Job Title: UK Direct Tax Specialist / UK Tax Controller (6 Months Contract)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: UK Direct Tax Specialist / UK Tax Controller
Job Type: Temporary (PAYE)
Contract Duration: 6 months
Department: Finance: Tax
Location: London
Company overview
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com
Department Overview
The EMEA Group Tax function is responsible for ensuring Nomura complies with all applicable tax laws, rules and regulations in all jurisdictions in which EMEA trades and operates. Given the technical expertise required by the EMEA Group Tax function, team members exercise their tax technical skills and judgment in their decision making and advisory roles. The EMEA Group Tax function consists of 9 technical experts across EMEA focusing on specific subject matter areas.
The team is based in London and Germany, together with a support function based in India. Many tax compliance and reporting processes are outsourced to a Big 4 service provider.
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced UK Tax Controller to manage our UK direct tax compliance and reporting processes (quarterly and statutory) during a critical period of change. The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day management of our outsourced UK tax compliance function while supporting three key strategic initiatives: the transition to a new Big 4 service provider, the local implementation of BEPS Pillar 2 requirements, and the enhancement of our tax operating model and governance framework. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact during a transformational period for the tax function.
Key objectives critical to success:
- Manage the UK direct tax compliance and reporting processes with our outsourced Big 4 provider and external auditor
- Oversee the transition to our new Big 4 service provider, ensuring continuity of service and quality
- Review and enhance tax operating model and governance frameworks
- Support the local implementation of BEPS Pillar 2 requirements, working closely with the global tax team
- Provide technical support and advice on UK direct tax matters to the business
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of UK corporate tax returns and computations
- Manage relationships with HMRC and handle any tax enquiries or disputes
- Support quarterly and annual tax provisioning processes
- Review and approve tax calculations and supporting documentation
- Collaborate with global tax colleagues on cross-border tax matters and international tax initiatives
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and documentation updates
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and technical research as required
Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:
Essential:
- Significant UK direct tax experience, preferably within financial services
- Strong understanding of tax operating models and governance frameworks
- Experience managing outsourced tax compliance relationships with Big 4 firms
- Relevant professional qualification (ACA/CTA or equivalent)
- Familiarity with IFRS and US GAAP
- Proven ability to manage complex tax compliance processes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with tax technology and process improvement
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Experience working with global tax teams and cross-border coordination
Desirable:
- Experience with service provider transitions
- Knowledge of investment banking and capital markets tax issues
- Project management experience
- Previous involvement in international tax reform implementation
Nomura competencies
Explore Insights & Vision
- Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
Making Strategic Decisions
- Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
Inspire Entrepreneurship in People
- Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
Elevate Organizational Capability
- Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
Inclusion
- Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
Right to Work
The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.
Diversity & Inclusion
Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer