Associate Director / Director, Finance Specialist, Tax Technology Consulting

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Job description

Connect to your Industry

In Tax Technology Consulting we work across all industries with some of the largest and most complex clients across in the world, proving our people with the opportunity to interact in person and virtually across the globe. Arguably the most stimulating career environment in our industry, tax at Deloitte is a far cry from tax at other firms. Here, it's all about collaborating with colleagues at the top of their game, across disciplines, for clients who urge us to constantly push the boundaries of our creativity. You'll find a diverse mix of people, all working together to deliver best-in-class advice. And you'll discover a structured programme that will help you develop even greater expertise. From fascinating projects to a wealth of secondment opportunities, both in the UK and overseas, you can enjoy a broad and rich career experience.

Our comprehensive range of services encompasses everything from the completion of tax returns (corporation tax self-assessment) to complex consultancy assignments and strategic tax planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, stamp tax, cross-border transfer pricing, reorganisations and reconstructions, and competent authority negotiations.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.

Connect to your opportunity

Deloitte's Tax Technology Consulting ("TTC") team have a market leading reputation in London and across Europe, with the largest of the Big 4 tax in both process and technology departments.

Within TTC the Finance Operate team are part of a global Business Process Solutions network with the largest global footprint. We are looking for a finance specialist with a strong background in accounting and finance function to join our team of professionals dedicated to improving and transforming our clients' business processes.

Use your international finance experience to advise, implement and run client finance solutions for both prospective and existing clients. This is a market facing role that requires innovative thinking and international stakeholder collaboration with focused outcomes.

This exciting role will involve the following:

• Responsible for end-to-end solution design and business development support for opportunities
• Develop solutions which address client business constraints and leverage strengths of our firm
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends in the domain - Research competition and updates on global market trends
• Lead the end-to-end RFI/RFP process and liaise with cross functional teams for solution development
• Ensure that the RFI/RFP response is clearly articulated and that our value proposition and credentials align to the client request
• Oversight, management and leading internal and external accounting and finance projects
• Supporting GAAP technical discussions with client stakeholders
• Identify growth opportunities in existing accounts
• Assist in marketing content development for client facing collateral and internal training i.e. case studies, service brochures, etc.
• Participation in special/strategic projects from time to time.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

You're a natural at building relationships with clients, are a trusted advisor and are able to build an understanding of how different types of businesses and structures operate. Joining the TTC practice will give you access to senior leadership across the myriad of industries and markets within the UK, across our North-West Europe region and globally. This would be a perfect opportunity for a specialist in Accounting with an interest in the wider TTC areas.

Essentials:

• Relevant Commerce Degree/Diploma and professional qualification (ACCA or ACA), or equivalent
• Experience of delivering financial reporting services to entities located in the UK and overseas under IFRS, FRS 101/102 or US GAAP.
• Cross functional Finance and Accounting experience (O2C, P2P, R2R and payroll)
• Finance and accounting or shared service centre outsourcing experience
• Business process mapping, optimisation and outsourcing transition experience
• Proven experience in management consulting solution development and delivery for finance function processes for multi-national companies
• Proven track record of business development experience in finance & accounting outsourcing or professional services
• Good understanding of all the solution components such as pricing, tools and technology, location strategy etc.
• Willingness to learn new automation tools and have updated knowledge of upcoming technology and industry trends
• Building and managing relationships with clients, with a proven ability to communicate difficult concepts clearly
• Co-ordination and program management skills to interface with various stakeholders
• Must be flexible to travel as the role is client facing and visits may or may not be local and international.
• A hunger for understanding the complexities associated with accounting and an interest in staying up to date with the latest industry trends and market drivers

Desirable:

• Strong Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint skills required for presentations and reporting
• ERP (MS NAV, SAP, ORACLE) experience
• Knowledge in Workiva and Thomsen Reuters finance compliance tools
• Project Management certification
• MBA

Connect to your business - Tax

Innovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that's exactly what you'll find at Deloitte. We're constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what's possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own.

Business Process Decisions (BPD)

Our teams help businesses to manage their essential operational finance processes. We work closely with experienced professionals who provide advice, and practical support through a mix of outsourcing, contract personnel, co-sourcing, and project-related services.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

"TTC is a diverse team of tax technology professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds, led by a partner group over 50% female. We live and breathe the partners values at all experience levels from straight out of college to senior partner." -Deloitte employee

"Technology is developing faster than ever before, as is the complex international tax landscape. Working in Technology & Transformation means I'm at the forefront of both of these developments, and have the opportunity to creatively develop technologically feasible tax solutions for complex clients using cutting edge tools" -Deloitte employee

Our hybrid working policy

You'll be based in London with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers