Group International Tax Manager

Job Purpose:

An exciting role, due to expansion, dealing with international tax affairs of a growing diversified group spanning a number of sectors. The Group International Tax Manager will play a crucial role in managing the international tax aspects of the group, which includes compliance, transfer pricing, advisory, M&A and more. This represents an excellent opportunity for candidates with suitable experience in-house or a mover from practice, operating as an accomplished senior manager.

Business Overview:

Lucy Group is an international group that makes the built environment sustainable. 

Our electric businesses advance the transition to a carbon-free world with infrastructure that enables renewable energy and smart cities. Our real estate businesses support sustainable living through responsible property development and investment. 

Job Dimensions:

As the Group International Tax Manager, you will report directly to, and work closely with, the Head of Tax to ensure that the group meets all of its tax requirements. The Group International Tax Manager will support the international tax agenda including compliance review & oversight, tax authority scrutiny & dispute resolution, supporting the financial reporting processes, contributing to business projects, in particular assisting in providing advice on new international routes to markets, acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses.

This role involves interaction with the group’s international offices, business managers, functional teams and other finance and legal colleagues. Due to the growth of the group, the tasks and duties of this role may also evolve over time. You will be keen to develop and grow within the role and to take on additional challenges and responsibilities as they occur.

Key Accountabilities:

The role focuses on supporting the group’s current international operations as well as supporting planned international growth ensuring compliance and efficiency. Reporting to the Head of Tax, key accountabilities include:

Compliance – Monitor international compliance activities and support the finance teams as necessary ensuring all statutory deadlines are met in a timely manner. Assist in the review of direct tax returns and calculations. Ensure double tax treaties applications are maintained. 

Transfer Pricing – Review and maintain transfer pricing model and ensure compliance with documentation requirements including mater file & local files, benchmarking studies, & intercompany agreements. Advise on new related party arrangements in cooperation with Head of Tax and external advisers. Liaise with external advisors on new transfer pricing requirements and tax implications thereon.

Audits – Handle international tax audits/queries/investigations/litigation's with local tax authorities in liaison with Head of Tax, local finance teams and external providers.

Reporting – Review, and support overseas finance teams on completion of, reporting taxpacks for year-end and Budget processes. 

Planning/Advisory – Support the Head of Tax with international tax planning and ad hoc international projects, including moving into new territories and ongoing BAPA & MAP applications. Undertake initial research on tax landscape in new territories and any commercial risks, to optimise outcomes for the business (e.g. cash repatriation), seeking external advice as needed. Provide day to day tax support to the overseas business teams and finance managers.

M&A – Assist the Head of Tax and other members of the team during due diligence, structuring (including form of acquisition; structure; funding; share considerations) and post-deal integration (including ongoing tax compliance; resolution of tax issues arising from tax due diligence).

Indirect and employment taxes – Under the supervision of the Head of Tax, act in an advisory capacity for indirect taxes and employment taxes internationally. Liaise with external advisers as required.

Other – Identify, monitor and manage international tax risks. Monitor and interpret international tax legislative and regulatory law developments across all taxes and communicate technical/business briefings to the Head of Tax and local management. Contribute to tax awareness and appreciation within the Group. Build and maintain strong relationships with Group finance, overseas finance teams, legal team, operational teams, and external advisors.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience 

Minimum:

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, qualified by experience) with 4+ years PQE
• University degree or equivalent 
• Experience of working in a broad international tax environment in Big 4/ Mid-tier accountancy/ multinational corporation 
• Experience with both mature and developing jurisdictions
• Knowledge of international tax laws, both direct and indirect taxes
• Experience of international transfer pricing requirements
• Experience of M&A
• Experience of communicating complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders

Behavioural Competencies

• Ambitious, enthusiastic, and passionate about tax
• Professional “get it done” attitude and work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders 
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Mindset for continuous learning for themselves, the tax team and the wider Finance community
• Ability to work independently and productively
• Project management expertise, including strong organisational and change management skills
• Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with cross-functional teams 
• Strategic thinker with solid business instincts and acumen
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and act on own initiative
• Commitment and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• IT literate, proficient in MS Office software

Key Accountabilities:

The role focuses on supporting the group’s current international operations as well as supporting planned international growth ensuring compliance and efficiency. Reporting to the Head of Tax, key accountabilities include:

Compliance – Monitor international compliance activities and support the finance teams as necessary ensuring all statutory deadlines are met in a timely manner. Assist in the review of direct tax returns and calculations. Ensure double tax treaties applications are maintained. 

Transfer Pricing – Review and maintain transfer pricing model and ensure compliance with documentation requirements including mater file & local files, benchmarking studies, & intercompany agreements. Advise on new related party arrangements in cooperation with Head of Tax and external advisers. Liaise with external advisors on new transfer pricing requirements and tax implications thereon.

Reporting – Review, and support overseas finance teams on completion of, reporting taxpacks for year-end and Budget processes. 

Audits – Handle international tax audits/queries/investigations/litigations with local tax authorities in liaison with Head of Tax, local finance teams and external providers.

Planning/Advisory – Support the Head of Tax with international tax planning and ad hoc international projects, including moving into new territories. Undertake initial research on tax landscape in new territories and any commercial risks, to optimise outcomes for the business (e.g. cash repatriation), seeking external advice as needed. Provide day to day tax support to the overseas business teams and finance managers.

M&A – Assist the Head of Tax and other members of the team during due diligence, structuring (including form of acquisition; structure; funding; share considerations) and post-deal integration (including ongoing tax compliance; resolution of tax issues arising from tax due diligence).

Indirect and employment taxes – Under the supervision of the Head of Tax, act in an advisory capacity for indirect taxes and employment taxes internationally. Liaise with external advisers as required.

Other – Identify, monitor and manage international tax risks. Monitor and interpret international tax legislative and regulatory law developments across all taxes and communicate technical/business briefings to the Head of Tax and local management. Contribute to tax awareness and appreciation within the Group. Build and maintain strong relationships with Group finance, overseas finance teams, legal team, operational teams, and external advisors

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience 

Minimum:

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, qualified by experience) with 3+ years PQE
• University degree or equivalent 
• Experience of working in a broad international tax environment in Big 4/ Mid-tier accountancy/ multinational corporation 
• Experience with both mature and developing jurisdictions
• Knowledge of international tax laws, both direct and indirect taxes
• Experience of international transfer pricing requirements
• Experience of M&A
• Experience of communicating complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders

Behavioural Competencies

• Ambitious, enthusiastic, and passionate about tax
• Professional “get it done” attitude and work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders 
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Mindset for continuous learning for themselves, the tax team and the wider Finance community
• Ability to work independently and productively
• Project management expertise, including strong organisational and change management skills
• Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with cross-functional teams 
• Strategic thinker with solid business instincts and acumen
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and act on own initiative
• Commitment and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• IT literate, proficient in MS Office software