Managing Director, Corporate Tax UK

Overview

As Managing Director in FTI’s Tax Advisory, you will lead the Corporate Tax team in London and oversee a portfolio of complex clients. You’ll drive tax advisory, compliance, and strategic planning, partnering with cross‑functional specialists to deliver integrated solutions. You’ll shape client relationships and contribute to thought leadership while managing risk and mentoring junior staff. This role offers high‑impact work on international and UK‑focused tax issues within a leading advisory firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Corporate Tax team and participate in Tax Senior Leadership
• Manage and grow large client relationships
• Oversee delivery of Corporate Tax projects with cross‑team collaboration
• Drive business development and pursue new client opportunities
• Stay current on technical matters and contribute to thought leadership
• Manage risk and financials across client portfolio
• Provide leadership, coaching, and training to junior staff

Key requirements

• Qualified to degree level (2.1) or equivalent in a finance or numerical subject
• ACA, CTA, or equivalent qualified
• At least 10 years PQE
• Proven experience leading a team in a large accounting/tax consultancy
• Track record in managing relationships across a portfolio of large, complex clients
• Strong client focus, commercial awareness, and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels

• Client focus
• Commercial awareness
• Strong communication
• Corporate Tax
• Compliance and reporting
• Group tax planning and reorganisations

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