Deals Tax, Private Equity Portfolio, Director

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Job description

Tax

We help our clients stay ahead of changes that impact their businesses, navigating complexity and risk. We deliver deep tax technical, people and legal expertise, while providing the critical context to make informed and compliant decisions. With clients ranging from multinational organisations and public sector bodies to entrepreneurs and family businesses, the work we do is diverse.

Hear from Ed Stacey, Tax People Leader about what a career in Tax could mean for you - from development, to our culture, to what we value in our people when building our team.

Our Deals Tax team works closely with our Deals practice to advise on the tax implications of all aspects of transactions including; Mergers & Acquisition, Business Recovery Services and Real Estate. Part of the wider Corporate Tax network, we work collaboratively across specialisms to drive value and help our clients succeed at all stages of the deal lifecycle.

The role sits within the Private Equity Portfolio (PE Portfolio) Tax team,one of the most successful teams within PwC's Deals Tax network. The team operates on a national basis so that no matter where individuals are located, we bring the best experts to our clients and the broadest range of opportunities to our people. Our client base is truly international and we pride ourselves on the strength of our network.

Our team is fueled by open and curious minds who are passionate about their work. As part of the team you'll experience unparalleled opportunities to develop your career. You'll work on complex and challenging projects and gain experience working with prestigious and diverse clients - from high profile multinational organisations and private equity firms to start-ups and owner-managed businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to deliver bespoke, commercially focused tax advice in a fast-paced and evolving international deals market

• Responsibility for establishing and maintaining relationships as a trusted advisor; leading client engagements and work across our Deals business to lead multi-disciplinary solutions to clients

• Be proactive in seeking opportunities to deliver and enhance value for new and existing clients

• Use your internal network to draw upon specialist input on tax and non-tax matters in connection with transactions

• Overall responsibility for ensuring successful delivery and management of projects, including financial performance

• Take an active role in contributing to the strategic vision of the Deals Tax Team - working to capture opportunities for growth and diversification

• Lead by example in your personal development, coaching your team to advance their learning and fulfil their own potential

• Be agile and open minded in your approach to new challenges and seek opportunities to enhance project delivery through new technologies

Essential skills and experience

• Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, CAI) or Chartered Tax Advisor (ATT, CTA) or equivalent international or legal professional qualification

• Extensive experience, successfully leading teams on a number of PE transactions including due diligence, structuring & tax modelling

• Strong understanding of indirect and transfer taxes, management taxes and international tax principles

• A substantive, proven track record of building internal and external relationships and networks, both within the UK and overseas

• Developed communication skills, specifically in negotiating with and influencing others

• An inquisitive mind and ability to solve problems as part of a diverse team

• Ability to use tax technical knowledge & insights in a fast paced commercial environment

• Proven ability to win client engagements and develop new business relationships with clients.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively with people at all levels in a confident manner

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All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

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We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.