Head of Tax
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MANUAL is seeking a Head of Tax to define and implement the group tax strategy from London, reporting to the VP of Finance and working onsite at London Bridge at least three days a week. You will own tax planning, oversee corporate structure and risk, provide timely advice, develop controls, ensure compliance, advise on direct tax implications, and build strong relationships with tax authorities and overseas offices. The ideal candidate is a qualified tax professional from a Big Four with 8+ years in tax planning and international tax, and strong analytical and communication skills. Benefits include competitive salary, stock options, private medical, L&D budget, wellness perks, 25 days leave, plus a dynamic culture. To apply, tailor your CV to show global tax leadership, provide concrete policy and risk examples, and demonstrate how you would scale tax across geographies and influence senior stakeholders.
This role will report directly to the VP, Finance. The candidate will be responsible for tax defining and implementing our tax strategy, maximising opportunities and minimising risks and implementing. The role is based in London Bridge, with at least 3 days a week to be worked from the office.
What you'll do
Own the development and implementation of group tax strategies
Oversee corporate structure, identify and mitigate tax risks
Manage the provision of accurate and timely tax advice to stakeholders
Develop and implement robust tax policies and internal control frameworks
Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and filing requirements
Advise management on the tax implications of direct tax legislation
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with relevant tax authorities
Foster collaborative relationships with functional business heads, overseas offices, tax offices, and professional advisory firms to ensure a cohesive approach to tax management
What we need from you
Qualified Tax Professional having trained ideally with a large recognised accounting firm
Experience in a similar roles, with in-house experience an advantage
8+ years experience with direct responsibility for tax planning, advisory, and structuring
Have extensive technical knowledge of corporate and international tax
Exceptional analytical skills and a high attention to detail
Ability to operate in a highly independent role with a willingness to drive things forward without clear direction
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence people of all professional backgrounds and levels of seniority
What we offer
Competitive market salary
Generous stock option plan
Private Medical Insurance
£400 annual learning & development budget with Learnerbly
Gym & wellness benefit with Wellhub
Cycle to work scheme
Electric car scheme
25 days holidays and generous parental leave & flexible working policies
Annual company retreat
ABOUT MANUAL
MANUAL delivers healthcare at scale thanks to its comprehensive digital clinic. Our ambition is to extend the healthy years of lives for a large part of the population in the UK, Brazil, and beyond focusing on life-impeding conditions like hormonal imbalance, obesity and hair loss.
MANUAL has steadily grown since inception and is now serving 500k+ patients, across 2 geographies. We are centralising the diagnosis, custom medications, doctor specialist services, behavioural change and fully vertically integrated management of the treatment journey, under one roof and consumer brand.
We’re destigmatising how people approach their health by offering easy access to diagnostics, a holistic range of treatments, ongoing care and medical advice, as well as a community to help proactively improve one’s health and wellbeing. A place that didn't exist until now.
Innovating on healthcare delivery, MANUAL provides patients with engaging treatment plans generating superior clinical outcomes: 90%+ of patients see an improvement in their Quality of Life (QoL) within 6 months. Our ambition is to extend the healthy years of lifespan for a big part of the population in the UK, Brazil and beyond.
After a $30 million Series A round, we are on a mission to build one of the most impactful teams in the healthcare space. We are looking for incredibly ambitious, entrepreneurial, driven and fun people to join us as we accelerate our growth and expansion. This is an exciting time to join the UK’s fastest-growing healthtech and help supercharge our mission.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Menwell Limited, trading as MANUAL, is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of gender and gender reassignment, age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs. This applies to all decisions related to hiring, training, remuneration, promotion and discipline.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued and respected, regardless of their background, identity or beliefs. We believe that Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) is essential to our ability to offer the best possible health outcomes to our patients and customers.