written and spoken English language skills required International experience preferredBlackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition to the qualifications outlined above, the successful candidate should have strong communication skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively, and a desire to work in a team environment, often under pressure. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category. The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at (US), (0) (EMEA) or (APAC).Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following: Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions; Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients; Supervising or training securities licensed employees; Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials. Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions. To submit your application please complete the form below. Fields marked with a red asterisk must be completed to be considered for employment (although some can be answered "prefer not to say"). Failure to provide this information may compromise the follow-up of your application. When you have finished click Submit at the bottom of this form.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at . on and . Job Description & Responsibilities As this is a newly created role within a new function, the successful candidate will need to be a hands-on individual who can work collaboratively across Legal & Compliance, Finance, Tax, and the broader business to help implement a strategy set by senior leadership. The role will support the development of a consistent and scalable operating model for European corporate governance activities, with a focus on improving execution, strengthening governance, and driving greater efficiency. In addition, the individual will oversee the day-to-day delivery of European company secretarial and entity management activities, working closely with both internal stakeholders and external service providers. Examples of the work covered include: Providing Oversight and Strategic Advice on Corporate Governance Matters Support the execution and ongoing development of the Company Secretarial function across the EMEA region Oversee day-to-day entity management and related corporate governance activities across EMEA Manage external service providers delivering company secretarial and other entity management services, and monitor the quality and consistency of their support. Conduct regular reviews of entity management frameworks, governance processes, and service delivery arrangements to identify opportunities for improvement. Lead budgeting and benchmarking exercises and, in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders, support the review and testing of systems, processes, and controls. Provide strategic input on systems, processes, and potential technology solutions to enhance governance, improve operational effectiveness, and deliver financial efficiencies. Act as the EMEA escalation point for entity management matters and documentation execution issues. General Serve as a key point of contact on entity management and corporate governance matters for the EMEA CoSec team, as well as Finance, Tax, and global entity management stakeholders. Support the coordination of EMEA house quarterly board meetings and related governance deliverables. Project manage new entity management and corporate governance initiatives across the region. Provide support on ad hoc and time-sensitive transactions where entity management input is required.Based in London, the successful applicant will support the Blackstone EMEA offices as part of the Legal & Compliance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a bright, ambitious, hard-working individual.Ideally, the individual would possess the following skill sets: 5+ years of entity management and company secretarial work with a leading service provider or at a leading asset manager or financial institution Ability to manage variety of stakeholders Excellent written and spoken English language skills required International experience preferredBlackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition to the qualifications outlined above, the successful candidate should have strong communication skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively, and a desire to work in a team environment, often under pressure. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category. The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at (US), (0) (EMEA) or (APAC).Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following: Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions; Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients; Supervising or training securities licensed employees; Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials. Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. 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Employee Relations, Policy and Projects Manager Leeds - hybrid (2 days a week in the office) Permanent Summary We're seeking an ER, Policy and Projects Manager to join our growing People team in Leeds. In this newly created role, you'll be the go-to expert for complex employee relations, leading policy development, people data governance and high impact Group HR projects. You'll provide strategic oversight across ER casework, drive consistent and effective people policies, build organisational capability through insight led people data and deliver projects aligned to the Group's strategic priorities. A key focus will be to coach and develop managers at all levels, building confidence and capability to handle people matters effectively, consistently and in line with our values. As a senior trusted HR team member, you'll ensure all activity is legally compliant, values-led and aligned to best practice, while partnering closely with Heads of HR and leaders across the business to drive lasting impact. Some of the key deliverables for this role will include: Employee Relations Establish and lead a fit-for-purpose ER function, defining processes, documentation and governance frameworks. Act as the senior ER escalation point, providing expert guidance to managers, HR Business Partners and People Services. Lead, design and deliver training to coach and support managers by building their confidence, capability and consistent ER decision making. Use ER data, reporting and trend analysis to assure case quality, manage risk and design targeted capability building interventions. Policy Own the development, review and continuous improvement of all people policies, frameworks and toolkits, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with organisational values. Lead processes for policy changes, engaging HR, Legal, senior leaders and employee representatives. Provide governance, version control and quality assurance across all policies, communications organisation-wide roll outs. Coach managers and upskill the HR team on policy application and legislative change to drive consistent, compliant practice. People Projects / Transformation Lead and support the delivery of cross-functional HR projects, providing strategic people input and ensuring alignment with people strategy and organisational values. Own project planning, governance and delivery, managing risks, dependencies, stakeholders and timelines to achieve agreed outcomes. Evaluate project impact using data, feedback and insights to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Data and Governance Establish and lead the People Data function, defining strategy, operating model and governance framework to ensure accurate, secure and high-quality people data. Deliver a People Data roadmap, optimising systems and analytics through automation, improved data maturity and reporting capability. Provide people insights, translating data into clear recommendations that influence leaders, managers and organisational priorities. Relationship and stakeholder management Build strong, credible and influential relationships with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, representative groups and other key stakeholders, acting as the senior escalation point for ER, policy and people data matters. Partner closely with Legal and HR Operations to manage complex or high-risk matters Coach, challenge and influence managers to take ownership of people management, promoting early, informal resolution of issues where appropriate. Coach and develop HR colleagues and managers to build capability and ensure consistency. What we're looking for: Previous experience managing ER cases within an HR environment. Proven experience in coaching managers. Strong working knowledge of employment law and its application to casework. Previously led on multiple HR projects. Benefits 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays. Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution. Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days. Private Medical Insurance. Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle). Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice). Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Employee Relations, Policy and Projects Manager Leeds - hybrid (2 days a week in the office) Permanent Summary We're seeking an ER, Policy and Projects Manager to join our growing People team in Leeds. In this newly created role, you'll be the go-to expert for complex employee relations, leading policy development, people data governance and high impact Group HR projects. You'll provide strategic oversight across ER casework, drive consistent and effective people policies, build organisational capability through insight led people data and deliver projects aligned to the Group's strategic priorities. A key focus will be to coach and develop managers at all levels, building confidence and capability to handle people matters effectively, consistently and in line with our values. As a senior trusted HR team member, you'll ensure all activity is legally compliant, values-led and aligned to best practice, while partnering closely with Heads of HR and leaders across the business to drive lasting impact. Some of the key deliverables for this role will include: Employee Relations Establish and lead a fit-for-purpose ER function, defining processes, documentation and governance frameworks. Act as the senior ER escalation point, providing expert guidance to managers, HR Business Partners and People Services. Lead, design and deliver training to coach and support managers by building their confidence, capability and consistent ER decision making. Use ER data, reporting and trend analysis to assure case quality, manage risk and design targeted capability building interventions. Policy Own the development, review and continuous improvement of all people policies, frameworks and toolkits, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with organisational values. Lead processes for policy changes, engaging HR, Legal, senior leaders and employee representatives. Provide governance, version control and quality assurance across all policies, communications organisation-wide roll outs. Coach managers and upskill the HR team on policy application and legislative change to drive consistent, compliant practice. People Projects / Transformation Lead and support the delivery of cross-functional HR projects, providing strategic people input and ensuring alignment with people strategy and organisational values. Own project planning, governance and delivery, managing risks, dependencies, stakeholders and timelines to achieve agreed outcomes. Evaluate project impact using data, feedback and insights to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Data and Governance Establish and lead the People Data function, defining strategy, operating model and governance framework to ensure accurate, secure and high-quality people data. Deliver a People Data roadmap, optimising systems and analytics through automation, improved data maturity and reporting capability. Provide people insights, translating data into clear recommendations that influence leaders, managers and organisational priorities. Relationship and stakeholder management Build strong, credible and influential relationships with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, representative groups and other key stakeholders, acting as the senior escalation point for ER, policy and people data matters. Partner closely with Legal and HR Operations to manage complex or high-risk matters Coach, challenge and influence managers to take ownership of people management, promoting early, informal resolution of issues where appropriate. Coach and develop HR colleagues and managers to build capability and ensure consistency. What we're looking for: Previous experience managing ER cases within an HR environment. Proven experience in coaching managers. Strong working knowledge of employment law and its application to casework. Previously led on multiple HR projects. Benefits 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays. Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution. Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days. Private Medical Insurance. Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle). Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice). Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow , belong and impact . The Team The Cyber Advisory team provides cyber security assurance, advice and guidance to clients on all aspects to help them build and maintain a robust security environment. We identify cyber risks and work closely with clients to understand their unique set of digital opportunities and challenges, providing tailored and strategic advice and guidance. We support our clients in assessing, building and managing their cyber security capabilities, from ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and mitigating potential risks to moving them towards a more mature security posture. As a Manager within the national cyber security team you will be responsible for delivering cyber security assurance and advisory work to a range of clients nationally and internationally. Our broad range of clients, including those in FTSE 350, will allow you to gain experience across a range of sectors including: Financial Services, Banking, Insurance and Investment Corporates/Private Sector/Industry & Services Central and Local Government Retail and Consumer products organisations Job Purpose The role of a Cyber Advisory Manager is to support the team in delivering projects. This means assisting in all aspects of the project lifecycle; from the sales or 'business development' process, to project planning, execution of fieldwork and preparation of deliverables including actively contributing to final recommendations. Your responsibilities include: Involvement in all aspects of the consulting sales cycle from lead qualification through to delivery assurance of cyber engagements Ability to think strategically and communicate in a business language Becoming a subject matter expert in various security and risk management domains (e.g., IT risk management, cyber risk, security target operating model, governance, compliance, cyber security maturity assessment, metrics and C-level dashboards ) and leading industry-based practices (e.g. NIST CSF, ISO 2700x ) Managing the coordination and communication of key findings and results of engagements, producing written reports and supporting oral presentations to senior client management and key senior stakeholders Maintaining an expertise and currency in industry trends Managing and mentoring junior consultants assigned as members of engagements Contributing to the development of project management, quality assurance and professional consulting and auditing approaches/methodologies. The Person We're looking for someone who is seriously interested in the cyber security area and wants to get first-hand experience in working in multiple industries with companies who need our help. We will help support you in every step of the way with on the job training as well as support for attaining industry professional certifications which will enhance your career in this field. Skill, Knowledge and Experience Highly experienced and strong knowledge in cyber security advisory work Relevant security qualifications are preferable (e.g. MSC Information Security, CISSP, CISM, CCSP or ISO 27001 LA) Interpersonal skills; the ability to build client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility Analytical skills; the ability to think critically, research and solve problems. Attention to detail and strong time-management skills Commitment to self-development & learning Affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, diversity and integrity. Training You will develop your expertise in cyber security as well as your business acumen to work with our clients to develop and implement pragmatic security solution. The experience gained will allow you to really understand how businesses across a range of sectors operate and manage cyber risk. We will fund a training programme which includes industry leading certifications. You will be supported by a mentor and an appraising manager to keep your career and aspirations on track. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow , belong and impact . The Team The Cyber Advisory team provides cyber security assurance, advice and guidance to clients on all aspects to help them build and maintain a robust security environment. We identify cyber risks and work closely with clients to understand their unique set of digital opportunities and challenges, providing tailored and strategic advice and guidance. We support our clients in assessing, building and managing their cyber security capabilities, from ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and mitigating potential risks to moving them towards a more mature security posture. As a Manager within the national cyber security team you will be responsible for delivering cyber security assurance and advisory work to a range of clients nationally and internationally. Our broad range of clients, including those in FTSE 350, will allow you to gain experience across a range of sectors including: Financial Services, Banking, Insurance and Investment Corporates/Private Sector/Industry & Services Central and Local Government Retail and Consumer products organisations Job Purpose The role of a Cyber Advisory Manager is to support the team in delivering projects. This means assisting in all aspects of the project lifecycle; from the sales or 'business development' process, to project planning, execution of fieldwork and preparation of deliverables including actively contributing to final recommendations. Your responsibilities include: Involvement in all aspects of the consulting sales cycle from lead qualification through to delivery assurance of cyber engagements Ability to think strategically and communicate in a business language Becoming a subject matter expert in various security and risk management domains (e.g., IT risk management, cyber risk, security target operating model, governance, compliance, cyber security maturity assessment, metrics and C-level dashboards ) and leading industry-based practices (e.g. NIST CSF, ISO 2700x ) Managing the coordination and communication of key findings and results of engagements, producing written reports and supporting oral presentations to senior client management and key senior stakeholders Maintaining an expertise and currency in industry trends Managing and mentoring junior consultants assigned as members of engagements Contributing to the development of project management, quality assurance and professional consulting and auditing approaches/methodologies. The Person We're looking for someone who is seriously interested in the cyber security area and wants to get first-hand experience in working in multiple industries with companies who need our help. We will help support you in every step of the way with on the job training as well as support for attaining industry professional certifications which will enhance your career in this field. Skill, Knowledge and Experience Highly experienced and strong knowledge in cyber security advisory work Relevant security qualifications are preferable (e.g. MSC Information Security, CISSP, CISM, CCSP or ISO 27001 LA) Interpersonal skills; the ability to build client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility Analytical skills; the ability to think critically, research and solve problems. Attention to detail and strong time-management skills Commitment to self-development & learning Affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, diversity and integrity. Training You will develop your expertise in cyber security as well as your business acumen to work with our clients to develop and implement pragmatic security solution. The experience gained will allow you to really understand how businesses across a range of sectors operate and manage cyber risk. We will fund a training programme which includes industry leading certifications. You will be supported by a mentor and an appraising manager to keep your career and aspirations on track. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.
Employee Relations, Policy and Projects Manager Leeds - hybrid (2 days a week in the office) Permanent Summary We're seeking an ER, Policy and Projects Manager to join our growing People team in Leeds. In this newly created role, you'll be the go-to expert for complex employee relations, leading policy development, people data governance and high impact Group HR projects. You'll provide strategic oversight across ER casework, drive consistent and effective people policies, build organisational capability through insight led people data and deliver projects aligned to the Group's strategic priorities. A key focus will be to coach and develop managers at all levels, building confidence and capability to handle people matters effectively, consistently and in line with our values. As a senior trusted HR team member, you'll ensure all activity is legally compliant, values-led and aligned to best practice, while partnering closely with Heads of HR and leaders across the business to drive lasting impact. Some of the key deliverables for this role will include: Employee Relations Establish and lead a fit-for-purpose ER function, defining processes, documentation and governance frameworks. Act as the senior ER escalation point, providing expert guidance to managers, HR Business Partners and People Services. Lead, design and deliver training to coach and support managers by building their confidence, capability and consistent ER decision making. Use ER data, reporting and trend analysis to assure case quality, manage risk and design targeted capability building interventions. Policy Own the development, review and continuous improvement of all people policies, frameworks and toolkits, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with organisational values. Lead processes for policy changes, engaging HR, Legal, senior leaders and employee representatives. Provide governance, version control and quality assurance across all policies, communications organisation-wide roll outs. Coach managers and upskill the HR team on policy application and legislative change to drive consistent, compliant practice. People Projects / Transformation Lead and support the delivery of cross-functional HR projects, providing strategic people input and ensuring alignment with people strategy and organisational values. Own project planning, governance and delivery, managing risks, dependencies, stakeholders and timelines to achieve agreed outcomes. Evaluate project impact using data, feedback and insights to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Data and Governance Establish and lead the People Data function, defining strategy, operating model and governance framework to ensure accurate, secure and high-quality people data. Deliver a People Data roadmap, optimising systems and analytics through automation, improved data maturity and reporting capability. Provide people insights, translating data into clear recommendations that influence leaders, managers and organisational priorities. Relationship and stakeholder management Build strong, credible and influential relationships with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, representative groups and other key stakeholders, acting as the senior escalation point for ER, policy and people data matters. Partner closely with Legal and HR Operations to manage complex or high-risk matters Coach, challenge and influence managers to take ownership of people management, promoting early, informal resolution of issues where appropriate. Coach and develop HR colleagues and managers to build capability and ensure consistency. What we're looking for: Previous experience managing ER cases within an HR environment. Proven experience in coaching managers. Strong working knowledge of employment law and its application to casework. Previously led on multiple HR projects. Benefits 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays. Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution. Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days. Private Medical Insurance. Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle). Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice). Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Employee Relations, Policy and Projects Manager Leeds - hybrid (2 days a week in the office) Permanent Summary We're seeking an ER, Policy and Projects Manager to join our growing People team in Leeds. In this newly created role, you'll be the go-to expert for complex employee relations, leading policy development, people data governance and high impact Group HR projects. You'll provide strategic oversight across ER casework, drive consistent and effective people policies, build organisational capability through insight led people data and deliver projects aligned to the Group's strategic priorities. A key focus will be to coach and develop managers at all levels, building confidence and capability to handle people matters effectively, consistently and in line with our values. As a senior trusted HR team member, you'll ensure all activity is legally compliant, values-led and aligned to best practice, while partnering closely with Heads of HR and leaders across the business to drive lasting impact. Some of the key deliverables for this role will include: Employee Relations Establish and lead a fit-for-purpose ER function, defining processes, documentation and governance frameworks. Act as the senior ER escalation point, providing expert guidance to managers, HR Business Partners and People Services. Lead, design and deliver training to coach and support managers by building their confidence, capability and consistent ER decision making. Use ER data, reporting and trend analysis to assure case quality, manage risk and design targeted capability building interventions. Policy Own the development, review and continuous improvement of all people policies, frameworks and toolkits, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with organisational values. Lead processes for policy changes, engaging HR, Legal, senior leaders and employee representatives. Provide governance, version control and quality assurance across all policies, communications organisation-wide roll outs. Coach managers and upskill the HR team on policy application and legislative change to drive consistent, compliant practice. People Projects / Transformation Lead and support the delivery of cross-functional HR projects, providing strategic people input and ensuring alignment with people strategy and organisational values. Own project planning, governance and delivery, managing risks, dependencies, stakeholders and timelines to achieve agreed outcomes. Evaluate project impact using data, feedback and insights to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Data and Governance Establish and lead the People Data function, defining strategy, operating model and governance framework to ensure accurate, secure and high-quality people data. Deliver a People Data roadmap, optimising systems and analytics through automation, improved data maturity and reporting capability. Provide people insights, translating data into clear recommendations that influence leaders, managers and organisational priorities. Relationship and stakeholder management Build strong, credible and influential relationships with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, representative groups and other key stakeholders, acting as the senior escalation point for ER, policy and people data matters. Partner closely with Legal and HR Operations to manage complex or high-risk matters Coach, challenge and influence managers to take ownership of people management, promoting early, informal resolution of issues where appropriate. Coach and develop HR colleagues and managers to build capability and ensure consistency. What we're looking for: Previous experience managing ER cases within an HR environment. Proven experience in coaching managers. Strong working knowledge of employment law and its application to casework. Previously led on multiple HR projects. Benefits 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays. Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution. Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days. Private Medical Insurance. Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle). Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice). Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Our client, a leading name in the energy sector, is currently seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to join their team in Warwick permanently. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a hands-on indirect tax role within a prominent FTSE 30 organisation, working closely with the Indirect Tax Senior Manager to support the delivery of the indirect tax strategy, whilst providing practical advice and ensuring the business stays compliant in a fast-moving regulatory landscape. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality indirect tax advice and analysis to support commercial decision-making across the business. Support VAT treatment for new services, cross-border activities, property income, and business operations to optimise VAT recovery. Maintain the property register and work closely with property teams to ensure accurate reporting. Assess the indirect tax impact of new legislation and regulatory changes, clearly communicating risks and opportunities. Support the delivery and review of UK VAT returns, including for National Grid Ventures entities. Manage the Group's partial exemption position, considering both existing and new sources of exempt income. Assist with compliance obligations across other indirect taxes, including CBAM, CCL and red diesel. Develop and maintain internal policies, guidance, and training to strengthen tax governance. Coordinate responses to HMRC and other tax authority queries, audits, and information requests. Build strong relationships with Finance, Legal, Shared Services, operational teams, and external advisers, supporting wider tax projects and risk initiatives. Job Requirements: Strong VAT technical knowledge with the experience to operate confidently at a managerial level. CTA qualification is desirable, but not essential. Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build trusted relationships across the business. Benefits: Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses Generous contributory pension scheme Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car, and technology schemes Support via employee assistance lines Matched charity giving If you are an experienced indirect tax professional looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career in the energy sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and driven team in Warwick.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Our client, a leading name in the energy sector, is currently seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to join their team in Warwick permanently. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a hands-on indirect tax role within a prominent FTSE 30 organisation, working closely with the Indirect Tax Senior Manager to support the delivery of the indirect tax strategy, whilst providing practical advice and ensuring the business stays compliant in a fast-moving regulatory landscape. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality indirect tax advice and analysis to support commercial decision-making across the business. Support VAT treatment for new services, cross-border activities, property income, and business operations to optimise VAT recovery. Maintain the property register and work closely with property teams to ensure accurate reporting. Assess the indirect tax impact of new legislation and regulatory changes, clearly communicating risks and opportunities. Support the delivery and review of UK VAT returns, including for National Grid Ventures entities. Manage the Group's partial exemption position, considering both existing and new sources of exempt income. Assist with compliance obligations across other indirect taxes, including CBAM, CCL and red diesel. Develop and maintain internal policies, guidance, and training to strengthen tax governance. Coordinate responses to HMRC and other tax authority queries, audits, and information requests. Build strong relationships with Finance, Legal, Shared Services, operational teams, and external advisers, supporting wider tax projects and risk initiatives. Job Requirements: Strong VAT technical knowledge with the experience to operate confidently at a managerial level. CTA qualification is desirable, but not essential. Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build trusted relationships across the business. Benefits: Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses Generous contributory pension scheme Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car, and technology schemes Support via employee assistance lines Matched charity giving If you are an experienced indirect tax professional looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career in the energy sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and driven team in Warwick.
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow , belong and impact . Job Purpose As an Internal Audit Manager within the Banking Risk Consulting Team, you will be responsible for planning, fieldwork, delivery and finalisation of internal audit engagements, leading a team of Assistant Manager and Senior Consultants and presenting at Audit Committees, to a range of banking and building society clients. Primarily, the team provide outsourced and co-sourced internal audit services, however, we also provide (or support other teams with the delivery of) a range of risk-based engagements including corporate governance reviews and External Quality Assessments. Having experienced significant growth, the team are looking for a motivated individual, who will have excellent opportunities for progression. Core Responsibilities Management of a portfolio of clients, including overseeing the preparation and delivery of Internal Audit plan, Risk Assessments, client engagement, committee presentation and reporting. Performance and management of internal audit fieldwork along with supporting a team of internal auditors including assistant manager and senior consultants, Preparation and review of draft internal audit reports and other deliverables. Leading opening and closing meetings with key client contacts (Exco). Developing and maintaining good relationships with clients. Providing on-the-job training and supervision of junior team members. Identify opportunities and prospects for new work Lead the preparation of client proposals / pitches. Ensure Quality and Risk standards and procedures are maintained across the team. Attributes, Knowledge &Experience Holds either ACA, CA, ACCA, IIA or CII (or equivalent) qualification. Experience of planning, delivering and managing internal audit fieldwork. Experience of managing a portfolio of Banking and Financial Services Internal Audit clients. Experience of delivering and leading reviews such as - Underwriting and Credit Risk Management Enterprise Risk Management Deposit and Card operations Compliance Framework reviews Third party Risk Management Payment operations Good understanding of the UK regulations applicable to Financial Services (specifically Banks, Building Societies and non-bank lenders). Good understanding of requirements under MCOBs for Regulated loans Strong communication and report writing skills; the candidate will also be a confident speaker to deliver effective training sessions and webinars both to client/colleagues. Should have experience of presenting at Audit Committees Good interpersonal, client handling and project management skills. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow , belong and impact . Job Purpose As an Internal Audit Manager within the Banking Risk Consulting Team, you will be responsible for planning, fieldwork, delivery and finalisation of internal audit engagements, leading a team of Assistant Manager and Senior Consultants and presenting at Audit Committees, to a range of banking and building society clients. Primarily, the team provide outsourced and co-sourced internal audit services, however, we also provide (or support other teams with the delivery of) a range of risk-based engagements including corporate governance reviews and External Quality Assessments. Having experienced significant growth, the team are looking for a motivated individual, who will have excellent opportunities for progression. Core Responsibilities Management of a portfolio of clients, including overseeing the preparation and delivery of Internal Audit plan, Risk Assessments, client engagement, committee presentation and reporting. Performance and management of internal audit fieldwork along with supporting a team of internal auditors including assistant manager and senior consultants, Preparation and review of draft internal audit reports and other deliverables. Leading opening and closing meetings with key client contacts (Exco). Developing and maintaining good relationships with clients. Providing on-the-job training and supervision of junior team members. Identify opportunities and prospects for new work Lead the preparation of client proposals / pitches. Ensure Quality and Risk standards and procedures are maintained across the team. Attributes, Knowledge &Experience Holds either ACA, CA, ACCA, IIA or CII (or equivalent) qualification. Experience of planning, delivering and managing internal audit fieldwork. Experience of managing a portfolio of Banking and Financial Services Internal Audit clients. Experience of delivering and leading reviews such as - Underwriting and Credit Risk Management Enterprise Risk Management Deposit and Card operations Compliance Framework reviews Third party Risk Management Payment operations Good understanding of the UK regulations applicable to Financial Services (specifically Banks, Building Societies and non-bank lenders). Good understanding of requirements under MCOBs for Regulated loans Strong communication and report writing skills; the candidate will also be a confident speaker to deliver effective training sessions and webinars both to client/colleagues. Should have experience of presenting at Audit Committees Good interpersonal, client handling and project management skills. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.
