Do you have expertise in, and passion for, corporate taxation in a very large multinational enterprise (MNE) environment? Would you like to apply your expertise in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

About AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

Global Tax Strategy and Partnering

The Global Tax Strategy and Partnering (GTSP) team is a solely advisory team, responsible for the development and execution of tax strategy and business partnering. It comprises individuals in the UK, Sweden the US and Ireland. GTSP, together with the Global Tax Operations team, the Transfer Pricing Team and the Indirect Tax team make up AstraZeneca’s Group Tax team of c100 individuals. It is part of the wider Finance organisation within AstraZeneca and centred around our Global Headquarters.

Responsibilities:

As the Associate Director – GTSP, you will report to the UK Director for GTSP and be a key part of the GTSP team. Specifically, you will:

• Provide effective tax support on structuring and planning projects, undertaking detailed technical analysis as necessary.

• Work with the business to identify and manage tax risks and identify opportunities for tax savings and efficiencies.

• Provide strategic guidance regarding issues including, but not limited to; global licensing deals and collaborations, corporate M&A, post deal integration, supply chains, R&D, human capital, procurement and outsourcing.

• Serve as a technical resource for the broader team, preparing technical memoranda as required.

This role would ideally suit an experienced Senior Manager, or Director, in a big four firm looking to apply their skills in-house for the first time, or an experienced in-house professional from a very large MNE, with experience of large M&A and structuring projects. An enthusiasm and ability to engage in complex UK tax technical work is a must.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential for the role:

• You will be a chartered accountant and / or chartered tax advisor with significant experience obtained in providing tax advice to very large MNEs obtained in a Big Four environment and/or an MNE substantially equivalent to AstraZeneca

• You will have strong technical capability with a detailed knowledge of UK and International Tax

• You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, being able to succinctly and clearly communicate complex matters

• You will also have the ability to manage numerous complex projects and progress actions in a co-ordinated and organised manner

Desirable for the role:

• Detailed experience of transfer pricing preferable but not essential

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.

The successful candidate will have access to a flexible employee benefits fund, including holiday purchase and flexible time off, pension contributions, Share Save plans, A performance recognition scheme and a competitive, generous remuneration package.

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Date Posted

13-Mar-2024

Closing Date

03-Apr-2024

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.