Indirect Tax Director, Financial Services

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

TRS Consulting

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

About the role

The Financial Services sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by regulatory change, digitalisation, and increased complexity across global tax regimes. Indirect tax in particular is becoming more complex due to the expansion of digital reporting and e-invoicing regimes, increased scrutiny from tax authorities, and continued evolution of tax operating models.

These dynamics are driving strong and sustained demand for advisory support spanning technical indirect tax, operating model design, and technology-enabled solutions. There is therefore a clear opportunity to strengthen our market position through a senior Director who can originate and lead this work.

Whist sitting within the FS team this role would provide support across other markets.

What your days will look like: 

• Operating as a senior market-facing leader responsible for both origination and delivery
• Developing and executing strategies to expand the indirect tax business, leading VAT market initiatives and building a strong industry profile
• Acting as a trusted adviser on VAT and indirect tax for key FS accounts, collaborate across tax and deals teams to identify cross-selling opportunities, and deliver integrated solutions to client challenges.
• Leading complex advisory and transformation engagements by managing complex projects from scoping to delivery with clear governance. The role will also involve developing and scaling delivery capability across the team to ensure sustainable growth and effective execution
• Building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and developing go-to-market propositions aligned to evolving regulatory requirements
• Advising on complex VAT issues, review and sign off technical positions and client communications, and represent the firm at industry events to strengthen brand presence

This role is for you if:

• You have deep technical expertise with the ability to advise on complex VAT issues across the financial services market, translating technical developments into practical, commercial outcomes
• You are Experienced in leading complex indirect tax projects from scoping through to implementation, ensuring clear governance and successful outcomes
• You have Proven capability to develop trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and build a strong market profile through client engagement and thought leadership
• You are Skilled at inspiring, scaling, and managing high-performing teams to deliver excellence and foster growth

What you'll receive from us:

​No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. 

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Complying With Regulations, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Preparing Tax Documents, Professional Courage {+ 22 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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