Purpose of the role: To set the group's corporation tax strategy and lead the function to effectively and efficiently deliver on all aspects of external corporation tax ('CT') reporting, governance and advisory matters. This includes managing the global corporation taxes of the Capita group, with an objective of ensuring CT obligations are met, and risks are minimised, while creating value and a sustainable framework. Job title: Head of Direct Tax Job Description: What you'll be doing: Accountability for the end-to-end delivery of UK and Ireland CT compliance and oversight of the group's tax status in its key international jurisdictions Responsible for accurate reporting of CT results; review and delivery of accounting and reporting processes for tax, and preparation of the year end IFRS tax disclosures for the annual report Ensuring compliance with worldwide transfer pricing and BEPS obligations, including new Pillar II considerations Develop, own and communicate the delivery of strategy for CT while ensuring an appropriate CT governance framework is in place and operating effectively. Lead, maintain and develop an effective and content CT team, including managing performance of direct reports CT advisory support on large and complex contracts, internal restructuring projects, international business opportunities and M&A transactions. Providing support and advice to the business, including finance teams in other territories in order to help them manage their local CT risks. Responsible for continuous improvement of the group's CT systems and processes, driving process efficiencies and technology improvements to ensure that they are fit for purpose and operating efficiently. Be the Capita CT lead on the HMRC relationship and support finance teams with managing their relationships with local tax authorities as appropriate Reports to Director of Group Tax Line management responsibility for the corporation tax team (currently 2 managers and an assistant) Key member of the tax leadership team working alongside the Head of VAT and Head of Employment Tax. Works closely with the wider Tax Team, finance, and other internal stakeholders. What we're looking for: 10 years tax experience in a listed company environment, with practice background Qualified tax professional or accountant, with excellent technical skills, and track record of addressing tax complexity Understanding of all Microsoft Office applications. Commercially aware, with ability to prepare communications for senior management, and translate tax risks to non-tax specialists Good ability to build productive relationships with Senior Finance and business leaders Experience managing, nurturing and maintaining a team About Group Finance Our Finance Function is one of Capita's central corporate functions and is supporting the financial needs of the business. Our teams are creating smarter, faster financial processes across a complex organisation to ensure consistency with training, technology and knowledge sharing. We're providing clear insight to teams across the business and empowering them to make effective, meaningful decisions. Join us and discover better as you build a stronger financial future for Capita. What's in it for you: A competitive salary 25 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform What we hope you'll do next: Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at or call and we'll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website. Location: London , United Kingdom Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Capita is a consulting, transformation and digital services business. We deliver innovative solutions and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We're driven by our purpose: to create better outcomes - for our employees, clients and customers, suppliers and partners, investors, and society. We're committed to being a responsible business - in how we operate, serve society, respect our people and the environment, and deliver attractive returns to our investors. Every day we help millions of people, by delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients and provide them with the insight and cutting-edge technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people's lives easier and simpler. We operate in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa and currently have 55,000 talented people working in our three divisions: Capita Experience, Capita Public Service and Capita Portfolio.
