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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our construct business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.

Our Values Shape The Way We Deliver And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You’ll Be Responsible For

• 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 (M&A), 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), R&D claims and employment tax issues.
• Monitoring and interpreting UK tax law changes and their impact on the business; proactively shape the business response.
• Ensuring technical accuracy of tax filings and positions and manage complex technical issues in collaboration with advisors where appropriate.
• Overseeing opportunities to leverage tax technology and automation tools such as ERP integration, data analytics, making tax digital (MTD) compliance, and 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 levels of 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 BRR+ framework, supporting a low-risk tax profile.
• Overseeing robust documentation of tax positions and internal controls to support audit readiness.
• Demonstrating enterprise-wide citizenship by aligning with strategic priorities, initiatives and transformational change, providing enterprise-wide leadership.
• Directing the Construct Tax unit by example, setting high standards, leading and guiding teams to meet KPIs.
• Representing Mace and the consult business, managing and influencing key C-Suite and external stakeholders.
• Providing executive leadership and direction across the designated tax portfolio, mentoring 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 to senior leadership teams.

You’ll Need To Have

• Chartered tax advisor (CTA), associate chartered accountant (ACA), ACCA or equivalent.
• Experience working in-house in construction.
• Degree/Post graduate (or equivalent).
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in the specific sector/market of the project/role.
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolios.
• Sound technical expertise in HSE rules and sector regulations relevant to the portfolio.
• Knowledge of consultancy, construction, infrastructure and property sectors/markets and 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 experience.
• Analytical and operational expertise; strong budgetary, audit and risk management skills.
• Working proficiency of Oracle.

You’ll Also Have

• Exceptional relevant tax experience and leadership in a large/complex tax unit.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and international tax principles in industry settings.
• In-house tax experience with large construction, M&A exposure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience with C-Suite.
• Digital literacy and ability to lead transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading a team and building high-performing tax units.
• Strategic thinking, execution capability and ability to build senior leadership teams.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Construction

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