We are looking for a Senior Treasury Manager with management experience, to oversee and manage treasury operations within the real estate sector. The role is based in Central London and requires expertise in cash forecasting, cash pooling, TMS oversight, covenant reporting and inter-company transactions. Client Details Our client is a prominent entity within the property industry, operating as a large organisation with a focus on financial excellence. It is known for its commitment to maintaining strong financial management and providing a stable and rewarding environment for its employees. Description Lead and develop a team of 4 treasury professionals, setting direction, priorities, and best-practice standards across the function. Own group liquidity and cash management, including short-term forecasting, surplus cash deployment, and support of revolving credit facilities. Design, implement, and manage cash pooling structures, inter-company funding, and liquidity optimisation, working closely with tax on transfer pricing considerations. Oversee covenant monitoring and reporting, supporting lender, shareholder, and internal reporting requirements. Act as a key business partner to finance, tax, and commercial teams to anticipate funding needs and manage liquidity risk. Own, optimise, and enhance the Treasury Management System and associated banking platforms, ensuring accurate trade capture, inter-company settlements, reporting, and strong operational controls. Lead treasury operational activities including bank account management, mandates, payment controls, reconciliations, and engagement with lenders and counterparties. Drive treasury transformation initiatives, including TMS enhancements, bank rationalisation, process improvements, and automation. Maintain strong relationships with banks and treasury advisors, challenging calculations where required and ensuring cost efficiency. Ensure a robust treasury control environment, strong governance, and audit readiness. Profile A successful candidate should have: 7+ years of progressive treasury experience, including at least 2-3 years in a leadership or people management role. Proven experience using and optimising Treasury Management Systems within a complex treasury environment. Demonstrated experience designing or managing cash pooling structures Demonstrated ability to lead and manage sophisticated treasury operations, with strong stakeholder and team leadership skills. Highly analytical and logical problem-solver, with a track record of identifying and implementing process and control improvements. Advanced Excel capability, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £100,000 - £110,000 Attractive 15% performance-based bonus. 4 days per week in office, 1 day work from home. Opportunities for professional growth within the property industry. Supportive work environment with a focus on excellence in accounting and finance. If you are a motivated Senior Treasury Manager with a passion for the property sector, we encourage you to apply today. Take the next step in your career and join an organisation that values expertise and innovation.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a Senior Treasury Manager with management experience, to oversee and manage treasury operations within the real estate sector. The role is based in Central London and requires expertise in cash forecasting, cash pooling, TMS oversight, covenant reporting and inter-company transactions. Client Details Our client is a prominent entity within the property industry, operating as a large organisation with a focus on financial excellence. It is known for its commitment to maintaining strong financial management and providing a stable and rewarding environment for its employees. Description Lead and develop a team of 4 treasury professionals, setting direction, priorities, and best-practice standards across the function. Own group liquidity and cash management, including short-term forecasting, surplus cash deployment, and support of revolving credit facilities. Design, implement, and manage cash pooling structures, inter-company funding, and liquidity optimisation, working closely with tax on transfer pricing considerations. Oversee covenant monitoring and reporting, supporting lender, shareholder, and internal reporting requirements. Act as a key business partner to finance, tax, and commercial teams to anticipate funding needs and manage liquidity risk. Own, optimise, and enhance the Treasury Management System and associated banking platforms, ensuring accurate trade capture, inter-company settlements, reporting, and strong operational controls. Lead treasury operational activities including bank account management, mandates, payment controls, reconciliations, and engagement with lenders and counterparties. Drive treasury transformation initiatives, including TMS enhancements, bank rationalisation, process improvements, and automation. Maintain strong relationships with banks and treasury advisors, challenging calculations where required and ensuring cost efficiency. Ensure a robust treasury control environment, strong governance, and audit readiness. Profile A successful candidate should have: 7+ years of progressive treasury experience, including at least 2-3 years in a leadership or people management role. Proven experience using and optimising Treasury Management Systems within a complex treasury environment. Demonstrated experience designing or managing cash pooling structures Demonstrated ability to lead and manage sophisticated treasury operations, with strong stakeholder and team leadership skills. Highly analytical and logical problem-solver, with a track record of identifying and implementing process and control improvements. Advanced Excel capability, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £100,000 - £110,000 Attractive 15% performance-based bonus. 4 days per week in office, 1 day work from home. Opportunities for professional growth within the property industry. Supportive work environment with a focus on excellence in accounting and finance. If you are a motivated Senior Treasury Manager with a passion for the property sector, we encourage you to apply today. Take the next step in your career and join an organisation that values expertise and innovation.