Apr 06, 2024
Full time
Purpose of the role: To set the group's corporation tax strategy and lead the function to effectively and efficiently deliver on all aspects of external corporation tax ('CT') reporting, governance and advisory matters. This includes managing the global corporation taxes of the Capita group, with an objective of ensuring CT obligations are met, and risks are minimised, while creating value and a sustainable framework. Job title: Head of Direct Tax Job Description: What you'll be doing: Accountability for the end-to-end delivery of UK and Ireland CT compliance and oversight of the group's tax status in its key international jurisdictions Responsible for accurate reporting of CT results; review and delivery of accounting and reporting processes for tax, and preparation of the year end IFRS tax disclosures for the annual report Ensuring compliance with worldwide transfer pricing and BEPS obligations, including new Pillar II considerations Develop, own and communicate the delivery of strategy for CT while ensuring an appropriate CT governance framework is in place and operating effectively. Lead, maintain and develop an effective and content CT team, including managing performance of direct reports CT advisory support on large and complex contracts, internal restructuring projects, international business opportunities and M&A transactions. Providing support and advice to the business, including finance teams in other territories in order to help them manage their local CT risks. Responsible for continuous improvement of the group's CT systems and processes, driving process efficiencies and technology improvements to ensure that they are fit for purpose and operating efficiently. Be the Capita CT lead on the HMRC relationship and support finance teams with managing their relationships with local tax authorities as appropriate Reports to Director of Group Tax Line management responsibility for the corporation tax team (currently 2 managers and an assistant) Key member of the tax leadership team working alongside the Head of VAT and Head of Employment Tax. Works closely with the wider Tax Team, finance, and other internal stakeholders. What we're looking for: 10 years tax experience in a listed company environment, with practice background Qualified tax professional or accountant, with excellent technical skills, and track record of addressing tax complexity Understanding of all Microsoft Office applications. Commercially aware, with ability to prepare communications for senior management, and translate tax risks to non-tax specialists Good ability to build productive relationships with Senior Finance and business leaders Experience managing, nurturing and maintaining a team About Group Finance Our Finance Function is one of Capita's central corporate functions and is supporting the financial needs of the business. Our teams are creating smarter, faster financial processes across a complex organisation to ensure consistency with training, technology and knowledge sharing. We're providing clear insight to teams across the business and empowering them to make effective, meaningful decisions. Join us and discover better as you build a stronger financial future for Capita. What's in it for you: A competitive salary 25 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform What we hope you'll do next: Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at or call and we'll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website. Location: London , United Kingdom Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Capita is a consulting, transformation and digital services business. We deliver innovative solutions and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We're driven by our purpose: to create better outcomes - for our employees, clients and customers, suppliers and partners, investors, and society. We're committed to being a responsible business - in how we operate, serve society, respect our people and the environment, and deliver attractive returns to our investors. Every day we help millions of people, by delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients and provide them with the insight and cutting-edge technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people's lives easier and simpler. We operate in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa and currently have 55,000 talented people working in our three divisions: Capita Experience, Capita Public Service and Capita Portfolio.
Job Title: Lead Business Development Manager Reporting to New Business Team Manager THE ROLE To deliver income targets by securing new customers (& from CDL's existing customers) by initiating, developing and maintaining strategic partnerships. Influencing and driving the delivery of product developments aligned to CDL and partner strategy and needs, in order to generate income. To provide ownership of Business Development pre-sales activities and commercial proposals with key customers. To set and manage the commercialisation of CDL products to ensure pricing and cost margins are known, set and managed. Including support of purchasing activities. To ensure contract terms are set in accordance with company governance and realise stated commercial objectives. POSITION IN ORGANISATION Reports to the New Business Team Manager. Delivers assigned new business income and/or policy volume targets. Key contributor to the formulation of Business Development strategy. Represents CDL at industry events and in the industry press. Authority to create and agree Commercial Proposals, can negotiate price and terms with existing and prospective customers and partners. Can negotiate concessions with customers and partners. Key contributor to the monthly Commercial Brief (or similar). Produces and maintains sales and tender bid materials, including CDL pricing and proposal templates. Leads tender bid teams, tender responses, proposals and pre-sale commercial, legal and due diligence activities. Includes sign off and delivery of tender responses. Delivers presentations and demonstrations of CDL s products and services. Manages relationships with, customer board and exec level personnel, as part of pre-sales and tender activities. Demonstrates behaviours in line with level 4 of our corporate values and CDL Policy. Acts as a role model and mentor for other members of the team and department. ABOUT US CDL is one of the UK s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent track record in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace. We've built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We pride ourselves on being part of a collaborative, inspiring working environment, with our employees at the heart of our company. RESPONSIBILITIES Achieve Income and Business Development Targets - plan, schedule and perform individual and team activities to secure delivery of business income targets (through business with new and existing customers), in line with CDL governance. Produce and Agree New Business Commercial Proposals - identify scope for new prospects and existing customers and produce and manage Commercial Proposals throughout the pre-sales lifecycle and negotiations. Provide pre-sales support and review of key sales across the CDL Group, to ensure that commercial propositions are prepared accurately and that project activities are initiated to meet the agreed deliverables. Develop Strategic Customer Relationships - to identify key decision makers and influencers within the customers' organisation and positively develop relationships and influence strategy, that will enable us to deliver against new business targets. Contribute to Product Development - establish and implement strategy for new and existing products. Act as a sponsor/owner for product developments to support strategic activities and maximise commercial opportunities for CDL. Control and monitor expenditure and profit levels. Includes creation and ownership of the Business Case, and ongoing tracking of benefits realisation. Tender/Bid Response - to coordinate tender responses and lead tender bids, ensuring appropriate liaison with CDL product specialists. Generate pre-sales presentation content and present and/or propose software solutions to internal/external customers at all levels within their organisations. Production and maintenance of promotional, commercial and pricing materials for internal and external use. Team Management - provide leadership and direction to a bid team and/or cross business resources demonstrating commercial, technical and professional expertise, ensuring a winning outcome for CDL and its customers. Team/Individual Development - identify and drive activities to support the development of individual team members. Develop skills and expertise across all areas of LBDM responsibilities. Reporting - develop and maintain an accurate suite of team updates and financial reports, providing forecast and reporting of sales, sales opportunities and future revenues to the New Business Team Manager and relevant internal stakeholders. Industry Network - develop and maintain a strong industry network of contacts through attendance of appropriate industry events. Define CDLs prospect strategy, including management of prospecting database, prospecting strategy, prospect engagement and pre- sales activity. Governance - ensure CDL policy and governance is followed at all times. Oversee due diligence and lead negotiation with new business partners (customer and third-party). Provide commercial input into Legal Team to attain new and updated contracts for new and existing products, and partners (customers and suppliers). Ad-hoc responsibilities - any ad hoc requests to provide strategic support outside of the department. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Educated to HND/HNC level, A levels considered with relevant experience CII qualifications advantageous Extensive experience of having worked in a senior commercial role within the insurance industry or CDL Previous experience in a supervisory role Previous experience of having coached and mentored staff at all levels Previous experience of providing strategic and commercial input to product development and roadmaps. Proven record of building and developing strategic relationships Able to evidence the consistent achievement of financial targets and budget management Proven experience of delivering successful commercial proposals to prospects and/or existing customers. Able to evidence a developed network of industry contacts Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry, CDL and UK software landscape. Computer literate with a good working knowledge of MS suite of products & MacOs Experienced in delivering successful presentations at Board/Director level to influence customer decision making Benefits Certified 'Top Employer' awarded by the Top Employers Institute for 6th year running Flexible working hours. Core Hours between 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm Flexible Working - Home working options available Excellent training and development platform Opportunities for career progression Health and Wellbeing programme Mental Health First Aiders Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 year per 1 year of service up to 30 days Life and Health Assurance Pension scheme Community projects and volunteer days Established recognition system Refer a friend bonus Campus Benefits On-site free parking Modern offices Assistance in travel to and from Stockport train station Subsidized restaurant Games room and chill out zone Social activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer bbq, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more! Cycle to work scheme Shower and dry rooms Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday
Aug 04, 2022
Full time
