Tax Director - Construct

Overview

As a strategically minded Tax Director, you will direct the function of the £2bn UK construction business. This is a key leadership role focused on selling the tax strategy, ensuring robust planning across the construct business, leveraging technology to drive efficiencies whilst leading a high-performing tax team. Acting as a trusted advisor to the construct board and senior stakeholders, you will provide deep tax technical expertise and counsel relevant to the UK construction sector. The role provides leadership for the tax portfolio, delivering the tax agenda and functional finance plans for the business, ensuring short and long term objectives and goals are met.Responsibilities

Developing and executing the Mace construct tax strategy aligned to commercial and operational objectives.Partnering as a strategic business partner, providing strategic tax input into major business initiatives including infrastructure projects, mergers and acquisitions (MandA), joint ventures and property development.Managing long-term tax planning and scenario modelling to support sustainable growth and risk management.Serving as the in-house expert on UK corporate tax, VAT (including construction-specific reverse charge), CIS (construction industry scheme), capital allowances, stamp duty land tax (SDLT), RandD claims and employment tax issues.Monitoring and interpreting UK tax law changes and their impact on the business; proactively shaping the business response.Ensuring technical accuracy of tax filings and positions and managing complex technical issues in collaboration with advisers where appropriate.Overseeing opportunities to leverage tax technology and automation tools (ERP integration, data analytics, making tax digital, e-invoicing).Championing digital transformation across the tax lifecycle, driving process efficiency, accuracy and data governance.Directing, mentoring and developing a multi-disciplinary tax team, ensuring high engagement, technical development and succession planning.Promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement within the tax team and wider finance function.Owning the construct tax governance framework and ensuring compliance with SAO and CCO obligations.Maintaining a transparent and proactive relationship with HMRC under the BRR+ framework, supporting a low-risk tax profile.Overseeing robust documentation of tax positions and internal controls to support audit readiness.Providing executive leadership and direction across the designated tax portfolio, supporting senior leaders including the full finance portfolio.Promoting and championing the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing across the portfolio.Providing thought leadership and expert counsel across the designated tax portfolio and operational business to senior leadership teams.Qualifications

Chartered tax advisor (CTA), associate chartered accountant (ACA), association of chartered certified accountants (ACCA) or equivalent.Experience working in-house in construction.Degree/Postgraduate (or equivalent).Proficient knowledge and expertise in the specific sector/market of the project/role.Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.Sound technical expertise in health and safety executive (HSE) rules and sector regulations relevant to project/portfolio.Knowledge of consultancy, construction, infrastructure and property sectors/markets; understanding of estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, commercial controls and reporting.Change management; capable of acting as a change agent at executive level.Commercial management; comprehensive analytical and operational expertise.Budgeting, audit and risk management experience; working proficiency of Oracle.You’ll Also Have

Exceptional relevant tax experience; leadership in tax portfolioComprehensive track record of leading a large/complex Tax unit or functionUp-to-date knowledge of taxation good practice and IFRS accounting for international businessesIn-house tax experience with large construction corporations and MandAAdvanced communication skills to engage with C-Suite and all levelsAbility to influence key internal and external stakeholders and build professional relationshipsAdvanced negotiation, engagement, and digital literacy skillsExperience leading a team and delivering transformational leadershipStrategic thinking and execution; building effective senior leadership teamsMace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you do not fulfil all criteria, please apply as you may be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options where suitable for the ..... full job details .....