Are you an experienced Tax Manager looking for your next challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tax Manager to take ownership of the Group's tax affairs across UK corporation tax, VAT and PAYE/NIC. You'll play a pivotal role in driving improvements to processes and controls, while working closely with senior finance leadership, including supporting and deputising for the Group Financial Controller and Finance Director. What will you be doing? Compliance & Reporting: Manage tax in accordance with The FA's Tax Strategy and Tax Governance Framework and keep these up to date. Support Commercial Finance in the preparation of corporation tax forecasts for the annual budget, medium-term financial plan and scenario analysis as required. Preparation and submission of UK corporate tax computations and quarterly instalment calculations. Responsible for year-end tax provisioning and disclosures in the statutory financial statements. Perform detailed review and analysis of quarterly VAT returns and appropriate accounting entries. Review of internal processes/databases to ensure tax compliance in all areas is efficiently managed so that comfort can be provided for SAO sign-off. Support the Payroll team with ad-hoc employment tax compliance, including reviewing annual PSA returns. Liaise with external advisers and assist payroll with part-resident employee tax advice. Manage external advisers in the provision of RDEC and Capital Allowances claims. Manage relationship with HMRC, including dispute resolution. Build and maintain a comprehensive permanent database of tax information and establish project files for specific tax advice that can be easily referenced. Advisory: Manage all the tax affairs of the Group, covering corporation tax, VAT and PAYE/NIC and ensure advice across all taxes is consistent, giving consideration to both UK and foreign taxes. Manage exposure to and assess risks of major taxes to the Group and proactively initiate tax projects. Ensure the group is proactive in its tax planning and reviews material contracts/projects to ensure they are set up in the most tax-efficient way. Be the main point of contact for the business on tax issues and proactively partner with the rest of the business (Legal/HR/Procurement/Property, etc.) to support in decision-making, providing relevant and practical advice. Assess the impact of new and proposed UK tax legislation and update the business accordingly. People : Build and manage strong relationships with HMRC and HMT and professional tax advisors for the FA Group and County FAs. Build and manage the relationship with key stakeholders, including payroll, commercial finance, financial operations, financial accounting, and the external auditor, etc. Other : Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: A recognised tax qualification. Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) - minimum 2 years PQE. Experience within the tax department of a medium to large accounting practice or corporate organisation, including leading the year-end audit process from a tax perspective. Strong experience in Corporation tax and experience in preparing/reviewing VAT returns. Building and managing strong relationships both internally and with external organisations. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to disseminate technical information clearly and concisely to a variety of stakeholders. Ability to cope under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Understanding of the broader impact of decisions and ensuring all stakeholders are appropriately engaged. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Beneficial to have: Relevant operational finance experience. Good understanding of the football/sports industry. Alphatax experience. Workday Accounting system experience. In-house experience of working in the industry. Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We currently operate a hybrid working model. The Finance team is expected to work from Wembley Stadium for part of the week, as required by the team, with the remaining days worked remotely. This typically means being in the office 2-3 days per week, usually Tuesday to Thursday. This arrangement is kept under review and may be adjusted in the future if necessary. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract ) A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Tax Manager looking for your next challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tax Manager to take ownership of the Group's tax affairs across UK corporation tax, VAT and PAYE/NIC. You'll play a pivotal role in driving improvements to processes and controls, while working closely with senior finance leadership, including supporting and deputising for the Group Financial Controller and Finance Director. What will you be doing? Compliance & Reporting: Manage tax in accordance with The FA's Tax Strategy and Tax Governance Framework and keep these up to date. Support Commercial Finance in the preparation of corporation tax forecasts for the annual budget, medium-term financial plan and scenario analysis as required. Preparation and submission of UK corporate tax computations and quarterly instalment calculations. Responsible for year-end tax provisioning and disclosures in the statutory financial statements. Perform detailed review and analysis of quarterly VAT returns and appropriate accounting entries. Review of internal processes/databases to ensure tax compliance in all areas is efficiently managed so that comfort can be provided for SAO sign-off. Support the Payroll team with ad-hoc employment tax compliance, including reviewing annual PSA returns. Liaise with external advisers and assist payroll with part-resident employee tax advice. Manage external advisers in the provision of RDEC and Capital Allowances claims. Manage relationship with HMRC, including dispute resolution. Build and maintain a comprehensive permanent database of tax information and establish project files for specific tax advice that can be easily referenced. Advisory: Manage all the tax affairs of the Group, covering corporation tax, VAT and PAYE/NIC and ensure advice across all taxes is consistent, giving consideration to both UK and foreign taxes. Manage exposure to and assess risks of major taxes to the Group and proactively initiate tax projects. Ensure the group is proactive in its tax planning and reviews material contracts/projects to ensure they are set up in the most tax-efficient way. Be the main point of contact for the business on tax issues and proactively partner with the rest of the business (Legal/HR/Procurement/Property, etc.) to support in decision-making, providing relevant and practical advice. Assess the impact of new and proposed UK tax legislation and update the business accordingly. People : Build and manage strong relationships with HMRC and HMT and professional tax advisors for the FA Group and County FAs. Build and manage the relationship with key stakeholders, including payroll, commercial finance, financial operations, financial accounting, and the external auditor, etc. Other : Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: A recognised tax qualification. Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) - minimum 2 years PQE. Experience within the tax department of a medium to large accounting practice or corporate organisation, including leading the year-end audit process from a tax perspective. Strong experience in Corporation tax and experience in preparing/reviewing VAT returns. Building and managing strong relationships both internally and with external organisations. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to disseminate technical information clearly and concisely to a variety of stakeholders. Ability to cope under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Understanding of the broader impact of decisions and ensuring all stakeholders are appropriately engaged. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Beneficial to have: Relevant operational finance experience. Good understanding of the football/sports industry. Alphatax experience. Workday Accounting system experience. In-house experience of working in the industry. Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) What's in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders. We currently operate a hybrid working model. The Finance team is expected to work from Wembley Stadium for part of the week, as required by the team, with the remaining days worked remotely. This typically means being in the office 2-3 days per week, usually Tuesday to Thursday. This arrangement is kept under review and may be adjusted in the future if necessary. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park. Free private medical cover. A contributory pension scheme. An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave ( based on a full-time, permanent contract ) A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility. For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance
To take a leading role in identifying, analysing and managing business and compliance risk and to draft, critically evaluate and agree robust terms and conditions for commercial contracts covering products and services supplied by, and to, the Group of Companies. Client Details A UK-based technology group that designs, manufactures, and supports advanced underwater and subsea technologies for global defence and commercial maritime customers Description Provide specialist legal advice and support on commercial contracts within the defence sector, including sales, IP licensing, procurement, collaboration, consulting, master services, indemnity, and non-disclosure agreements. Review and assess customer contractual terms and conditions, identifying deviations from Company standards and policies, and highlighting actual and potential risks relating to liability, intellectual property, warranties, and security. Advise on non-contractual legal matters where required and manage interactions with external legal advisers and specialists. Support commercial teams and senior management during contract negotiations by providing clear recommendations, options, and proposed amendments; liaising directly with customers where appropriate to achieve acceptable agreements. Contribute to the development of commercial and contractual awareness across the Group through guidance, updates, and structured training initiatives. Research and advise on country-specific legal and regulatory requirements impacting contractual obligations and Company compliance. Liaise with insurers, lawyers, and other external advisers to clarify contractual issues and obtain specialist input to support negotiations. Maintain accurate and auditable records for all non-standard contracts, including correspondence, policy deviations, amendments, and executed agreements. Ensure contract management activities align with Company policies, procedures, and best practice across the Group. Work closely with internal functions including Governance & Risk, Finance, Sales, HSE, and HR to ensure contractual compliance relating to insurance, export controls, health and safety, tax, and employment matters. Maintain strong working knowledge of FARs, DFARS, DPAS, DEFCONs, DEFFORMS, and other procurement regulations across multiple jurisdictions, and advise accordingly. Profile Law degree with strong commercial legal foundations. Proven experience in a Commercial / Contracts Manager or similar role, with hands-on expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial contracts in-house or private practice. Background in defence and related sectors (oil & gas, offshore renewables, engineering, oceanographic), with experience of complex, high-risk commercial agreements. Demonstrable experience in international and cross-border contracting, including ownership of bespoke drafting across multiple OpCos and jurisdictions. Advanced contract drafting capability, including collaboration, R&D, reseller, and agency agreements, with strong commercial risk analysis. Solid understanding of intellectual property, third-party software risks, and IP protection strategies. Strong commercial judgement, able to develop pragmatic risk-mitigation solutions within legal and regulatory frameworks. Comfortable working independently under pressure, managing volume, detail, and tight deadlines. Experience advising and influencing commercial teams and senior stakeholders in contract negotiations. Ability to lead reseller/agent frameworks, due diligence, and competition law advice across a group environment. Job Offer Discretionary performance-related bonus (PRP) based on company and individual performance 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days Flexible working arrangements scheme to support work-life balance Christmas shutdown, with additional paid time off over the festive period Generous pension scheme (Aviva), with company contributions increasing with age Group life assurance (6x basic salary death-in-service benefit) Group income protection scheme following company sick pay period Westfield Health Cash Plan providing cashback on healthcare and wellbeing services Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for personal, legal, financial, and wellbeing matters) Cycle to Work scheme Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme and EV charging points at HQ (eligibility criteria apply) Training and development opportunities across the business Active wellbeing initiatives and programmes Costco membership available to employees Payroll giving scheme for charitable donations Regular social activities organised by a social committee Sonardyne Champions recognition scheme (£250 award) Long service awards recognising , and 40 years' service