Job Title: Lead Business Development Manager Reporting to New Business Team Manager THE ROLE To deliver income targets by securing new customers (& from CDL's existing customers) by initiating, developing and maintaining strategic partnerships. Influencing and driving the delivery of product developments aligned to CDL and partner strategy and needs, in order to generate income. To provide ownership of Business Development pre-sales activities and commercial proposals with key customers. To set and manage the commercialisation of CDL products to ensure pricing and cost margins are known, set and managed. Including support of purchasing activities. To ensure contract terms are set in accordance with company governance and realise stated commercial objectives. POSITION IN ORGANISATION Reports to the New Business Team Manager. Delivers assigned new business income and/or policy volume targets. Key contributor to the formulation of Business Development strategy. Represents CDL at industry events and in the industry press. Authority to create and agree Commercial Proposals, can negotiate price and terms with existing and prospective customers and partners. Can negotiate concessions with customers and partners. Key contributor to the monthly Commercial Brief (or similar). Produces and maintains sales and tender bid materials, including CDL pricing and proposal templates. Leads tender bid teams, tender responses, proposals and pre-sale commercial, legal and due diligence activities. Includes sign off and delivery of tender responses. Delivers presentations and demonstrations of CDL s products and services. Manages relationships with, customer board and exec level personnel, as part of pre-sales and tender activities. Demonstrates behaviours in line with level 4 of our corporate values and CDL Policy. Acts as a role model and mentor for other members of the team and department. ABOUT US CDL is one of the UK s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent track record in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace. We've built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We pride ourselves on being part of a collaborative, inspiring working environment, with our employees at the heart of our company. RESPONSIBILITIES Achieve Income and Business Development Targets - plan, schedule and perform individual and team activities to secure delivery of business income targets (through business with new and existing customers), in line with CDL governance. Produce and Agree New Business Commercial Proposals - identify scope for new prospects and existing customers and produce and manage Commercial Proposals throughout the pre-sales lifecycle and negotiations. Provide pre-sales support and review of key sales across the CDL Group, to ensure that commercial propositions are prepared accurately and that project activities are initiated to meet the agreed deliverables. Develop Strategic Customer Relationships - to identify key decision makers and influencers within the customers' organisation and positively develop relationships and influence strategy, that will enable us to deliver against new business targets. Contribute to Product Development - establish and implement strategy for new and existing products. Act as a sponsor/owner for product developments to support strategic activities and maximise commercial opportunities for CDL. Control and monitor expenditure and profit levels. Includes creation and ownership of the Business Case, and ongoing tracking of benefits realisation. Tender/Bid Response - to coordinate tender responses and lead tender bids, ensuring appropriate liaison with CDL product specialists. Generate pre-sales presentation content and present and/or propose software solutions to internal/external customers at all levels within their organisations. Production and maintenance of promotional, commercial and pricing materials for internal and external use. Team Management - provide leadership and direction to a bid team and/or cross business resources demonstrating commercial, technical and professional expertise, ensuring a winning outcome for CDL and its customers. Team/Individual Development - identify and drive activities to support the development of individual team members. Develop skills and expertise across all areas of LBDM responsibilities. Reporting - develop and maintain an accurate suite of team updates and financial reports, providing forecast and reporting of sales, sales opportunities and future revenues to the New Business Team Manager and relevant internal stakeholders. Industry Network - develop and maintain a strong industry network of contacts through attendance of appropriate industry events. Define CDLs prospect strategy, including management of prospecting database, prospecting strategy, prospect engagement and pre- sales activity. Governance - ensure CDL policy and governance is followed at all times. Oversee due diligence and lead negotiation with new business partners (customer and third-party). Provide commercial input into Legal Team to attain new and updated contracts for new and existing products, and partners (customers and suppliers). Ad-hoc responsibilities - any ad hoc requests to provide strategic support outside of the department. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Educated to HND/HNC level, A levels considered with relevant experience CII qualifications advantageous Extensive experience of having worked in a senior commercial role within the insurance industry or CDL Previous experience in a supervisory role Previous experience of having coached and mentored staff at all levels Previous experience of providing strategic and commercial input to product development and roadmaps. Proven record of building and developing strategic relationships Able to evidence the consistent achievement of financial targets and budget management Proven experience of delivering successful commercial proposals to prospects and/or existing customers. Able to evidence a developed network of industry contacts Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry, CDL and UK software landscape. Computer literate with a good working knowledge of MS suite of products & MacOs Experienced in delivering successful presentations at Board/Director level to influence customer decision making Benefits Certified 'Top Employer' awarded by the Top Employers Institute for 6th year running Flexible working hours. Core Hours between 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm Flexible Working - Home working options available Excellent training and development platform Opportunities for career progression Health and Wellbeing programme Mental Health First Aiders Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 year per 1 year of service up to 30 days Life and Health Assurance Pension scheme Community projects and volunteer days Established recognition system Refer a friend bonus Campus Benefits On-site free parking Modern offices Assistance in travel to and from Stockport train station Subsidized restaurant Games room and chill out zone Social activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer bbq, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more! Cycle to work scheme Shower and dry rooms Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday
Labcorp Drug Development is looking for a Contract Specialist II to focus in Site Agreements. About the Job This is a full time client-dedicated position to work 50% in the client's Middlesex office and 50% from home. As such, candidates will need to be based in and around the London area or in south/south-east England within commutable distance of Uxbridge. In essence what we're looking for here is someone who really enjoys negotiating contracts for commercial pharmaceutical-sponsored Clinical Trials! Ideally we are looking for an experienced clinical research professional with a working knowledge of clinical trial start-up, budgeting (negotiation, invoicing and payments) and/or contract negotiation. The successful individual will be responsible for the end-to-end management of budgeting and executing Clinical Trial Agreements with investigator sites with a focus on preparing contracts for a variety of commercial client-sponsored clinical trials including Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), Master Service level agreements and Investigator contracts for non-registration al /Investigator Sponsored Research studies. You will be responsible for contract amendments as well as original contracts. In this role, you will be expected to work across contracts in UK, Ireland, Belgium and Netherlands. To be successful in this role, you will need to have strong organization and time management skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities. You will need excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels across the organization and with external partners at site, including R&D contacts, study investigators. Your negotiation and interpersonal skills, including strong conflict resolution skills will also be key for this role. Other Information: This role is a full time & permanent position to be employed through Labcorp. For more information please contact Andy Smith at Covance on or mail Key words: Clinical Research, Contracts Specialist Clinical Research Associate, Middlesex, Berkshire London GCP, Pharmaceutical, Middlesex, Berkshire, London, Study Start-up, Clinical research contracts Education - B achelor's degree required preferably within life sciences or equivalent (eg Finance, legal with an understanding of the clinical trial process). Experience Two or more years' experience negotiating legal or financial agreements, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry / CRO OR two years of industry /hospital site experience in clinical operations Working knowledge of clinical trial start-up and finance cycles including knowledge of site needs and perspective Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement .
Aug 03, 2022
Full time
Labcorp Drug Development is looking for a Contract Specialist II to focus in Site Agreements. About the Job This is a full time client-dedicated position to work 50% in the client's Middlesex office and 50% from home. As such, candidates will need to be based in and around the London area or in south/south-east England within commutable distance of Uxbridge. In essence what we're looking for here is someone who really enjoys negotiating contracts for commercial pharmaceutical-sponsored Clinical Trials! Ideally we are looking for an experienced clinical research professional with a working knowledge of clinical trial start-up, budgeting (negotiation, invoicing and payments) and/or contract negotiation. The successful individual will be responsible for the end-to-end management of budgeting and executing Clinical Trial Agreements with investigator sites with a focus on preparing contracts for a variety of commercial client-sponsored clinical trials including Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), Master Service level agreements and Investigator contracts for non-registration al /Investigator Sponsored Research studies. You will be responsible for contract amendments as well as original contracts. In this role, you will be expected to work across contracts in UK, Ireland, Belgium and Netherlands. To be successful in this role, you will need to have strong organization and time management skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities. You will need excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels across the organization and with external partners at site, including R&D contacts, study investigators. Your negotiation and interpersonal skills, including strong conflict resolution skills will also be key for this role. Other Information: This role is a full time & permanent position to be employed through Labcorp. For more information please contact Andy Smith at Covance on or mail Key words: Clinical Research, Contracts Specialist Clinical Research Associate, Middlesex, Berkshire London GCP, Pharmaceutical, Middlesex, Berkshire, London, Study Start-up, Clinical research contracts Education - B achelor's degree required preferably within life sciences or equivalent (eg Finance, legal with an understanding of the clinical trial process). Experience Two or more years' experience negotiating legal or financial agreements, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry / CRO OR two years of industry /hospital site experience in clinical operations Working knowledge of clinical trial start-up and finance cycles including knowledge of site needs and perspective Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement .