Senior Financial Tax Strategist
This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape a new UK financial tax practice. As a Senior Financial Tax Strategist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving our UK financial tax offering, building a high-performing team, and delivering value to a diverse range of clients across the financial services industry.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Development: Develop and implement the financial tax strategy for the Belfast office, aligning with the firm's broader objectives and growth plans.
* Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing UK financial tax team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
* Client Leadership: Build and nurture relationships with new and existing clients in the financial services sector, offering tailored tax solutions that address complex business challenges.
* Technical Excellence: Provide expert advice on a wide range of UK financial tax issues, including corporate tax compliance, tax structuring, transfer pricing, VAT, and operational taxes.
* Market Development: Identify and pursue business development opportunities within the FS sector, contributing to the firm's presence and reputation in the market.
The ideal candidate will be a driven and experienced UK tax professional with a passion for financial services and a proven track record in building teams and client relationships. Essential Skills and Experience: ACA/ACCA/CTA(UK) qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in FS Tax. Proven experience in a leadership role, ideally within a Big 4 or top-tier professional services environment. Deep technical expertise in tax issues relevant to financial services, including current regulatory and market developments. Strong business development and client management skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver innovative solutions. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire confidence in clients and colleagues alike. Strategic thinker with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.