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
To take a leading role in identifying, analysing and managing business and compliance risk and to draft, critically evaluate and agree robust terms and conditions for commercial contracts covering products and services supplied by, and to, the Group of Companies. Client Details A UK-based technology group that designs, manufactures, and supports advanced underwater and subsea technologies for global defence and commercial maritime customers Description Provide specialist legal advice and support on commercial contracts within the defence sector, including sales, IP licensing, procurement, collaboration, consulting, master services, indemnity, and non-disclosure agreements. Review and assess customer contractual terms and conditions, identifying deviations from Company standards and policies, and highlighting actual and potential risks relating to liability, intellectual property, warranties, and security. Advise on non-contractual legal matters where required and manage interactions with external legal advisers and specialists. Support commercial teams and senior management during contract negotiations by providing clear recommendations, options, and proposed amendments; liaising directly with customers where appropriate to achieve acceptable agreements. Contribute to the development of commercial and contractual awareness across the Group through guidance, updates, and structured training initiatives. Research and advise on country-specific legal and regulatory requirements impacting contractual obligations and Company compliance. Liaise with insurers, lawyers, and other external advisers to clarify contractual issues and obtain specialist input to support negotiations. Maintain accurate and auditable records for all non-standard contracts, including correspondence, policy deviations, amendments, and executed agreements. Ensure contract management activities align with Company policies, procedures, and best practice across the Group. Work closely with internal functions including Governance & Risk, Finance, Sales, HSE, and HR to ensure contractual compliance relating to insurance, export controls, health and safety, tax, and employment matters. Maintain strong working knowledge of FARs, DFARS, DPAS, DEFCONs, DEFFORMS, and other procurement regulations across multiple jurisdictions, and advise accordingly. Profile Law degree with strong commercial legal foundations. Proven experience in a Commercial / Contracts Manager or similar role, with hands-on expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial contracts in-house or private practice. Background in defence and related sectors (oil & gas, offshore renewables, engineering, oceanographic), with experience of complex, high-risk commercial agreements. Demonstrable experience in international and cross-border contracting, including ownership of bespoke drafting across multiple OpCos and jurisdictions. Advanced contract drafting capability, including collaboration, R&D, reseller, and agency agreements, with strong commercial risk analysis. Solid understanding of intellectual property, third-party software risks, and IP protection strategies. Strong commercial judgement, able to develop pragmatic risk-mitigation solutions within legal and regulatory frameworks. Comfortable working independently under pressure, managing volume, detail, and tight deadlines. Experience advising and influencing commercial teams and senior stakeholders in contract negotiations. Ability to lead reseller/agent frameworks, due diligence, and competition law advice across a group environment. Job Offer Discretionary performance-related bonus (PRP) based on company and individual performance 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days Flexible working arrangements scheme to support work-life balance Christmas shutdown, with additional paid time off over the festive period Generous pension scheme (Aviva), with company contributions increasing with age Group life assurance (6x basic salary death-in-service benefit) Group income protection scheme following company sick pay period Westfield Health Cash Plan providing cashback on healthcare and wellbeing services Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for personal, legal, financial, and wellbeing matters) Cycle to Work scheme Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme and EV charging points at HQ (eligibility criteria apply) Training and development opportunities across the business Active wellbeing initiatives and programmes Costco membership available to employees Payroll giving scheme for charitable donations Regular social activities organised by a social committee Sonardyne Champions recognition scheme (£250 award) Long service awards recognising , and 40 years' service
Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Manager - Global Compliance and Reporting Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Other locations: Primary Location Only Date: 28 Mar 2026 Requisition ID: At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Global Compliance & Reporting (GCR) is one of our five tax service lines. Our GCR professionals help businesses meet demands for tax reporting, tax compliance and tax risk management. Many of our engagements are with clients going through wider tax transformation and operating model change programmes. Our GCR team work with a wide range of businesses to help them develop and implement effective, practical and sustainable approaches to managing tax compliance and reporting. The opportunity Our Global Tax Managed Services team works with leading organisations across a range of services from full tax and finance operate outsourcing, supporting with the design and implementation of their tax operating model, compliance process design and the project management of outsourced compliance and reporting services. We are a team which embraces diversity and inclusion with a mix of cultures, nationalities and backgrounds. We believe this makes us perfectly suited to the global environment in which we work. We are looking for an experienced Newcastle based Manager to join our thriving team. You will work closely primarily with our London and India teams, also with opportunities to support our wider teams in Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Hungary and France. As part of this energetic and diverse team, you will have opportunity to gain experience across these services, further develop your skills and have day to day contact with senior team members at our clients. This is an exciting time to join our specialised team when we are seeing unprecedented demand for our services and strong growth opportunities. Your key responsibilities Contract management Managing a number of global compliance contracts, some with client interface and some in a supervisory service delivery role. Proactively managing service delivery risk across those contracts through the use of issue and risk logs and the implementation of escalation processes. Developing and maintaining relationships with key contract stakeholders (internal and external) across multiple jurisdictions, and ensuring effective and timely communication. Manage contract governance including adherence to agreed process and procedures Manage contract reporting against service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) ensuring timely resolution of issues Provide guidance and support to peers, colleagues and clients on contractual issues, and oversee local fee and scope negotiations Setting clear objectives and expectations for junior team members including day to day responsibility for the management of offshore team members. Finance Reviewing budgets and resourcing requirements on a regular basis and supporting the Global Engagement Leader in meeting the margin goals for the accounts. Billing fees according to agreed contract billing schedule. Quality and Risk Management Supporting the Global Engagement leader on Quality & Risk Management (QRM) matters, overseeing implementation and adherence to agreed processes, procedures and timetables. Liaising with Global and Tax QRM and legal teams in the resolution of client service management issues. Maintaining the specified contractual framework and supporting agreements for all engagements. Detailed scoping and process assessments Supporting a client understand full suite of compliance filings currently undertaken in countries Review and suggesting improvements to compliance and reporting processes considering data sources, hand off points and controls Business development and proposal assistance Working with the Global Engagement Leader to support pursuit and proposal activities, in response to client RFPs. This includes running global pricing exercises and being a part of EY's presentation team at client pitches. Support development of client business case for change Identify opportunities for additional EY services and or extensions to EY outsourcing services for existing EY clients. Compliance methodology Sharing successful tools, techniques and approaches with other team members; Project managing small business development projects. Skills and attributes for success Strong client relationship management skills with ability to develop quality outputs to clients Negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and handle challenges Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work Effective time management, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines Experience of coaching and developing more junior staff Ensure delivery of quality work and take day to day leadership of delivery team Change orientated with flexible approach Innovative mindset with a focus on problem solving To qualify for the role, you must have: Experience in Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax or accountancy from a professional services firm or in house team ACA / CA / ATTI/CTA/Tax Inspectors or a breadth of knowledge equivalent to a tax specialist qualification is not essential but welcome Proven project management skills, and an ability to plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget. A PRINCE2 qualification or similar would be beneficial. Experience in process and technology design is beneficial but not mandatory Proficient multi tasking ability Ability to coach more junior team members and add value to the team Experience with managing teams across multiple jurisdictions What we look for Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral Enthusiastic and flexible attitude to work Individual with an understanding of tax regimes Ability to work across a range of