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Group Senior Tax Manager

London, England, United Kingdom

THE ROLE

We are seeking a strong tax professional to join the Group Finance team to manage and co-ordinate tax responsibilities across the Group’s over 50 legal entities located in nine countries.

NextEnergy Group is a global leader in the solar+ infrastructure sector, focused on transitioning to clean energy generation and contributing to a more sustainable future. The group operates across the entire solar value chain, from development and construction to asset management, and also invests in complementary technologies like energy storage. NextEnergy Group is comprised of several key entities, including NextEnergy Capital (investment management), WiseEnergy (asset management), Starlight (asset development), and NextSTEP (a sustainability accelerator).

Reporting directly into the Chief Finance & Operations Officer, you will be expected to lead on all tax related matters, such tax structuring in international jurisdictions, tax advisory, tax compliance including direct and indirect tax, and tax strategy.

As Group Head of Tax you will need to demonstrate excellent project management skills in coordinating multiple workstreams across the Group as well as providing technical input and recommendations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Group Head of Tax, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all tax-related matters impacting the NextEnergy Group, working alongside members of the Group Finance team and engaging with the wider organisation. Your primary duties will include:

  • Tax Compliance: Ensuring the company's compliance with all local and national tax laws and regulations, spanning corporation tax, VAT, employment taxes and transfer pricing. This includes preparing and filing tax returns, managing tax audits, and maintaining accurate tax records
  • Tax Planning: Developing and implementing tax strategies to optimise the company's tax position and minimise tax liabilities. This involves conducting research on tax laws, advising on tax implications of business decisions, and identifying tax-saving opportunities and efficiencies
  • Tax Reporting: Overseeing the preparation of tax provisions, directly or in conjunction with external professionals, and ensuring accurate reporting of tax-related items in the financial statements. This includes reconciling tax data on financial statements and preparing detailed reports for management
  • Advisory: Providing tax advisory services to various departments within the organisation, including finance, legal, and operations. This involves interpreting tax laws, advising on tax-related issues, and supporting business transactions.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

  • Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements with strong international scope. Proficiency in tax planning, preparation, and reporting
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and financial data
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (knowledge of business/technical Spanish or Italian would be a plus), with the ability to explain tax concepts to non-tax professionals and interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels
  • Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of tax work
  • Project Management: Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical
  • Flexibility: being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to rolling up your sleeves and getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelt out in your job description
  • Passion for our mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy
  • Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Minimum ACA, CTA or equivalent.
  • Experience with UK tax essential.
  • Experience working with international tax and cross border transactions strongly preferred.
  • 4+ years PQE in a predominantly tax-based role.
  • The right to work in the UK.

WHAT WE OFFER (UK) 

  • A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
  • International scope – we operate in over 8 countries
  • Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
  • 30 days’ holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)
  • Private pension
  • BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
  • Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
  • Annual discretionary bonus.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to careers@nextenergygroup.com. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days. 

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.

We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.

ABOUT US

NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector.  Since its inception, it has been active in the development, construction, and ownership of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions.  NextEnergy Group operates via its three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management), WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management), and Starlight (Asset Development).

NextEnergy Capital manages the Group's investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants, exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds.

  • NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF): Listed on the London Stock Exchange, NESF manages 102 solar and energy storage assets in the UK and Italy, with a total installed capacity of 983MW and a gross asset value of £1,014m.
  • NextPower II (NPII): A private fund of 105 solar plants (149MW) focused on Italy, successfully divested in January 2022, delivering net IRRs exceeding its 10-12% target.
  • NextPower III ESG (NPIII ESG): A private fund targeting solar infrastructure in OECD countries (e.g., US, Spain, Italy), with $896m raised, exceeding its $750m target.
  • NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to new-build solar plants in the UK, with ~£600m raised.
  • NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG): A private OECD solar fund investing in solar and adjacent technologies like battery storage. To date, it has raised $745m, targeting $1.5bn ($2bn ceiling).

WiseEnergy® is NextEnergy Group’s operating asset manager.  WiseEnergy is a leading specialist operating asset manager in the solar sector.  Since its founding, WiseEnergy has provided solar asset management, monitoring, technical due diligence and under construction services to over 1,500 utility-scale solar power plants with an installed total capacity in excess of 3.4 GW.  WiseEnergy clients comprise leading banks and equity financiers in the energy and infrastructure sector. 

Starlight is NextEnergy Group’s development company that is active in the development phase of solar projects.  It has developed over 100 utility-scale projects internationally and continues to progress a large pipeline of c.10GW of both green and brownfield project developments across global geographies.

NextSTEP is the venture capital fund of NextEnergy Group, dedicated to investing in innovative startups in the field of environmental sustainability. The fund primarily focuses on investments in Italy and the United Kingdom but also extends its reach to the rest of Europe and the United States, targeting startups in the pre-seed and seed stages. NextSTEP pays particular attention to emerging entities from incubators, startup accelerators, universities, and research centers, supporting projects that address global challenges in crucial areas such as Climate Change, Energy Transition, CO2 Capture and Sequestration, Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainable Fashion, Waste Management, Water and much more.

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