projects and clients often with tight deadlines Strong commercial and negotiation skills What we offer you At EY, we'll develop you with future focused skills and equip you with world class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Manager - Global Compliance and Reporting Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Other locations: Primary Location Only Date: 28 Mar 2026 Requisition ID: At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Global Compliance & Reporting (GCR) is one of our five tax service lines. Our GCR professionals help businesses meet demands for tax reporting, tax compliance and tax risk management. Many of our engagements are with clients going through wider tax transformation and operating model change programmes. Our GCR team work with a wide range of businesses to help them develop and implement effective, practical and sustainable approaches to managing tax compliance and reporting. The opportunity Our Global Tax Managed Services team works with leading organisations across a range of services from full tax and finance operate outsourcing, supporting with the design and implementation of their tax operating model, compliance process design and the project management of outsourced compliance and reporting services. We are a team which embraces diversity and inclusion with a mix of cultures, nationalities and backgrounds. We believe this makes us perfectly suited to the global environment in which we work. We are looking for an experienced Newcastle based Manager to join our thriving team. You will work closely primarily with our London and India teams, also with opportunities to support our wider teams in Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Hungary and France. As part of this energetic and diverse team, you will have opportunity to gain experience across these services, further develop your skills and have day to day contact with senior team members at our clients. This is an exciting time to join our specialised team when we are seeing unprecedented demand for our services and strong growth opportunities. Your key responsibilities Contract management Managing a number of global compliance contracts, some with client interface and some in a supervisory service delivery role. Proactively managing service delivery risk across those contracts through the use of issue and risk logs and the implementation of escalation processes. Developing and maintaining relationships with key contract stakeholders (internal and external) across multiple jurisdictions, and ensuring effective and timely communication. Manage contract governance including adherence to agreed process and procedures Manage contract reporting against service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) ensuring timely resolution of issues Provide guidance and support to peers, colleagues and clients on contractual issues, and oversee local fee and scope negotiations Setting clear objectives and expectations for junior team members including day to day responsibility for the management of offshore team members. Finance Reviewing budgets and resourcing requirements on a regular basis and supporting the Global Engagement Leader in meeting the margin goals for the accounts. Billing fees according to agreed contract billing schedule. Quality and Risk Management Supporting the Global Engagement leader on Quality & Risk Management (QRM) matters, overseeing implementation and adherence to agreed processes, procedures and timetables. Liaising with Global and Tax QRM and legal teams in the resolution of client service management issues. Maintaining the specified contractual framework and supporting agreements for all engagements. Detailed scoping and process assessments Supporting a client understand full suite of compliance filings currently undertaken in countries Review and suggesting improvements to compliance and reporting processes considering data sources, hand off points and controls Business development and proposal assistance Working with the Global Engagement Leader to support pursuit and proposal activities, in response to client RFPs. This includes running global pricing exercises and being a part of EY's presentation team at client pitches. Support development of client business case for change Identify opportunities for additional EY services and or extensions to EY outsourcing services for existing EY clients. Compliance methodology Sharing successful tools, techniques and approaches with other team members; Project managing small business development projects. Skills and attributes for success Strong client relationship management skills with ability to develop quality outputs to clients Negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and handle challenges Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work Effective time management, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines Experience of coaching and developing more junior staff Ensure delivery of quality work and take day to day leadership of delivery team Change orientated with flexible approach Innovative mindset with a focus on problem solving To qualify for the role, you must have: Experience in Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax or accountancy from a professional services firm or in house team ACA / CA / ATTI/CTA/Tax Inspectors or a breadth of knowledge equivalent to a tax specialist qualification is not essential but welcome Proven project management skills, and an ability to plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget. A PRINCE2 qualification or similar would be beneficial. Experience in process and technology design is beneficial but not mandatory Proficient multi tasking ability Ability to coach more junior team members and add value to the team Experience with managing teams across multiple jurisdictions What we look for Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral Enthusiastic and flexible attitude to work Individual with an understanding of tax regimes Ability to work across a range of projects and clients often with tight deadlines Strong commercial and negotiation skills What we offer you At EY, we'll develop you with future focused skills and equip you with world class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
Our client is a global life sciences organisation with a strong European footprint, seeking a Senior Direct Tax Manager to lead direct tax compliance and reporting across Germany and additional European markets. This role will oversee US tax reporting, local statutory compliance, and tax risk management, while supporting wider regional and global tax initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead direct tax compliance and US tax reporting for Germany and selected European markets. Manage tax risk, audits, and governance, acting as the German Tax Compliance Management System Officer. Prepare and review US GAAP tax provisions, projections, and tax-related cash flow forecasts. Support transfer pricing documentation and provide tax advice to local business and finance teams. Manage internal and external resources, including developing team members and overseeing adviser budgets. About You You are an experienced direct tax manager professional with strong leadership capability and a strong understanding of European tax compliance. Skills & Experience Fluency in English. Degree and recognised tax qualification (or equivalent). Extensive experience in multinational corporate tax, including compliance and reporting. Understanding of US GAAP, tax provisions, and internal control frameworks Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in complex, cross-border environments To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Alexia. languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Our client is a global life sciences organisation with a strong European footprint, seeking a Senior Direct Tax Manager to lead direct tax compliance and reporting across Germany and additional European markets. This role will oversee US tax reporting, local statutory compliance, and tax risk management, while supporting wider regional and global tax initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead direct tax compliance and US tax reporting for Germany and selected European markets. Manage tax risk, audits, and governance, acting as the German Tax Compliance Management System Officer. Prepare and review US GAAP tax provisions, projections, and tax-related cash flow forecasts. Support transfer pricing documentation and provide tax advice to local business and finance teams. Manage internal and external resources, including developing team members and overseeing adviser budgets. About You You are an experienced direct tax manager professional with strong leadership capability and a strong understanding of European tax compliance. Skills & Experience Fluency in English. Degree and recognised tax qualification (or equivalent). Extensive experience in multinational corporate tax, including compliance and reporting. Understanding of US GAAP, tax provisions, and internal control frameworks Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in complex, cross-border environments To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Alexia. languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Pre Contract Power Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager London (Hybrid) Permanent - Full time Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Managerto work within the Power SBU alongside the operation, technical and bidding teams to be the dedicated Commercial Lead for Pre-Contract matters for all tenders. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager within the SBU, ensuring that all governance is followed whilst working in a pro-active manner to engage and negotiate with new and existing clients. To lead on the negotiation process both upstream and downstream (where required) with effective negotiation strategies in place that protect the businesses "red lines". Key Deliverables Comply with the company's Health and Safety standards ensuring that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all activities relating to the activities they complete. Provide leadership for the whole team (Commercial Team and Wider); in line with company standards and values, working to maximise the potential of both the teams and the individuals within them. Commercial Contract evaluation for bids including Commercial Review, Legal review, risk profile and mitigation strategy, Insurance and bonds review. Ensure all rates are built up from 1st principles and Market tested. Liaise with other SBU's including internal Professional Services for internal design for prospective tenders Manage contracts and ensure the appropriate commercial rigour in line with Group operating standards are applied. Manage tender costs within the SBU and ensure they are fair and equitable. Lead on Handover to delivery team Complete business reports as detailed by the Managing Director, Operations Director, Commercial Director and/or Senior Commercial Manager Ensure all contracts, up and down supply chain, are in place and appropriate for the business. Provide Projected Cash Flow Forecasts. Value Completed works as required. Identify & notification of Compensation Events (if required) Work with estimator and in turn CVR creation. Attend Client progress meetings and prepare necessary commercial paperwork for OD (if required) Follow procedures for Client Work Approval Manage Application, Invoicing and Debts. Attend cash calls (as required) with details on nonpayment's/approvals. Management of Commercial team (potential for future) Strong knowledge of the business unit's financial targets and forecasting with an understanding of how each element of the forecast is structured, and a focus on working with the Operations team to ensure that this is met every month. What We're Looking For Essential: Significant Experience of responsibility for the commercial performance of projects HV Experience and in particular New Connections/Point of Connections Experience on Various forms of Contract: NEC/JCT/FIDIC Experience with Civil Engineering and Construction projects Pre-Contract Tender Experience Desirable: Experience of successfully managing a team. Qualifications Relevant BSC/MSC degree Chartership and/or Membership to industry recognised body Benefits We continuously evolve our benefits to attract and retain great people. Here's what you can expect: Competitive Salary Company Car/ Car Allowance Salary Sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Up to 25 days holidays (Buy & Sell option) plus 8 Bank Holidays Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be
Sep 27, 2025
Full time
Pre Contract Power Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager London (Hybrid) Permanent - Full time Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Managerto work within the Power SBU alongside the operation, technical and bidding teams to be the dedicated Commercial Lead for Pre-Contract matters for all tenders. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager within the SBU, ensuring that all governance is followed whilst working in a pro-active manner to engage and negotiate with new and existing clients. To lead on the negotiation process both upstream and downstream (where required) with effective negotiation strategies in place that protect the businesses "red lines". Key Deliverables Comply with the company's Health and Safety standards ensuring that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all activities relating to the activities they complete. Provide leadership for the whole team (Commercial Team and Wider); in line with company standards and values, working to maximise the potential of both the teams and the individuals within them. Commercial Contract evaluation for bids including Commercial Review, Legal review, risk profile and mitigation strategy, Insurance and bonds review. Ensure all rates are built up from 1st principles and Market tested. Liaise with other SBU's including internal Professional Services for internal design for prospective tenders Manage contracts and ensure the appropriate commercial rigour in line with Group operating standards are applied. Manage tender costs within the SBU and ensure they are fair and equitable. Lead on Handover to delivery team Complete business reports as detailed by the Managing Director, Operations Director, Commercial Director and/or Senior Commercial Manager Ensure all contracts, up and down supply chain, are in place and appropriate for the business. Provide Projected Cash Flow Forecasts. Value Completed works as required. Identify & notification of Compensation Events (if required) Work with estimator and in turn CVR creation. Attend Client progress meetings and prepare necessary commercial paperwork for OD (if required) Follow procedures for Client Work Approval Manage Application, Invoicing and Debts. Attend cash calls (as required) with details on nonpayment's/approvals. Management of Commercial team (potential for future) Strong knowledge of the business unit's financial targets and forecasting with an understanding of how each element of the forecast is structured, and a focus on working with the Operations team to ensure that this is met every month. What We're Looking For Essential: Significant Experience of responsibility for the commercial performance of projects HV Experience and in particular New Connections/Point of Connections Experience on Various forms of Contract: NEC/JCT/FIDIC Experience with Civil Engineering and Construction projects Pre-Contract Tender Experience Desirable: Experience of successfully managing a team. Qualifications Relevant BSC/MSC degree Chartership and/or Membership to industry recognised body Benefits We continuously evolve our benefits to attract and retain great people. Here's what you can expect: Competitive Salary Company Car/ Car Allowance Salary Sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Up to 25 days holidays (Buy & Sell option) plus 8 Bank Holidays Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of cyber security? At UK Power Networks, we're seeking a dedicated Senior Cyber Security Risk Specialist to join our Information Systems directorate in either our London or Crawley office. With a competitive salary of up to 75,000.00 plus a 7.5% bonus. Step into a pivotal role where your skills and insights will help shape the security posture of a leading energy distribution company. You'll report directly to the Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager and play a vital part in safeguarding essential business operations from evolving cyber threats. The role is dynamic and collaborative, involving close teamwork with a group of 8-10 GRC professionals and expert partners. You'll mentor less experienced analysts, offer guidance and training, and occasionally deputise for the GRC Manager, representing UK Power Networks at industry forums and regulatory working groups. Communication is at the heart of this position; you'll interact regularly with senior management across IT, IS, and the broader business, as well as with auditors and third-party partners, translating technical risks into actionable recommendations. Your main accountabilities will revolve around conducting cyber security risk assessments using the UK Power Networks framework, identifying, tracking, and remediating control environment risks, and ensuring third-party risks are also addressed. You'll produce management information and regulatory submissions, maintain compliance with major standards like ISO 27001/27002, and provide assurance for policy compliance. Establishing robust GRC policies and procedures, developing the IT controls framework, and supporting business continuity and disaster recovery planning will all fall under your remit. You'll operate and improve our information security management system, ensure ongoing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements such as Cyber Essentials, NIS Regulations, and the Smart Energy Code, and support technical implementation of GRC tools. Imagine being part of a team that is integral to delivering seamless technology solutions and continuous improvement throughout the organisation. The Information Systems Department underpins our commitment to operational excellence, customer service, and cyber resilience. In this role, you'll assess IT and cyber risks, drive improvements in our cyber maturity, collaborate with a variety of internal and external partners, and enable UK Power Networks to maintain its license to operate by demonstrating a strong and sustainable security posture. We're looking for someone with practical experience in GRC, audit, or cyber security, and with relevant training in cyber risk assessment. You should have a deep knowledge of at least three specialist areas such as industry standards, operational controls, risk management, business continuity, or supply chain security. Professional certifications like CISSP, CompTIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, or an academic background in information security will be highly valued, along with hands-on experience in compliance frameworks, IT/OT risk assessments, and audit engagements. Familiarity with regulated environments, especially within the energy sector, will be advantageous. Beyond a competitive salary and bonus, we offer 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, reservist leave, a generous pension plan, tenancy loan deposit and season ticket schemes, tax-efficient benefits, health support, retail discounts, and an employee assistance programme. We are committed to supporting your health, safety, and wellbeing, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion at every level. If you are motivated to support a critical infrastructure business, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are passionate about advancing cyber security, we invite you to apply and become a key player in the future of UK Power Networks. Take the next step towards an exciting and rewarding career-your expertise could make all the difference. Click apply to view the full job description on our careers page with a closing date of 28/09/2025
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of cyber security? At UK Power Networks, we're seeking a dedicated Senior Cyber Security Risk Specialist to join our Information Systems directorate in either our London or Crawley office. With a competitive salary of up to 75,000.00 plus a 7.5% bonus. Step into a pivotal role where your skills and insights will help shape the security posture of a leading energy distribution company. You'll report directly to the Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager and play a vital part in safeguarding essential business operations from evolving cyber threats. The role is dynamic and collaborative, involving close teamwork with a group of 8-10 GRC professionals and expert partners. You'll mentor less experienced analysts, offer guidance and training, and occasionally deputise for the GRC Manager, representing UK Power Networks at industry forums and regulatory working groups. Communication is at the heart of this position; you'll interact regularly with senior management across IT, IS, and the broader business, as well as with auditors and third-party partners, translating technical risks into actionable recommendations. Your main accountabilities will revolve around conducting cyber security risk assessments using the UK Power Networks framework, identifying, tracking, and remediating control environment risks, and ensuring third-party risks are also addressed. You'll produce management information and regulatory submissions, maintain compliance with major standards like ISO 27001/27002, and provide assurance for policy compliance. Establishing robust GRC policies and procedures, developing the IT controls framework, and supporting business continuity and disaster recovery planning will all fall under your remit. You'll operate and improve our information security management system, ensure ongoing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements such as Cyber Essentials, NIS Regulations, and the Smart Energy Code, and support technical implementation of GRC tools. Imagine being part of a team that is integral to delivering seamless technology solutions and continuous improvement throughout the organisation. The Information Systems Department underpins our commitment to operational excellence, customer service, and cyber resilience. In this role, you'll assess IT and cyber risks, drive improvements in our cyber maturity, collaborate with a variety of internal and external partners, and enable UK Power Networks to maintain its license to operate by demonstrating a strong and sustainable security posture. We're looking for someone with practical experience in GRC, audit, or cyber security, and with relevant training in cyber risk assessment. You should have a deep knowledge of at least three specialist areas such as industry standards, operational controls, risk management, business continuity, or supply chain security. Professional certifications like CISSP, CompTIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, or an academic background in information security will be highly valued, along with hands-on experience in compliance frameworks, IT/OT risk assessments, and audit engagements. Familiarity with regulated environments, especially within the energy sector, will be advantageous. Beyond a competitive salary and bonus, we offer 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, reservist leave, a generous pension plan, tenancy loan deposit and season ticket schemes, tax-efficient benefits, health support, retail discounts, and an employee assistance programme. We are committed to supporting your health, safety, and wellbeing, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion at every level. If you are motivated to support a critical infrastructure business, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are passionate about advancing cyber security, we invite you to apply and become a key player in the future of UK Power Networks. Take the next step towards an exciting and rewarding career-your expertise could make all the difference. Click apply to view the full job description on our careers page with a closing date of 28/09/2025
